President of Vann Strategies and Founder of the Victory Cup Initiative, Ashley Vann is dedicated to promoting the work of nonprofit organizations in the Central Florida community. Vann’s passion for uniting donors with the causes they care about sparked her idea for the inaugural Victory Cup Initiative. It is her fortitude, leadership and creativity that continue to drive her philanthropic endeavors, and it is because of her devotion, focus and determination to helping others succeed that she is a vital part of the community.
Distinguished in the world of business development, resource management and event planning, Vann is a powerhouse in both the not-for-profit and for-profit arenas, having worked with notable clients such as Merrill Lynch, Wells Real Estate Funds and Bank of America. A community steward, Vann is also incredibly passionate about her work with the Orlando Orthopaedic Center Foundation, The Faine House, ATHENAPowerLink, and First United Methodist Church of Winter Park.
The Victory Cup Initiative is a platform where companies come together for philanthropic investing with a twist. This unique event is designed to provide a high-profile opportunity for charitable organizations to tell their stories, build their strategies and partner with business and community leaders to make a difference in Central Florida.
During this showcase, 10 of Central Florida’s top nonprofits will present a 2 minute, 30 second pitch on who they are, how they are changing lives and how they are serving the community to an audience of philanthropists who will vote to determine the winner of the $25,000 grand prize.