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Devon Ironside
Devon Ironside is a Managing Consultant with American Philanthropic. Prior to joining American Philanthropic, Devon served as a Fellow at the Arizona State Center for Political Thought and Leadership. Devon is a Salesforce Certified Administrator and has extensive experience in database management. He also provides data analytics, annual reports, customized staff training, and prospect research for his clients. Devon manages donor relationship management systems; leadership and personnel searches; and nonprofit grants management and accounting.
Devon studied History at Arizona State University, and is originally from Canada.
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