Polly Breit
About Polly Breit
Polly Breit serves as the Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in the non-profit sector, having worked in various roles at Teach For America and CCS Fundraising over the past two decades.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Polly Breit serves as the Senior Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for leading fundraising initiatives and strategies, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting non-profit entities. Her experience in various leadership positions within the company enhances her ability to drive impactful fundraising efforts.
Previous Experience at CCS Fundraising
Prior to her current role, Polly Breit held multiple positions at CCS Fundraising. She served as Executive Director from 2015 to 2018, where she oversaw significant projects and initiatives. Following this, she was Assistant Vice President from 2018 to 2020, further developing her expertise in fundraising and organizational leadership. She also worked as Vice President for a year in 2020, solidifying her extensive experience in the field.
Experience at Teach For America
Polly Breit has a substantial background with Teach For America, where she worked in various capacities from 2005 to 2015. She began as a Corps Member in Los Angeles, then progressed to roles such as Program Director and Managing Director for Development and Individual Giving. Her tenure included leadership positions that focused on fundraising and program management in the Greater Denver Area.
Educational Background
Polly Breit holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education at the University of California, Los Angeles, earning an Elementary Education credential with a focus on Urban Education and Social Justice from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she completed the Institute for Leaders in Development at the University of Denver, specializing in Non-Profit Fundraising from 2013 to 2014.