Salisbury, MD – The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced Jessica Atwood as the newly appointed Gifts and Grants Officer. Atwood will support the Community Foundation commitment to being an effective steward of the assets entrusted by the community. In this role Atwood will support the Foundation’s finance department to enhance data entry and analysis, gift and grants processing and donor relations efforts.
Atwood’s background includes over 12 years of experience in program management, fundraising, advancement, customer service, and more within the public, nonprofit, and education sectors. Originally from Washington, she spent significant time in New Orleans, serving as the Admissions Director at De La Salle High School. Following her time in New Orleans she moved to Southern Delaware working in both insurance and in grant and program management.
“We are excited to have Jessica join the Community Foundation,” says Erica Joseph, CFES President. “Her experience in the nonprofit sector, combined with her experience in donor data management made her a natural fit for the role.”
Jessica Atwood has been hired as the Gifts & Grants Officer for the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore.
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About the Community Foundation: As leaders, grant makers, and stewards of philanthropy, the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore connects people who care to causes that matter for the common good of the Lower Eastern Shore. We are a 501c3 nonprofit with an inspiring history of fostering charitable endeavors, and have provided more than $100 million in grants and scholarships to the local community since 1984. We collaborate with individuals, families, and businesses to match their charitable interests with community needs and strengthen local nonprofits through grants and resources. We are devoted to improving our regional community and believe in the power of philanthropy.
For information contact: Victoria Kent, Marketing Officer | 410-742-9911 |vkent@CFES.org
