Charleston Animal Society
Lisa Carda Pearce is a seasoned professional with a robust background in grant administration and community outreach, currently serving as the Senior Grants Administrator at Charleston Animal Society since July 2017. With prior experience as a Sales Associate and Jewelry, Clothing, and Accessory lead at Cost Plus World Market, Lisa achieved significant reductions in inventory shrinkage. Lisa also held the role of Interim Community Outreach Director at St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church, developing funding streams through donor relations and fundraising initiatives. As a former grant writer for various nonprofit organizations, Lisa demonstrated expertise in grants management and data collection. Additionally, as a successful business owner of Savvy Chic Consignment Boutique, Lisa received accolades for excellence in women's consignment retail. Lisa's early career included the position of Prevention Specialist at Warwick Valley Community Center, where Lisa supervised programs focused on preventing truancy and substance abuse. Lisa holds a degree in Recreation Administration with a focus on Gerontology and Therapeutic Recreation from California State University, Chico.
Charleston Animal Society
We are one of the oldest Humane Societies in the United States established 149 years ago. We operate a 31,000 sq ft lifesaving shelter which houses over 8,000 animals a year. We are open 7 days a week and operate two High Quality-Low Fee Spay and Neuter clinics. We reunite lost pets with their guardians and educate thousands of children in local schools. Charleston Animal Society continues to fight animal cruelty, find safe homes for abandoned animals and reduce pet overpopulation. The greatest challenge facing the agency today is finding space and resources to increase pet adoptions as the number of abandoned pets increases steadily with our growing community. South Carolina's most honored Charity Best Non-Profit Lowcountry Parent Magazine, City Paper Best Local Cause 11 years in a Row, Great Non-Profits 2019 Top Rated Non-Profit, Better Business Bureau Accredited Business A rating,