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An Editorial Opinion of The Selma Times-Journal

Last week, we learned that Felecia Lucky has decided to step down as the President and CEO of the Black Belt Community Foundation.

She has served in this role since the foundation was formed over 21 years ago. According to the press released in which they announced the change, BBCF has deployed nearly $100 million into the Black Belt through partnerships with more than 200 regional nonprofit organizations throughout the Black Belt and with the guidance of 150 Community Associates. This was all on her watch.

Here are some of the relationships and partnerships that were fostered under her leadership: the Ford Foundation; Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation; F.B. Heron Foundation; Alabama Power Foundation; the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation initiative; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation; NOVO Foundation; The Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation; Black Voters Matter Fund; The Educational Foundation of America; Wellspring Philanthropic Fund; Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors; The Daniel Foundation of Alabama; The Regions Foundation; Protective Life Foundation; Mike and Gillian Goodrich Foundation; U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities; Trust for Civic Life; Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama; HOPE Enterprise Corporation/HOPE Credit Union; Office of Head Start; the Alabama State Council on the Arts; the University of Alabama; the University of Alabama at Birmingham; Auburn University; and Tuskegee University.

That is an impressive list. Felecia is leaving to become President and CEO at the F.B. Heron Foundation.

She will be leaving big shoes to fill by Christopher Spencer, the foundation’s current Chief Community Engagement Officer. He was unanimously approved by their board of directors.

Christopher is no stranger to the organization. He’s been serving under Felecia for over 20 years in various roles within the foundation.

We’d like to congratulate Felecia on her new position and thank her for all of the hard work she has done. We’d also like to congratulate Christopher on his new role with BBCF. We wish you both the best and hope for a smooth transition at the BBCF.