Jill Luckett

Jill Luckett is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in community engagement, fundraising, and program management. Currently serving as Grants Director at Dare to Care Food Bank since August 2019, Jill is responsible for identifying funding opportunities, writing grant proposals, and ensuring compliance and reporting to donors. Previous roles include Grants Manager at Brown-Forman, where Jill coordinated community service events and managed the Community Events Calendar, and Event Specialist at American Red Cross, where Jill planned the Wrapped in Red Gala, significantly increasing net profits for disaster response services. Jill's career also includes experience as a Development Specialist at American Red Cross, Navigator and Outreach Worker for the BRIDGES Program at Children's Home Society of Florida, and an English Teacher/Youth Development Advisor with the Peace Corps in Cambodia. Jill holds a Bachelor of Science in Community and Leadership Development from the University of Kentucky.