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Dana Bond, MBA, CNP has a diverse work experience in various organizations. Starting in 2003, Dana worked as a Foodservice Sales Representative for Pepsi Bottling Group, where they secured new business in the Minneapolis/St. Paul market. In 2006, they joined Campbell Soup Company as a Retail Business Manager, responsible for retail territory and category management. Dana then moved to Make-A-Wish America in 2011, where they held two roles: Corporate Sponsorship Manager and later Senior Manager, Partnership Marketing. In these positions, they built strategic corporate partnerships and maximized revenue through national campaigns and fundraising initiatives. Lastly, Dana joined First Book in 2021 as the Senior Vice President of Strategic Alliances. In this role, they develop and leads the organization's strategy for revenue growth through corporate partner programming and fundraising campaigns. Dana also oversees cross-functional collaborations with internal teams.
Dana Bond, MBA, CNP, has a strong educational background in business and marketing. Dana completed their Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) with a focus on Marketing at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management from 1999 to 2003. Continuing their education, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University from 2009 to 2011.
In addition to their degrees, Dana Bond also holds a professional certification as a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP). Dana obtained this certification from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance in August 2020.
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Education transforms lives. First Book is building a world where every child has access to a quality education. We work to remove barriers to education and level the playing field for kids in need. At the heart of our work are the 575,000 members of the First Book Network, the largest online community of educators and professionals dedicated to children in need across North America. This Network is the key to creating systemic change. We conduct research studies that aggregate their voices to identify barriers to equitable education and inform strategic solutions. To address their needs, we provide free and low-cost books, resources and access to leading experts. We use aggregated buying power to influence what is published or created to support this underserved community. Founded in Washington D.C. in 1992 as a nonprofit social enterprise, First Book is dedicated to eliminating barriers to learning and inspiring young minds. Learn more at firstbook.org and visit our award-winning eCommerce website at fbmarketplace.org.