Taylor Simpson

Contact Taylor

Email: taylor@steadfastcity.com
Phone: 980-616-4520
Connect: LinkedIn
Location: North Carolina

Senior Project Manager, Non-Profit & Fund Development

Taylor Simpson, a grants and fund development professional at Steadfast City, radiates boundless energy and unwavering optimism in every project he undertakes. After graduating from Ball State University, Taylor had an impactful work experience at a youth opportunity center where he discovered his passion for social impact. Taylor compassionately navigated his audiences’ unique needs and this role became a growth opportunity for both Taylor and the children alike, reinforcing his belief that everyone deserves a chance to thrive.

Taylor's experience as a volunteer, speaker, author and industry leader in non-profit fund development propelled his and alignment with Steadfast City. Matched with the focus on developing better both internally and externally, he learns from the clients he serves as much as he assists them. With a blend of empathy, strategic foresight, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Taylor Simpson continues to drive initiatives that uplift communities and empower individuals to realize their full potential. His journey exemplifies the profound impact that can be achieved when passion, purpose, and optimism converge in pursuit of a brighter future.

Professional Experience

• The Halo App - Founder and Product Manager

• HomeAdvisor / Angi - Data Entry and Training Manager

• Nussli Group - Proposal Manager

• City of Dayton, OH - Research Intern

Education

• Ball State University - B.S. Architecture & Planning

• CodeAcademy - Professional Certification: Data Analyst

• Stanford Online EdX - Databases: Relational Databases and SQL

Leadership

• Innopower Innovator of the Year Award

  • JP Morgan Chase, 2021

• FounderGym

  • Best in Cohort (11)

  • Million Dollar Club


• Keynote Speaker:

  • Alliance For Hope Family Justice

• Center Annual Conference

• Lean in NJ Conference

• PNE Conference