Director of Development Services
Role at FOREsight
As Senior Development Consultant, Gretchen supports clients with various fundraising, marketing, and communications initiatives, such as the creation of comprehensive development plans, private and government grant-writing, annual appeals, and event planning. She serves as a resource for all team members by providing information on federal and state grant applications as well as reporting requirements and grants management matters.
Prior Experience
Gretchen has over fifteen years of fundraising and development experience. She served as the Director of Development for a school, working with its Executive Director and the Board of Trustees to help the school meet its annual fundraising goals. Gretchen also worked as a development professional at several nonprofits throughout her career.
BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY, BA IN SOCIOLOGY
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