Beth Crow Email & Phone Number

Greater Pittsburgh Area

As the Director of Community Impact, I drove outreach within the Keystone Region through the development of policies and programs to specifically promote digital equity and highlight civic engagements, philanthropy, and corporate responsibility investment. I elevated the organization by directing the annual budget toward special events, charitable contributions, philanthropic activities, and community outreach. In addition to this, I fostered relationships with local stakeholders to… Show more As the Director of Community Impact, I drove outreach within the Keystone Region through the development of policies and programs to specifically promote digital equity and highlight civic engagements, philanthropy, and corporate responsibility investment. I elevated the organization by directing the annual budget toward special events, charitable contributions, philanthropic activities, and community outreach. In addition to this, I fostered relationships with local stakeholders to identify partners with programs focused on digital equity for low-income individuals. My understanding of the community and the political landscape helped to secure strategic engagements and execute plans to amplify Comcast’s important work. In this position, I also served as a leader and subject matter expert on community impact on Keystone Region’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council.Some key accomplishments from this role included the following:➤ Advancing partnerships with community organizations and regional centers of influence with programs that serve underrepresented individuals seeking equal access to advantages of technology. ➤ Serving as the regional lead for the Internet Essentials (IE) Program bringing in-home internet to underserved populations. We expanded the program during COVID-19 pandemic to extend support to third parties such as schools. ➤ Spearheading an effort to launch 100 Wi-Fi connected “Lift Zones” in the Keystone Region. These zones were placed in community centers and provided students and adults with online connectivity to participate in distance learning. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

At Citizens Financial Group, I led the community investment strategy for western Pennsylvania and New York State markets to serve community needs. I identified strategic nonprofit partners specializing in the areas of workforce development, economic development, food insecurity, and financial literacy and created engagement opportunities (events, site visits, etc.) that provided corporate and grant funding. I also generated opportunities for executive visibility, media acknowledgment, and new… Show more At Citizens Financial Group, I led the community investment strategy for western Pennsylvania and New York State markets to serve community needs. I identified strategic nonprofit partners specializing in the areas of workforce development, economic development, food insecurity, and financial literacy and created engagement opportunities (events, site visits, etc.) that provided corporate and grant funding. I also generated opportunities for executive visibility, media acknowledgment, and new business leads. A few notable highlights from this role included:➤ Leading signature sponsorships including co-presenting sponsorship of the Heinz History Center’s History Makers Awards; sponsorship of the Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust; and sponsorship of the Power Breakfast Series with the Rochester Business Journal.➤ Expanding community visibility with the Citizens Bank Children’s Theater Series. This program traveled to 5+ regional areas to bring shows into various communities. ➤ Leveraging grant-making strategy in partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The grant funded a mobile grocery food truck featuring bank branding. The program also created opportunities for employee volunteerism and engagement. ➤ Developing and implementing employee volunteer programs that resulted in increased morale, enhanced brand presence, and positive community impacts. I organized a week-long annual volunteerism event comprised of 10 different engagements engaging hundreds of employees. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Here, I oversaw the development of collaborative technical proposals from clinical, research, and social support areas of the hospital to articulate funding priorities in alignment with corporations. I led a team of 4 to solicit large gifts from key partners.

During my tenure with YAHOO! Inc., I maximized relationships within academia to extend the company’s research and business capabilities to stimulate education and programming activity. I forged mutually beneficial partnerships with internal executives and stakeholders, faculty members, and department chairs to secure university and corporate engagements that extend YAHOO!’s brand and capture new customers and talent. A few notable highlights from this role included: ➤ Being… Show more During my tenure with YAHOO! Inc., I maximized relationships within academia to extend the company’s research and business capabilities to stimulate education and programming activity. I forged mutually beneficial partnerships with internal executives and stakeholders, faculty members, and department chairs to secure university and corporate engagements that extend YAHOO!’s brand and capture new customers and talent. A few notable highlights from this role included: ➤ Being selected to serve on the grant-making committee of the YAHOO! Employee Foundation. ➤ Developing and executing project courses to explore potential business problems, secure buy-in from business lines and executives, and identify programs to work on projects. Show less

In this role, I facilitated partnerships between various corporations and university departments to cultivate philanthropic activity in support of the Business School. I led a team of 7 and solicited corporate philanthropy to the Business School ($1M - $2M annually). After forging strategic relationships with corporate partners, I conducted research to identify their needs and connect them with university-offered solutions. I also directed the annual C-level speaker series.