She/Her/Hers

National Center for Family Philanthropy

Shannon Jeffries is the Senior Manager of Network Engagement at the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). In her role she stewards relationships with funders, sponsors, philanthropic families and donor-serving organizations through strategic relationship management and targeted engagement initiatives.

Shannon is a storyteller, philanthropist, and servant leader. Shannon has worked with nonprofits, foundations, K-12 schools, and universities to develop programs, build teams, and establish partnerships that meet the needs of diverse stakeholders. With a personal mission to make an impact, she earned a B.A. in psychology at The Ohio State University and an M.Ed. in urban school counseling at the University of Maryland, College Park. She started her career in college admissions and K-12 education before pivoting to fundraising and philanthropy to better understand and influence community investment strategies. Shannon has consulted with and supported women and Black-led social change organizations with fundraising, strategic events, and communications.

A community philanthropist, Shannon is also the co-creator of the Tanna Fund, a giving circle that awards microgrants to Black women entrepreneurs in the Washington, DC region.