Derrick Reed

Derrick has almost a decade of experience fundraising for national non-profit organizations. After starting his career as a Social Studies teacher, Derrick transitioned in the field of education policy, serving as a education staffer and eventually transitioning to a fundraising role for the Council of Chief State School Officers. Before arriving at BRI, Derrick served as the corporate partnerships lead for the Heart Rhythm Society, a medical nonprofit.

Derrick has a proven track record of developing strategic partnerships and mutually-beneficial relationships with industry that drive results and impact. Through his career, he has raised over $10m dollars from corporate partnerships and grant revenue across the education and medical fields. He has almost a decade of experience making major asks, and possesses a reputation amongst his colleagues as a strategic, open-minded, and fair thinker.

Derrick is a graduate of Morehouse College. As a student, Derrick won several national championships in debate, and today is an active member in the international debate community as a judge and volunteer. When hes not debating or working, Derrick enjoys writing, live shows and concerts, and spending time with his Boston Terrier Ella and his Pit Bull Beverly. Derrick believes his fundraising background, debate, and teaching experience makes him a great match with BRI in his role.

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