Liz Wilson

Vice President Community Initiatives and Programs, Development and Compliance @United Way of Central Alabama

Birmingham, AL, US

Develops and implements coordinated strategies to secure and manage diverse $15M annual portfolio to fund slate of direct services programs employing 97 staff and serving people yearly• Works with private, public, governmental and foundation representatives to identify and pursue financial resources and steward relationships with key funding partners • Develops and implements stewardship plan to retain and grow donor base• Supervises team of two Grants Managers and one Compliance Manager• Serves on UWCA’s Leadership Council and AI Committee• Monitors and evaluates activities and outcomes to ensure timely and accurate submissions• Oversees compliance and renewals of accreditations for department’s programs • Works with fiscal and program staff to prepare for successful audits and site visits• Participates in department’s Continuous Quality Improvement Plan

Birmingham-Southern College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, English & Art

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Master of Arts - MA, Sociology

The University of Alabama

British Studies Program