Tampa, Fla. – The University Area CDC (Community
Development Corporation) has promoted Jaree Ervin as Chief Development Officer.

“Jaree’s experience and infectious, mission-driven
personality are an important addition to our senior leadership team,” said
Sarah Combs, University Area CDC chief executive officer. “Her passion for
seeking like-minded partnerships for our core mission of community development
in the Uptown/University Area is contagious. I’m excited to see how she will elevate
and leverage established and new relationships in order for us to create
collective impact.”

Ervin formerly served as director of development
at University Area CDC. Prior to joining University Area CDC, Ervin served as
vice president of development for the Indianapolis Urban League and as director
of development for the Indiana Network for Higher Education Ministries. Ervin
also served as a research associate for the Indiana University Public Policy
Institute.

Ervin received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana
University, and she is a graduate of the Lilly School of Philanthropy with a
Masters of Philanthropic Studies. She is certified in Fund Raising Management
(CFRM) from Indiana University’s The Fund Raising School, and is certified in
Nonprofit Management (CNPM) from the Indiana University School of Public and
Environmental Affairs. Additionally, she is certified nationally through the
Nonprofit Leadership Alliance as a Certified Nonprofit Professional and
internationally certified in fundraising as Certified Fund Raising Executive
through CFRE International.

University Area CDC, celebrating more than 20 years of serving the
community, offers support for thousands of Tampa residents through youth
programs, adult education and resource assistance. Its primary mission is the
redevelopment and sustainability of the at-risk areas surrounding University of
South Florida’s Tampa campus. For more information about University Area CDC,
visit www.uacdc.org or call 813.558.5212.

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