Ruben Watson
Director, Foundation Giving @Communities In Schools National Office
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Foundation Giving @Communities In Schools National Office
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Lead the cultivation and stewardship of prospective and current foundation funders. Builds the existing prospect pipeline and accelerates the number, quality, and speed of grant submissions. Guides the team in identifying and strategizing opportunities for renewal and upselling. Leads regular funder meetings and timely programmatic updates, identifying opportunities to deepen funder engagement and being highly responsive to funder’s changing priorities. Guiding the Foundation Giving team in their efforts, providing training, coaching and mentoring. Developing clear objectives, revenue goals and professional development for each team member. Collaborating with program teams and senior leadership to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current organizational goals, initiatives, and funding requirements to deliver high-impact content to prospects and existing funders.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Administration
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication
Grand Rapids Community College
Associate of Arts - AA, Mass Communication/Media Studies
ABOUT RUBEN WATSON
Experienced administrative director with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Robust information technology professional skilled in Leading Nonprofit Organizations, Fundraising, Supervision, Student Development, and Project Management.
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