Adam Taylor
About Adam Taylor
Adam Taylor is a Senior Manager of Development Strategy and Operations at Root Capital, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive expertise in nonprofit finance and organizational resilience, with over a decade of experience in enhancing financial and operational capacities for nonprofits and socially-focused enterprises.
Work at Root Capital
Adam Taylor has been a key member of Root Capital since 2013. He initially joined as a Root Fellow for four months before transitioning to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role, where he has worked for 11 years. In 2018, he advanced to the position of Sr. Manager, Development Strategy & Operations. In these roles, he has focused on enhancing the financial and operational capacities of the organization, contributing to its mission of improving access to financing for community organizations.
Education and Expertise
Adam Taylor possesses a diverse educational background. He studied Philosophy at UC Santa Barbara, earning a B.A. from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his studies in Philosophy at the Università di Bologna for one year in 2005-2006. Taylor obtained his MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business, where he focused on Finance from 2011 to 2013. His educational foundation supports his expertise in nonprofit finance and organizational resilience.
Background
Adam Taylor has a strong background in the nonprofit sector, having worked in various roles that enhance financial access and operational efficiency. Prior to his current positions at Root Capital, he served as a Major Gifts Associate at Rainforest Alliance from 2008 to 2011 and as a North American Adviser for the SOCIALCARBON Standard in 2012. He also gained experience as an MBA student at Boston University School of Management from 2011 to 2013.
Achievements
With over a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, Adam Taylor has contributed significantly to improving access to financing for community organizations. His roles have involved enhancing the financial and operational capacities of nonprofits and socially-focused enterprises. Taylor specializes in business management and project management, applying his expertise to drive organizational resilience and effectiveness.