Annette Taylor

About Annette Taylor

Annette Taylor is a seasoned management professional in public service, philanthropy, community and economic development. She leads the Division of Broadband and Digital Opportunity increasing access to high speed internet in unserved and underserved communities. Taylor’s background includes 20+ years in the nonprofit and philanthropic arena, directing resources to charitable and government organizations. Previously she served as the NC Education Lottery’s Manager of Minority Business Outreach and Director of Community Engagement for U.S. Rep. G. K. Butterfield where she directed outreach in 14 counties, incl. Durham and parts of eastern North Carolina.Before being selected to manage the congressman’s Durham office, Taylor led the N.C. Center for Women in Public Service, helping prepare women for elected office and positions on boards and commissions. In addition to fostering collaborative relationships, Taylor enjoys training, coaching and mentoring individuals to reach their full potential. Her career has always involved community service and civic engagement. She is a champion for women and is passionate about giving back. Taylor has served on several boards, including the Triangle Volunteer & Nonprofit Leadership Center. She is a member of NCCU’s Public Administration Board of Visitors, and Chair of the NC Council for Women. Taylor received her bachelor’s degree in Communications from NCCU and Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership from Pfeiffer Strategic planning, board management, donor relations, program monitoring, grant evaluation, impact grantmaking, strategic investments, capacity building coaching and technical assistance to nonprofit and civic leaders.She is passionate about diversity, women\'s leadership, alleviating poverty, domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Experience

1. Adjunct Instructor

   North Carolina Central University

   Aug 2017 — Present · Durham, NC, US

   Teach professionals best practices in Nonprofit Management, and the art of fundraising.Provide real-world instruction for public administrators with a focus on organizational capacity building and strategic planning.Manage curriculum and coursework, and evaluate students\' performance on standard university grading scale.Supervise a classroom of 15+ students per semester.

Education

• Pfeiffer University

  Master's Degree, Organizational Change and Leadership

  2012 — 2014

• North Carolina Central University

  Bachelor of Arts, English

  1986 — 1990

• The NC Rural Center - Rural Economic Development Institute (REDI)

  Leadership Certificate, Economic Development

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• Grant Writing
• Program Monitoring
• Non-Profits
• Grants
• Philanthropy
• Volunteer Management
• Community Outreach
• Program Development
• Fundraising
• Public Speaking
• Public Policy
• Strategic Investment
• Community Development
• Nonprofits
• Capacity Building
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Public Relations
• Workshop Facilitation
• Policy Analysis
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Government
• Project Management
• Staff Development
• Program Management
• Leadership Development
• Leadership
• Policy
• Nonprofit Organizations