Navigating Philanthropy and its Shifts: Insights from Philanthropic Advisors
Posted on March 20, 2024 by Shannon Jeffries
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Shannon Jeffries is the Senior Manager of Network Engagement at the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). In her role she stewards relationships with funders, sponsors, philanthropic families and donor-serving organizations through strategic relationship management and targeted engagement initiatives.
Shannon is a storyteller, philanthropist, and servant leader. Shannon has worked with nonprofits, foundations, K-12 schools, and universities to develop programs, build teams, and establish partnerships that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. With a personal mission to make an impact, she earned a B.A. in psychology at The Ohio State University and an M.Ed. in urban school counseling at the University of Maryland, College Park. She started her career in college admissions and K-12 education before pivoting to fundraising and philanthropy to better understand and influence community investment strategies. Shannon has consulted with and supported women and Black-led social change organizations with fundraising, strategic events, and communications.
Shannon is a member of the Board of Directors for The Be.Org and the co-creator of the Tanna Fund, a giving circle that awards microgrants to Black women entrepreneurs in the Washington, DC region.
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