RIVIERA BEACH, FLA – Community Partners of South Florida (CPSFL) is proud to announce the appointment of Amy Brand, MNM, CFRE, as its new Vice President of Advancement.
In this executive role, Amy will provide strategic vision and leadership for CPSFL’s comprehensive advancement program, aligning development, communications and public engagement efforts with the organization’s long-term mission and growth objectives.
Amy brings over 30 years of extensive nonprofit experience within the South Florida community, demonstrating a proven track record of significant fundraising success and strategic leadership.
She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and holds a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Florida Atlantic University.
Prior to joining CPSFL, Amy served as the CEO of Philanthropy Tank, an organization dedicated to developing student-driven, sustainable programs that address community issues. Her career also includes serving as the Chief Development Officer for Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, where her strategic partnerships and donor relations led to an increase in revenue by over 500%.
Amy’s history of service also includes nearly 13 years with the Bethesda Hospital Foundation in various capacities, including Special Events Director, Corporate Partners Director, and Major Gifts Director, following her start as the Area Development Director of the Broward County American Cancer Society.
Kelly Powell, CEO of Community Partners of South Florida, expressed enthusiasm for the appointment.
“We look forward to working with Amy to implement a comprehensive fundraising plan,” Kelly said. “Her expertise will be vital as we cultivate new relationships and strengthen deeper relationships with our donors as well as foundations and other key stakeholders all dedicated to improving life for families in Palm Beach County.”
A Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) since September 2013, Amy is also a recognized community leader. She is a graduate of Leadership Palm Beach County, a sustaining member of the Junior League of Boca Raton and has held multiple presidential roles, including past president of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) Atlantic Florida Chapter and past president of the Palm Beach County chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). She is also the past president of the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation.
About Community Partners of South Florida
Community Partners of South Florida is a $15 million comprehensive community development nonprofit agency headquartered in Riviera Beach that provides services to families facing social, emotional, and financial adversity. By using a unique, breakthrough approach integrating housing and financial empowerment, child and family mental health, and community services, Community Partners of South Florida creates self-sustaining families and communities and serves as a driver for growing its local economy. For more information about Community Partners of South Florida, visit www.cpsfl.org. Community Partners of South Florida is a proud chartered affiliate of NeighborWorks America, a national, nonpartisan nonprofit striving to make every community a place of opportunity.
For more information, please contact: Jaime Elder at jaime@khannaconnections.com