Cathy Bryan

Senior Foundation Relations and Grants Manager

As Senior Foundation Relations and Grants Manager, Cathy Bryan leads efforts to coordinate and facilitate communications with foundation donors and provides support to programs as they pursue philanthropic grants. She also oversees the administration of New America’s foundation grants portfolio. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that grant operations support the organization’s mission and goals, and meet funder compliance and reporting requirements. 

She brings more than 10 years of nonprofit management experience, serving in various positions with a focus on mission, program efficiency, and quality. Bryan holds a bachelor’s degree in Arts and Sciences from the University of Missouri.