Anna Grehova
About Anna Grehova
Anna Grehova serves as the Agency Development Manager at Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, where she has worked since 2014. She specializes in donor database maintenance, major donor research, and event coordination.
Work at Catholic Charities of Los Angeles
Anna Grehova has served as the Agency Development Manager at Catholic Charities of Los Angeles since 2014. In this role, she supports donor database maintenance using Raiser’s Edge, ensuring accurate and efficient management of donor information. Grehova conducts research on potential major donors, foundations, and corporations to secure operational funding and meet program needs. She also analyzes complex contract and policy documents that affect programs and financial matters. Additionally, she coordinates and plans special events, including the Annual Golf Tournament and Gala, and prepares monthly summary reports of contract applications and website tracking for senior management.
Education and Expertise
Anna Grehova holds a Master of Arts in Human Rights: Theory and Practice from Essex University, which she completed from 2005 to 2006. Prior to this, she earned two Bachelor’s degrees from Azadi Turkmen National Institute of World Languages, one in English, Russian, and Literature, and another in English Language Philology, both completed between 1993 and 1997. She has also attended Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education, further enhancing her educational background.
Professional Background
Before her current role, Anna Grehova gained diverse experience in various organizations. She worked as a Program Manager/Grant Manager at American Councils for International Education in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, from 2001 to 2009. In 2014, she briefly served as a Multilingual Coordinator for The Survivor Mitzvah Project in Greater Los Angeles. Earlier in her career, she interned for two months at Colchester and Tendring Women's Refuge in 2006.
Achievements in Event Coordination
In her capacity as Agency Development Manager, Anna Grehova coordinates and plans significant fundraising events for Catholic Charities of Los Angeles. These events include the Annual Golf Tournament and Gala, which are crucial for community engagement and fundraising efforts. Her role involves meticulous planning and execution to ensure the success of these events, contributing to the organization’s mission and outreach.