Ben Grandy, MPA, PGA

Experience

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  Pebble Beach Golf Links | Medinah Country Club | Peachtree Golf Club | Doral Resort & Spa

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  PGA / University Internships

  Key highlights include:✓ Facilitating range operations for PGA Tour's Ford Championship (Doral Golf Resort & Spa).✓ Partnering with corporations for special events and outings (Pebble Beach Golf Links).✓ Managing responsibilities of 1st Assistance during staff transition (Peachtree Golf Club). ✓ Organizing all junior golf programs and activities (Medinah Country Club).

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  Wade Hampton Golf Club

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Assistant Golf Professional

  Key responsibilities include:✓ Managing golf operations and outside service employees.✓ Generating sales, revenue and member records.✓ Exceeding customer service standards and facility quality controls.

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  The First Tee of Greater Charleston

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  Executive Director

  Key responsibilities include:✓ Cultivating and leading the strategic direction of the organization.✓ Instituting all funding, program and volunteer initiatives.✓ Establishing collaborative community partnerships and stakeholder relationships.✓ Managing staff, board and committee member roles and contributions.

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  World Golf Foundation | First Tee

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2018

  Regional Director

  Key responsibilities included: ✓ Driving the strategic direction of two geographic regions including 40 organizations. ✓ Advising partner leadership on development, planning and governance initiatives. ✓ Stewarding major donors, grant programs and corporate partners. ✓ Training and mentoring executive staff and board members.

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  Clemson University

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  Director of Development, Unit Lead

  Key responsibilities include:✓ Identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major and annual gifts. ✓ Serving as primary liaison between development office and academic leaders. ✓ Collaborating with principal, planned giving and corporate and foundation relations team members.

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  First Tee - Greater Charleston

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2022

  Director Of Operations

  ✓ Driving development activities and philanthropic strategies. ✓ Increasing the organization's presence and impact in the community.✓ Managing day-to-day strategic initiatives and operations.

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  CONGAREE FOUNDATION

  Jun 2022 - now

  Executive Director

  ✓ Leading global and local impact programs, including the Congaree Global Golf Initiative.✓ Building awareness and resources to support organization growth and sustainability.✓ Engaging current and future stakeholders in the organization's philanthropic mission.