Rev. Cory Anderson
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Innovative, community focused philanthropic professional with 25 years of diverse experience. Wide-ranging experience in nonprofit sector both as a seeker and provider of resources. Strong strategic thinker, team builder and motivator.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Innovation Officer
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
01.2014 - Current
- Responsible for management and strategic guidance of grantmaking team, coordination of technical assistance and program related investments
- Provide public representation for foundation locally, regionally and nationally
- 2008 to 2014 served as Executive Vice President, Vice President, Senior Program Associate and Program Associate
Associate Minister
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for worship management, Men's Ministry leadership and regular preaching / teaching.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
Program Associate, KIDS COUNT
Annie E. Casey Foundation
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Responsible for the development and management of 53 member KIDS COUNT Network of state level advocacy organizations.
Manager, Partner Development
Forum for Youth Investment
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Responsible for identifying and building partnerships between the Forum and a variety of national level youth serving / youth issue organizations.
Assistant Director, Arkansas State Office
Corporation for National Service
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Responsible for engagement and management of 30+ VISTA volunteer programs across the State of Arkansas.
Program Specialist, Youth Employability
New Futures for Little Rock Youth
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Reorganized and re-vamped city-wide youth employability program providing service and support to 400 youth on a year round basis.
Director, Share America Program
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Responsible for the development and implementation of multi-school, multi-faceted intervention programs for under-served elementary school students and their families.
Juvenile Probation Officer
Pulaski County Juvenile Services
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Responsible for managing juvenile probation services for youth adjudicated through the court system.
Gang Intervention Specialist, Youth Initiative Project
New Futures for Little Rock Youth
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Assisted in the design and implementation of a city-wide gang intervention project focusing on young men and women involved in or at-risk of involvement in youth gangs.
Reporter, Children, Families and Education
Arkansas Gazette
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Responsible for daily coverage of child, family and education issues in a highly competitive news market.
Education
BA - Journalism, Print News / Editorial
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KSMA - Theology
Anderson University
Anderson, IN12.2025
Skills
- Strategic Philanthropy
- Organizational Network Management
- Community Development
- Community Engagement
- Organizational Development
- Data-based Policy analysis
- Strategic Communications
- Program Evaluation
Affiliations
- ABFE - Board Chair
- Arkansas Baptist College - Former Board of Trustees Vice Chair
- Neighborhood Funders Group - Board Member
- Asset Funder Network - Board Co-Chair
- Urban League of Arkansas - Board Member
Timeline
Associate Minister
St. John Missionary Baptist Church
01.2018 - Current
Chief Innovation Officer
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
01.2014 - Current
Program Associate, KIDS COUNT
Annie E. Casey Foundation
01.2002 - 01.2008
Manager, Partner Development
Forum for Youth Investment
01.2001 - 01.2002
Assistant Director, Arkansas State Office
Corporation for National Service
01.2000 - 01.2001
Program Specialist, Youth Employability
New Futures for Little Rock Youth
01.1998 - 01.2000
Director, Share America Program
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
01.1996 - 01.1998
Juvenile Probation Officer
Pulaski County Juvenile Services
01.1994 - 01.1996
Gang Intervention Specialist, Youth Initiative Project
New Futures for Little Rock Youth
01.1992 - 01.1994
Reporter, Children, Families and Education
Arkansas Gazette
01.1991 - 01.1992
BA - Journalism, Print News / Editorial
University of Kansas
MA - Theology
Anderson University
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