Palmetto Goodwill welcomes new Chief Financial Officer
June 24, 2025
Palmetto Goodwill, a local nonprofit that provides training, education and employment opportunities, proudly announces the appointment of Theresa Craft as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Craft replaces the retiring CFO, Jackie Draws, at the end of June. Craft’s addition to the executive team marks the continued investment in talent to support the nonprofit’s continued growth, long-term stability and commitment to innovation to create more community impact.
As CFO, Craft will oversee the nonprofit’s financial strategy, providing leadership and direction on financial planning, risk management, resource management and compliance. She brings over 30 years of financial leadership experience in healthcare and nonprofit sectors to the organization, most recently serving as CFO at We Are Sharing Hope SC.
“The CFO role is critical in ensuring that our organization is fiscally sound and properly resourced to continue and grow our mission across the Lowcountry,” said Brian Itzkowitz, President and CEO. “We want our donors, shoppers and partners to know that we will continue our community commitment to operate with fiscal responsibility, while appropriately investing in the communities we serve. Theresa’s expertise will help ensure that our resources are aligned with our mission, creating maximum impact in the community.”
Over the past year, Palmetto Goodwill has expanded its community reach by launching a grant funding program to small local nonprofits and a Microenterprise Accelerator Program (MAP) with available funding for entrepreneurs, both in the Tri-County and Pee Dee regions. With the addition of Craft, the organization is positioned to build on this momentum and serve more community members.
“It’s a privilege to serve as CFO for Palmetto Goodwill, an organization deeply committed to empowering individuals and strengthening communities,” Craft expresses. “I’m excited to contribute to its legacy of impact by aligning financial strategy with mission-driven growth and long-term sustainability.”
About Palmetto Goodwill
Founded in 1979, Palmetto Goodwill is a local, community-based, non-profit social enterprise whose mission is changing lives by providing equitable access to training, education, and employment. Our vision is that every member of the community has the opportunity to thrive. We span 18 counties in South Carolina operating 33 thrift stores and donation centers, 11 Career Opportunity Centers, 14 commercial/government contracts, and a mobile unit focused on serving rural communities. In 2024, we provided services to more than 11,000 individuals, connected more than 4,000 people to work, and awarded $200,000 in grants to local non-profits to support their work in the critical areas of housing, transportation, childcare, and veterans support. We are proud to be one of the state’s largest employers of people with disabilities. Palmetto Goodwill earned Platinum Transparency by GuideStar and 91 cents of each dollar that comes to us goes back into programs and services. To learn more visit palmettogoodwill.org.
