Candra Parker

Candra Parker, CFRE GPC, serves as the Director of Development at Sacred Heart Center since October 2022 and has operated as a Fund Development and Grants Advisor in a freelance capacity since 2017. With extensive experience in various senior leadership roles, Candra has significantly influenced the philanthropic landscape across multiple organizations, including CultureWorks Richmond as Director of Grants Program and Development, and the Neighborhood Resource Center of Greater Fulton as Fund Development Director. Previous positions also include serving as Vice President of Development & Brand for the Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Area Development Director at UNCF. Candra has a strong background in strategic fund development, grant management, and community engagement, supported by a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Virginia and an MBA in Marketing from the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business.