Emily Anderson
About Emily Anderson
Emily Anderson serves as the Director of Annual Giving at Catholic Relief Services, a position she has held since 2013. Her previous experience includes roles at Harte-Hanks Direct Marketing and Chess Communications Group, where she developed her skills in account management and marketing.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Emily Anderson has been employed at Catholic Relief Services since 2013, where she currently holds the position of Director, Annual Giving. In this role, she oversees the organization’s annual fundraising strategies and initiatives. Prior to her current position, she served as Manager, New Market Channels from 2007 to 2013, contributing to the development of new fundraising avenues and enhancing donor engagement.
Previous Experience in Direct Marketing
Emily Anderson has extensive experience in direct marketing, having worked at Harte-Hanks Direct Marketing in various roles. She began as an Account Manager in Data Services from 2003 to 2004, then progressed to Account Executive in Sales from 2004 to 2005, and later served as Senior Account Executive from 2005 to 2007. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in client management and marketing strategies.
Background in Communications
Before her tenure at Harte-Hanks, Emily worked at Chess Communications Group. She started as a Traffic & Production Coordinator from 1999 to 2000 and then transitioned to an Account Executive role from 2000 to 2003. Her time at Chess Communications Group allowed her to develop skills in project management and client relations within the communications sector.
Education and Expertise
Emily Anderson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where she studied from 1996 to 1998. Prior to that, she attended the University of Mary Washington from 1994 to 1996. Her educational background in psychology informs her approach to donor relations and engagement strategies in her current role.