United Way Announces Rana Edgar as Vice President of Resource Development

SAVANNAH, GA (April 28, 2025) – United Way of the Coastal Empire is proud to announce Rana Edgar has joined the organization’s leadership team as Vice President of Resource Development. In this role, Edgar will lead the organization’s year-round fundraising efforts with the support of key volunteers to ensure United Way has the financial resources to accomplish its mission to improve lives throughout Bryan, Chatham, Effingham, Liberty, and Long counties.

Edgar has over a decade of experience in non-profit fundraising, leadership, and programming. Most recently, she served as the Director of Institutional Advancement at Telfair Museums, where she led all fundraising and development initiatives, built strong community relationships, and was a member of the executive leadership team. During her tenure, she significantly grew memberships, donations, and grant support. She also played a key role in the addition of the Children’s Art Museum in the Jepson Center.

“We are thrilled to have Rana join our dedicated United Way team,” said Kimberly Waller, President and CEO of United Way of the Coastal Empire. “Rana brings an impressive background in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, expertise, and knowledge of the Coastal Empire that will help advance this organization’s impact throughout our five-county region.”

Prior to her role at Telfair, Edgar spent over five years as the Director of Education and Programs at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, where she oversaw a broad range of public and educational programming and contributed to a successful $142 million capital campaign. Her earlier roles include positions at the Paint Creek Center for the Arts, Macomb Community College, and the SCAD Museum of Art.

Edgar holds an M.A. in Art History from Savannah College of Art and Design and a B.F.A. in Photography from the College for Creative Studies. In addition to her professional experience, Rana is an active community member, having served on advisory boards, curated art registries, and presented nationally at museum conferences. She is a member of the Savannah Rotary, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Coastal Georgia, and was a member of the Junior League of Savannah in 2021. She also serves as a volunteer professor in the Medical School at Mercer University.

“For generations, United Way has been a cornerstone of positive change in our community, and I am honored to be a part of this incredible and meaningful mission,” said Edgar. “I am looking forward to working alongside the talented United Way team and dedicated volunteers to expand our impact in this special place.”

Edgar officially assumed her new position on April 28, 2025.