Allyson Reaves

With more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit management, and board development, Allyson Reaves partners with organizations to support growth and long-term success.  As a Senior Vice President at CCS, her work includes interim management, campaign execution, planning studies, development assessments, and capacity building for diverse organizations across sectors.  Her key achievements include strengthening campaign performance, securing transformational seven- and eight- figure commitments, and implementing successful fundraising initiatives from concept to public phase. 

Allyson has worked directly with teams of thought leaders to advance outreach, education, and leadership around mission-critical initiatives. She approaches each engagement with a focus on  collaboration and team-building, aligning fundraising efforts to support shared goals and long-term success. 

Over her time at CCS, Allyson has served as Co-Founder of the People of Color/Multicultural Employee Resource Group (ERG) and is an active member of the firm’s DEI Working Group.  She is also on the DEI Subcommittee of CCS’ Board of Directors. Allyson is the co-founder of the Black Alumni Collective, a national organization that convenes Black alumni associations from universities and colleges across the country.  

A graduate of the Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Program, she also served on the Chamber’s Board of Regents. Allyson volunteers with the St. Croix Foundation for Community Development (U.S. Virgin Islands) around hurricane recovery, community organizing, and building collective leadership for nonprofit organizations. She is also a German Marshall Fellow and member of Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy (WOC).   

Allyson is based in Atlanta, GA and enjoys kayaking, attending live music festivals, and supporting the Atlanta Ballet.