Kwaku Driskell
Program Director, Thompson Family Foundation
- Role
- Program Director at Thompson Family Foundation
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Program Director
Sep 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US
Direct grant making strategy across arts, criminal justice reform, and college/career readiness, supporting 40+ organizations.• Reframed funding priorities and expanded investment by $7M over three years to increase impact for justice-involved youth and families.• Conduct due diligence and recommend grant allocations to the board; prepare detailed proposals and deliver presentations.• Manage internal program operations, board materials, and staff performance to ensure efficient grant administration.
Education
Northwestern University
B.S., Communications
1992 — 1996
Skills
- Public Policy
- Fundraising
- Program Management
- Volunteer Management
- Nonprofits
- Social Media
- Grants
- Strategic Communications
- Philanthropy
- Grant Writing
- Program Evaluation
- Proposal Writing
- Event Planning
- Community Outreach
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Editing
- Community Development
- Policy Analysis
- Healthcare
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