Emma Reynolds

About Emma Reynolds

I have more than 20 years of experience working in education and nonprofit management. Currently, I work as the Director of Philanthropy at Brevard Zoo, where I help lead the Philanthropy Department in support of the East Coast Zoological Society’s (ECZS) mission and the $140M Our Legacy Campaign. I\'m a strategic, results-driven, creative, and innovative philanthropy professional who works collaboratively within the Zoo and in the community, partnering with staff and strategic partners to identify community engagement and fundraising opportunities. It is such an exciting time to be part of these efforts!Previously, I worked as the Director of Resource Development for another local nonprofit where I managed and empowered the team responsible for all fundraising efforts for our local community campaign. I’ve also been a Field Director for a national women’s ministry and for 12 years, I was a middle and high school science teacher.(I’ll always be a science nerd at heart!)Competencies: public speaking, fundraising, community engagement, program development, staff leadership, volunteer recruitment, events, biology, math, teaching, social media, communication, strategy, goal-crushing, comedic timing. Myers Briggs: ENTJStrengthsFinder: Woo, Communication, AchieverDISC Profile: Di

Experience

1. Director of Philanthropy

   Brevard Zoo

   Nov 2024 — Present · Melbourne, FL, US

Education

• Florida Southern College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government

  2001 — 2005