American Kidney Fund
Tara Bunch's work experience begins with their current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the American Kidney Fund, where they develop and implements operational and financial management strategies, leads the organization's strategic and operational goals, and manages the systems and processes for AKF's programs and services.
Prior to their current role, Tara worked at the National Geographic Society, starting as a Strategy Consultant at Accenture. Tara then held various roles at National Geographic, including Senior Director of Corporate Strategy & Development, Chief of Staff, and Chief Business Operations Officer/Deputy COO. In these positions, they were involved in organizational restructuring, operational transformation, strategic planning, staffing enhancement, and financial planning. Tara also led business development and strategic planning efforts and played a key role in extending the NGS brand into new market segments.
Before joining National Geographic, Tara worked as a Business Development and Finance Consultant at Travel Channel and held various finance roles at Discovery Communications, including Senior Director of FP&A and Director of FP&A. At Discovery, they developed and analyzed new business lines, performed budget planning and forecasting, and managed financial analysis and reporting functions. Tara also played a role in the acquisition of HowStuffWorks.
Overall, Tara Bunch's work experience demonstrates their expertise in operational and financial management, strategic planning, business development, and organizational restructuring.
Tara Bunch began their education at Hazleton Area High School in 1993, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned. Tara then attended The Wharton School from 1993 to 1997, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics. Following that, they enrolled at Harvard Business School from 2000 to 2002 and earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree.
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American Kidney Fund
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Recently named to NonProfit Times list of ‘2021 Best Nonprofits to Work' The American Kidney Fund (AKF) fights kidney disease on all fronts as the nation’s leading kidney nonprofit. AKF works on behalf of the 37 million Americans living with kidney disease, and the millions more at risk, with an unmatched scope of programs that support people wherever they are in their fight against kidney disease—from prevention through transplant. Through programs of prevention, early detection, financial support, disease management, clinical research, innovation and advocacy, no kidney organization impacts more lives than AKF. AKF is one of the nation’s top-rated nonprofits, investing 97 cents of every donated dollar in programs, and holds the highest 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. Diversity We embrace the fact that each of our employees and volunteers comes to AKF with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity of our team, and we treat each member of our team with respect. AKF represents 37 million Americans with kidney disease and millions more who are at risk, and we involve and reflect the populations we serve. Equity We strive to ensure that everyone at AKF is treated fairly and has the opportunity to grow, contribute and develop professionally. We are committed to an environment of nondiscrimination in all its forms at all levels throughout our organization and programs as reflected in our nondiscrimination policies. We welcome job applicants of all backgrounds and provide a fair and equitable review of their applications. Inclusion Each of our employees and volunteers brings to the organization a unique cultural background, life experience, educational background, work history, talents and expertise, and we deeply value this diversity in our team. It is critically important to us that every AKF team member is genuinely valued and respected by colleagues & by the organization itself.