Atlanta’s leading NPR and PBS station, WABE, has named Zachary Brown as its new Executive Vice President of Development.
In the role, Brown will be tasked with helping the public media company with elevating its operation and developing support from donors and the community, according to WABE.
Brown brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at prominent Atlanta organizations such as Communities in Schools and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Most recently, he served as Director of Individual Giving for Habitat for Humanity International, where he managed a team of fundraisers across the West Coast.
“I am honored to be a part of the extraordinary WABE team,” said Brown. “I look forward to leading the development efforts of this public media powerhouse, fostering and expanding transformative contributions to support the non-profit’s strategic goals and future growth.”
Wabe said that the leadership addition will help the media company to “achieve its strategic plan of amplifying Atlanta to the world.”
“At WABE, we are growing our operation to strengthen the local newsroom, ramp up original storytelling, and reach audiences on every vital digital platform,” said Jennifer Dorian, president and CEO of WABE.
“In our 75th year, it’s time to elevate our operation and grow our major donor support, philanthropic grant support, and community collaborations.”
