Elizabeth’s role:
I oversee fundraising strategy, donor pipeline development, and asset growth initiatives to advance Austin Community Foundation’s mission and impact. I serve as the first point of contact for those exploring affiliation with the Foundation, who aren’t yet sure where to plug in. I guide prospective partners in discovering meaningful ways to engage in all that ACF has to offer.
What Elizabeth likes most about working at the Foundation:
I really enjoy helping connect community-minded people with causes they care about. I am excited to be a part of an organization that promotes philanthropy in Central Texas, keeping data at the center of our work, and bringing people together to make a collective impact in our community.
What Elizabeth did before:
Prior to joining the Foundation, I spent nearly a decade working on food access as a member of the senior leadership team at the Central Texas Food Bank, and as the 2019-2020 Chair of the Junior League of Austin’s Food in Tummies Program. I helped increase professional development opportunities for people in the nonprofit sector as a YNPN Austin board member, including serving as President in 2016 and 2017. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from St. Edward’s University, a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin’s Steve Hicks School of Social Work, and a Certificate in Nonprofit Studies from the RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service.
Elizabeth’s favorite thing to do in Central Texas:
I enjoy running, spending time in my kitchen cooking new dishes, and cheering for Austin FC/UT Football with my husband and our two boys.