Who we are

iGiftFund (Independent Charitable Gift Fund) is an IRS-recognized 501 (c)(3) public charity. Our offices are located in Hudson, Ohio (between Akron and Cleveland). We serve individuals, families, companies, and foundations who value flexibility and true independence.

William A. Payne, Esq., President/CEO

Bill is an attorney who brings to iGiftFund 30 plus years of legal experience in areas to include estate planning, probate, and trust administration.  As President/CEO, he supervises the organization’s overall business strategy.  He also leads the development and execution of iGiftFund’s long-term strategies, and will monitor the success of the iGiftFund organization team.

After graduating from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bill received his law degree from Ohio Northern University.  He is admitted to practice in the Ohio Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and all Ohio municipal courts.

Bill is a member of the Northern Ohio Charitable Gift Planners and the Estate Planning Council of Cleveland.  An active member of the community, Bill has been involved with End 68 Hours of Hunger, the Cub Scouts, Single Volunteers of Lake County, Leave a Legacy, Women’s West Housing Corporation and was a Planned Giving Advisory Committee member to John Carroll University, Ursuline College, and St. Gabriel Church.

A Mentor, Ohio resident, Bill and his wife Susanne are blessed with two wonderful teenage sons.  He enjoys traveling and has been to nearly every state as well as to Canada, Mexico, the Cayman Islands, England, Ireland, France, India and backpacked the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal.

Sheilah E. Villanueva, EVP/COO

Sheilah is responsible for all matters related to the smooth operation of every donor’s fund, interacting with financial advisors and sharing responsibility for establishing and nurturing client relationships. She is focused on understanding and delivering on the individualized needs of donors with customized solutions, striking a balance between deep industry expertise and genuine, friendly service.

Prior to joining iGiftFund in 2017, Sheilah worked for the Benevity Workplace Giving Program where she was responsible for over $1 billion in grants to more than 80,000 charities. Prior to that experience, she worked for the Cleveland Christian Home serving more than nine years, the last four as Assistant Controller.

Sheilah has a passion for baking, and is an expert at cooking and all-round magic-making in the kitchen.  She loves spending time with her husband Orlando and 2 children, Rad & Rori.  She's active at her church and enjoys singing and binge-watching anime.

Cindy Shedloski, CPA, Controller

Cindy oversees all finance, accounting, budgeting, and auditing functions for the organization. With over 30 years of experience, she brings a steady hand and deep financial expertise to the iGiftFund team.

Cindy graduated from Ohio State University with a BSBA in Accounting. She spent two years at Marathon Oil before moving to Cleveland to pursue a career with The Progressive Corporation, getting involved in areas such as operational and premium auditing, business unit accounting & financial analysis, compliance, statutory and GAAP accounting and reporting.

Outside of work, Cindy enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and twin daughters.  She is a big fan of any live event, be it a theater, a concert, or a sporting event, and also enjoys traveling, volunteering at her church, and being active whether attending classes at her gym, taking a walk, or playing tennis.

Susan Figler, JD, MA - SVP/CDO

Susan is responsible for planning and executing iGiftFund’s long and short-term development and marketing activities for iGiftFund’s growth, success, and recognition as an industry leader in Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). Susan collaborates with financial advisors and organizations, building relationships that focus on philanthropic solutions. She brings more than 30 years of legal and nearly 20 years of nonprofit experience to the role.

Susan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from The University of Akron. She earned her law degree from The University of Akron School of Law and her Masters of Nonprofit Administration from John Carroll University.

Over the years, Susan has been a municipal prosecutor and magistrate, as well as a Guardian Ad Litem and mediator in several northeast Ohio courts. Translating her skills to the nonprofit sector, Susan has worked for several nonprofits including a parish and schools in the Cleveland Catholic Diocese, Great Trail Council Boy Scouts America, and most recently the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.

Susan is an active community volunteer, having been involved with the Girl Scouts, Carson Strong Foundation, Heart 2 Heart, Leave a Legacy, Stow Civil Service Commission and Falls Catholic Credit Union. She also has been active in her parish, her children’s elementary schools and Walsh Jesuit High School. An alum of both Leadership Stow (OH) and Hudson (OH), professionally Susan is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Northern Ohio Charitable Gift Planners, AFPNEO, and the Medina County Estate Planning Council.

A Stow, Ohio resident, Susan and her husband Matt, are the proud parents of four daughters. Sue is an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan, track and field follower, lover of all things Disney, and a fan of live theater and country music.