As the Director of Grant Services for the Community Foundation, she works to connect nonprofits in Ocala/Marion County with grant funding by helping them clearly communicate the value they provide to the community, measure their effectiveness, and report their successes.
Originally from Palatka, FL, Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in British and American literature from New College of Florida, a grad certificate in scientific and technical communication from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in English and Film Studies from the University of Florida. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and is also Grant Professional Certified (GPC). Ann has extensive experience in grants and development, raising more than $20 million for organizations in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota for organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, public television, and the YMCA.
As the Director of Grant Services for the Community Foundation, she works to connect nonprofits in Ocala/Marion County with grant funding by helping them clearly communicate the value they provide to the community, measure their effectiveness, and report their successes.