ANGIE KASTNING

Angie joined the TIES team in July 2011 as the Director of Project Management and Associate Director of Grants. With a diverse background in the non-profit arena, Angie will help identify and create processes to sharpen and expedite all TIES program work and coordinate the organization's various projects and events.  In addition, she will support the research of current grant and funding stream opportunities at TIES.

Prior to her current position at TIES, she served as the Development Specialist at College Now Greater Cleveland helping to promote college access and success to underserved populations in the Cleveland region. As an integral member of the development team, she spearheaded the organization's $2 million proposal program by identifying new funding sources and securing ongoing contributions, developing and fostering strategic partnerships and supporting collaborative fundraising efforts to ensure the organization was able to best meet the needs of its clients.

Angie's experience in the development field also includes serving as the Associate Director of Development at the YMCA of the Palms in Naples, Florida, where she managed all association events and annual fundraising campaigns. She began her career in financial development while working in the Miami University Development Office connecting with alumni and community business leaders. Angie holds a B.S. in Business Marketing from Miami University. She and her family reside in Mentor, Ohio.