Founding Board Director
TAFT Foundation
A. Philanda Moore III | Founding Board Director
A. Philanda Moore III is a higher education advancement professional and nonprofit leader with experience in donor relations and stewardship, fundraising, alumni engagement, organizational strategy, and community engagement. He currently serves as Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship at Clark Atlanta University, where he leads efforts to strengthen donor relationships, demonstrate the impact of philanthropy, and create meaningful engagement experiences for the University’s supporters.
His career in higher education advancement has included roles at the University of California, Davis and the University of Oregon, with experience spanning development, major-gift strategy, alumni engagement, volunteer management, and relationship building. Beyond higher education, Philanda has contributed to nonprofit and community-based organizations through consulting, program development, board service, and strategic advising.
A proud graduate of Clark Atlanta University, Philanda earned his B.B.A. in Supply Chain Management and served as Student Government Association President and a student representative on the University’s Board of Trustees. Those early leadership experiences helped shape his commitment to service, governance, relationship building, and creating opportunities for others.
As a Founding Board Director of TAFT Foundation, Philanda brings a relationship-centered approach to fundraising, partnership development, and organizational growth. He is especially passionate about helping organizations build the relationships and sustainable support necessary to expand educational opportunities, mentorship, leadership development, and pathways for young people to thrive.