Cassandra Murray Phillips

About Cassandra Murray Phillips

I am a connector, builder, and champion for community. With over 20 years of experience in nonprofit development, alumni relations, membership, and volunteer engagement, I specialize in creating programs that strengthen relationships, grow participation, and generate meaningful support.Most recently, I served as Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Relations at Temple University’s College of Liberal Arts, where I led alumni engagement initiatives, managed donor relationships, and partnered with volunteer leaders to expand the college’s community network.Prior to that, I spent more than 14 years with the African American Museum in Philadelphia, where I drove membership growth, coordinated signature fundraising events, and managed volunteer programs that deepened community connections and enhanced public engagement.My expertise includes- Membership strategy and retention- Volunteer and board management- Alumni and donor relations- Event planning and engagement programming- Advancement operations and database management- Fundraising campaigns and community partnershipsAt my core, I thrive in roles that bring people together, whether through membership programs, volunteer networks, or community-driven initiatives. I’m motivated by opportunities to serve, build, and connect while advancing organizational growth and long-term impact.

Experience

1. Member Experience Director

   Pyramid Club

   Feb 2026 — Present · US

Education

• Temple University's School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Sport Management and Leisure Studies