Abigail Leonard
About Abigail Leonard
Abigail Leonard serves as the Director of Development and Communications at Compass Family Services in San Francisco, California. With a background in nonprofit administration and extensive experience in development roles, she has contributed to various organizations since 2005.
Current Role at Compass Family Services
Abigail Leonard serves as the Director of Development and Communications at Compass Family Services, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization's fundraising strategies and communication efforts. Her work focuses on enhancing community engagement and increasing support for the services provided by Compass Family Services in San Francisco, California.
Previous Experience at Rising Sun Center for Opportunity
Abigail Leonard worked at Rising Sun Center for Opportunity in various capacities. She served as Development Manager from 2013 to 2016, where she contributed to the organization's fundraising initiatives. Subsequently, she held the position of Director of Development and Marketing from 2017 to 2019. During her tenure, she played a key role in advancing the organization's mission in Berkeley, California.
Experience in Development Roles
Abigail Leonard has extensive experience in development roles across multiple organizations. She was a Senior Development Officer for the Capital Campaign at the Exploratorium from 2006 to 2009. Following this, she served as Development Director at Congregation Sherith Israel for one year in 2009-2010. Additionally, she gained early experience as a Development Intern at Redefining Progress in 2005 and as a Development and Event Assistant at Israel Venture Network from 2005 to 2006.
Educational Background
Abigail Leonard holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Nonprofit Administration from San Francisco State University, where she studied from 2004 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fine/Studio Arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 1998 to 2002. Her educational journey began at Maybeck High School, where she received her High School Diploma, and continued at Piedmont High from 1994 to 1996.