Brooks Reed

Brooks Reed is a senior professional at CAF America with extensive experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sector.1 His current role is Vice President of Thought Leadership & Philanthropy at CAF America, a position he has held since January 2023.1

Career Progression at CAF America

Brooks Reed has been with CAF America since February 2017, steadily advancing through various roles:

• Vice President, Thought Leadership & Philanthropy (Jan 2023 - Present)
• Vice President, Business Development (Aug 2021 - Jan 2023)
• Assistant Vice President, Business Development (Apr 2021 - Aug 2021)
• Senior Director of Business Development (Dec 2020 - Apr 2021)
• Director of Business Development (Jan 2018 - Dec 2020)
• Executive Program Officer (Sep 2017 - Jan 2018)
• Executive Program Assistant to the CEO (Feb 2017 - Sep 2017)1

Education and Certifications

Reed holds the following educational qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Development Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2015-2016)
• Bachelor of Science in Political Science and International Affairs from Florida State University (2011-2015), graduating Cum Laude1

He has also obtained several professional certifications, including:

• Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy from The American College of Financial Services (September 2021)
• STEP Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering from the Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (November 2018)1

Prior Experience

Before joining CAF America, Reed gained experience in various roles:

• Research Consultant at Charities Aid Foundation in London (Oct 2015 - Oct 2016)
• Economic Development Intern at the City of Coral Springs (Jun 2015 - Aug 2015)
• Research and Program Intern at FAVACA (Jan 2015 - Apr 2015)1

Brooks Reed's career trajectory demonstrates a strong commitment to the nonprofit sector and expertise in business development within philanthropic organizations.