Moody Foundation Hires Central Texas Grants Officer

AUSTIN, TX — The Moody Foundation recently hired Emily Greer as its Central Texas regional grants officer, officials announced Tuesday.

Greer formerly served as executive director at Rise School of Austin. In her new role, she will work at partnering initiatives with more Central Texas nonprofits with myriad and diverse needs, visions and missions, officials said.

“The Moody Foundation wanted to provide a dedicated, local resource accessible to all Austin-area nonprofits, big and small, to develop relationships with them and get to know their unique stories,” Ross Moody, trustee of the Moody Foundation and Chairman and CEO of Austin-based National Western Life Group, said in a prepared statement. “We’re excited to welcome Emily to our team and look forward to partnering with more Central Texas nonprofits with broad and diverse needs, visions and missions.”

Greer brings over 20 years of philanthropy and education experience to the Moody Foundation, having served in the Austin nonprofit community since 1999, according to a Moody-provided bio. Previously, she was the executive director at the Rise School of Austin, leading and supervising every aspect of development and fundraising. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in speech and language pathology. In her career, Greer has also volunteered at over 20 charities, including Mobile Loaves and Fishes, Special Olympics, SAFE Alliance and Helping Hand Home.

“Organizations like the Moody Foundation play an integral role in creating positive change, and I know firsthand how important funding is for many Austin nonprofits to create sustainable programming,” Greer said in a prepared statement. “Working closely with executive directors and nonprofit leaders in the area has helped me understand the vast and diverse needs and wonderful opportunities that exist for so many in the surrounding areas.”

Born and reared in Houston, Greer’s family frequently visited Galveston, where the Moody family’s history is prevalent, officials noted. “I’ve always been aware of the Moody Foundation’s generosity and their positive impact on the communities they serve,” Greer observed. “It’s so rewarding to have the opportunity to work with this distinguished organization and my fellow Central Texas community leaders to help create lasting social change.”

About the Moody Foundation

The Moody Foundation was established by W.L. Moody, Jr. and Libbie Shearn Moody in 1942 to share their good fortune and make a difference in the lives of the people of Texas. Since then, the Foundation has made more than $1.6 billion in grants throughout the state to organizations that have educated, healed, nurtured and inspired generations of Texans. The Moody Foundation continues with a board of three trustees: Frances Moody-Dahlberg, Ross Moody and Elizabeth Moody. Learn more at MoodyF.org and follow the Foundation on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates.