Type Of Business:
Nonprofit organization
Expertise:
Business strategy
Major Product/SVS:
Food bank services on a regional level
Favorite Business Publication:
Chronical of Philanthropy
Hobbies/Sports:
Gardening; Reading
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in History, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Children's Names:
Julie Ann Sanford
Jill Sanford Burrows
Work History:
Development Director of Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
Vice President of Memphis Arts Council
President & CEO of Mid-South Food Bank
Career Achievements:
*Raising $2.5 million from the State of TN for a Brooks Museum expansion.
*Meeting fundraising goals each year at the Arts Council.
*Facilitating the feeding of many thousands of hungry people each year in 31 Mid-South counties.
Spouse's Name:
William L. Reed
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Turning a small nonprofit into a multimillion dollar business.
Charity:
Member of Mayors' End Homelessness Committee. Member of Catholic Charities Program Committee.
Number Of Years In Profession:
20
Number Of Years In Current Position:
20
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her candor, honesty, integrity, and treating every individual with respect.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because desire to help needy people who cannot help themselves.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Haspel Sanford has done public speaking on leadership and food banking and written several guest editorials for the Commercial Appeal.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing the staff; Fundraising; Solving personnel issues; Collecting and distributing food; Providing advocacy and education
Awards/Honors:
First Five Heroes, The Orpheum Theatre; First Legends, Womens Foundation for Greater Memphis, Regional Emmy Award for Community Service
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
Continuing to help organizations with governance and accountibility.