Anita Brower

University

National

Make connections between institutions and different constituencies; Fundraising

Higher education

Tennis; Visiting museums; Attending church services

Pursuing Master's Degree in Political Science and Public Administration, Howard University; Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Trinity College (1992); Diploma, Faculty Training Academy, AFP (2004)

President, Executive Cabinet, Shaw University; Board Member, Various Civic and Professional Organizations; National Capital Gift Planning Council; American Council on Gift Annuities; Council for Advancement and Support of Education; BoardSource; Foundation Center; AFP; Former President, Washington, D.C. Metro Area Chapter, AFP; Former Member, International Professional Advancement Division, AFP; Former Chairwoman, Strategic Planning Committee, AFP (2005-2007); Former Vice President for Governance, AFP

1/4/2012

Volunteer, Sovereign Grace Church, Fairfax, VA; Former Member, Biblical Counseling Team, Greeting and Usher Team, Sovereign Grace Church, Fairfax, VA; Former Member, Executive Board, Veteran’s Memorial, YMCA, Arlington, VA; Former Member, Planning Board, Education Committee, NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, Montgomery County, MD

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She attributes her success to persistence and dedication.

She became involved in her profession because of her exposure to the Civil Rights Movement, she wanted to carry on a legacy for education to transition and transform lives of African Americans. She also had a desire to work with young people, mentor and give insight on her experiences with education. She started her career working with Antioch University.

Ms. Brower has more than 30 years of experience in institution system administration, and she has worked in her current position since May 2011. Before joining Shaw University, she was Howard University’s director of development for the college of pharmacy, nursing and allied health sciences. She helped the school become involved with fundraising, and in five years, its donations increased from $200,000 to more than $4 million. She helped raise $20 million in support of the university’s mission and increased scholarships available for African American students studying health care. Ms. Brower has also served as the university’s development associate for planned giving, interim assistant for the dean of development, and assistance director of development and planned giving for the college of medicine. Furthermore, Ms. Brower has held the position of director of development for the Howard University Hospital. Ms. Brower was born in Dayton, Ohio, and has lived in Los Angeles and the Washington, D.C., area. She is now a resident of Raleigh, N.C., where she attends the First Baptist Church. She is enjoying becoming familiar with her new community and neighbors.

Managing and supervising a staff of eight; Conducting daily staff meeting with development officers and weekly team meetings one time per week; Overseeing alumni, corporate and foundation relations, global initiatives, gift processing and management, special events and strategic communication; Working with the United Negro College Council and WSHA FM radio station; Managing public and private funding in the form of grants and gifts; Serving on the executive cabinet; Reporting to the president of the university to identify areas of critical need; Ensuring the availability of scholarships; Raising funds for daily operations

Certified Fundraising Executive (2001-Present); Coursework, Fullerton College; Coursework, Central State University; Coursework, Howard University; Certified Fundraising Executive

In five years, Ms. Brower plans to be a consultant with Historically Black Colleges and Universities with regard to fundrasing and advancement. She also wants to be an asset and share her experiences and expertise.