Mary Gleason is passionate about helping non-profits succeed. She brings a high-level of energy, commitment and in-depth expertise to help your organization reach its full potential. Is your non-profit organization on the right path to achieving your mission? Non-profits play a critical role in the overall health of our communities, yet these days it’s more challenging than ever to be successful and make a lasting difference.
Mary has served the non-profit sector in a variety of roles over 25 years, including:
Board Chair for a non-profit serving developmentally disabled adults
Chief Development Officer at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle
Assistant Director of Development at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York
Instructor for non-profit management courses at Bellevue College
Associate Director of Development at Hopelink, which serves homeless and low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities
Professionally trained facilitator with the International Facilitators Association
Interim Director of Development at numerous arts and human services organizations
About Mary Gleason
Mary has more than 25 years of experience working with non-profits in the Seattle, Bellevue and Pacific Northwest region to provide strategic planning, board development and fundraising support.
She applies her extensive management skills with genuine empathy and understanding, objectivity and humor.
Experience:
- Human services
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Churches and religious associations
- Membership organizations
Background
Leading the due diligence process for a successful merger of two non-profits to form At Work!
Working with leadership teams to envision their futures, revisit their missions and develop and implement strategic plans
Designing and directing major gift programs, annual giving appeals, and multi-million dollar capital campaigns
Managing small and large fundraising departments
Consulting on board development, fundraising effectiveness, strategic planning and greater community involvement
Facilitating board and leadership retreats
Co-founding the Puget Sound Grantwriters Association