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Curtis Silvers

Curtis Silvers

United Negro College Fund

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Curtis's work combines: Education, Non-Profit Organizations, and Accomplishing Goals

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Day In The Life

Area Director

Fundraising for educational scholarships and promoting educational advocacy.

Skills & Education

Here's the path I took:

  • High School

  • Bachelor's Degree

    University of Virgina

Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Public Relations and Fundraising Managers:

High School

Bachelor's Degree

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Life & Career Milestones

My path in life took a while to figure out

  • 1.

    First I, obtained my college degree from a four year institution.

  • 2.

    Then I expanded my volunteer time within the community and non profit organizations through the area.

  • 3.

    Then I got a job in the sales and marketing field.

  • 4.

    Then I considered an opportunity in the non profit and fund raising industry.

  • 5.

    Then I got involved in several community and non profit organizations.

  • 6.

    Then I found an opportunity to blend my corporate sales and marketing management in non profit.

Defining Moments

How I responded to discouragement

  • THE NOISE

    Messages from Friends:

    While non profit and fund raising can be an honorable profession, you can't make the same amount of money as you would in corporate America.

  • How I responded:

    Money is not the only thing that will bring you success and personal satisfaction. It's OK to try something different that's meaningful and serves the public and community interests.