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The Television Academy Foundation announced TODAY that Amani Roland has been appointed Director of Promotion effective June 28, 2021.
As CAO, Roland will oversee the planning, development and execution of all Foundation fundraising initiatives to facilitate the continued growth of the association.
Prior to joining the Foundation, Roland was responsible for philanthropy in NORTH AMERICA for the University of Edinburgh. There, she solicited large donations from individuals and businesses and developed the university’s strategy for engaging alumni and volunteers in the western regions of the United States and Canada. Additionally, Roland has held key fundraising positions at UCLA as Director of Development for the UCLA Institute of American Cultures, including his signature research project at the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies. The Hollywood Diversity Report â€and the Saint Louis Art Museum as the primary giveaway manager for the museum’s $ 145 million fundraising campaign.
Roland began his career in the television industry, holding positions in both program development and acquisitions at Discovery Networks, PBS and HBO.
“We are delighted to welcome Amani Roland to the Foundation’s leadership team,†said Cris Abrego, President of the Television Academy Foundation. “Over the past year, the Foundation has doubled the number of students served by its educational programs, and we look forward to its fundraising expertise to support our rapid growth and also to secure funds for the preservation of our irreplaceable The Interviews: An Oral History from the Television Archives as we celebrate its 25th anniversary next year. “
Established in 1959 as a charitable arm of the Television Academy, the Television Academy Foundation is dedicated to preserving television’s heritage while educating and inspiring those who will shape its future. Through renowned educational and outreach programs, such as The Interviews: An Oral History of Television Project, College Television Awards and Summit, Student Internship and Fellowship Programs and Faculty Conference, the Foundation seeks to expand the circle of voices that our industry represents and creates more opportunity for television to reflect the whole of society. For more information about the Foundation, please visit TelevisionAcademy.com/Foundation.
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