AWEE Names Development Officer

Brad Harris has been named vice president, chief development officer at Arizona Women’s Education & Employment (AWEE).

A development professional with more than 25 years’ experience in the nonprofit sector, Harris began his new role at AWEE on Aug. 1.

“Brad’s depth of experience and expertise will be vital in expanding our development and fund-raising outreach as AWEE broadens its reach and impact as the leading nonprofit workforce development nonprofit agency in Maricopa County,” says Marie Sullivan, AWEE president and CEO.

Previously, Harris, a north Phoenix resident, was associate director of development-individual giving with the Seattle Opera. He also spent three years as major gift officer at the Pacific Science Center and was development officer for major gifts at the Seattle Art Museum. He also had served as executive director of literacy Kansas City.

Harris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Kansas and a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation from The American College of Financial Services.

He is a member of the Planned Giving Round Table of Arizona and the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Phoenix Chapter.