Development Officer
Arthur provides support for fund holders, including consultations and advising on philanthropic best practices. With a background in fundraising and community engagement, Arthur helps build relationships with Community Foundation donors. He also assists donors in identifying philanthropic goals and finding paths to success.
Born and raised in Maryland, Arthur received his BA in Anthropology from the University of Maryland. He spent the next five years working in education in New York City public schools and teaching English in Seoul, South Korea. He then returned to the Washington, D.C. area to earn his MA in Museum Studies from George Washington University and spent the next decade working in museums in D.C. and Iowa. Since then, Arthur has worked in fundraising here in Cedar Rapids. In his spare time, Arthur enjoys volunteering, travelling, visiting museums, and exploring food adventures with his wife and two daughters.