Anne is a professional fundraiser with 25 years of experience in higher education and non-profit advancement. Her why is to deliver on the promise of a better future.

She is known as an authentic leader, natural connector, and gifted fundraiser. Her work with clients, students, and audiences always begins with examining personal beliefs as the first building block of successful relationship-building.

Working with other passionate higher education and nonprofit leaders, Anne has raised hundreds of millions of dollars for STEM education, medical research, arts and culture, open spaces, at-risk youth, food security, and higher education. As a senior leader in higher ed, she has led campaigns, managed large teams, and partnered with academic leaders. Nurturing inclusive relationships drives her leadership success.

As the founder and CEO of Empowered Fundraiser, Anne leads a team serving development operations through fundraising training and development, strategic consulting, and executive coaching. Her newsletter, #FundraisingNOW is a go-to resource for anyone in the philanthropic sector.

As a public speaker and facilitator, Anne gives inspiring keynotes, conference sessions, and trainings. Audiences love her authenticity, insightful storytelling, and sense of humor in the face of serious subject matters. People use her accompanying free resources to deepen the transformation from their time with her.