Ellen Cleary Email and Phone Number

Ellen Cleary is a Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Operations at Amherst H. Wilder Foundation. She possess expertise in fundraising, grant writing, public speaking, nonprofits, public relations and 12 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "Ellen brings a thoughtful and diligent eye to all her projects. I value her ability to review ideas and concepts critically. She unearths potential questions--then crafts clear and constructive ways to address those questions and strengthen the core of the concept. She is decisive and organized while remaining creative and flexible. Her clarity of vision allows her to identify a need then lead a project to a successful conclusion. I connect with her often to bounce ideas off of and to help think through roadblocks. I respect Ellen for her strong point of view and the confidence she brings to her work and the people around her. I am truly fortunate to be connected to her." and "Ellen supported my direct work through PR efforts and grant writing during my time at the YWCA of Minneapolis. Ellen proved repeatedly to put the YWCA in the best possible position through her skills in preparing speakers, her handling of reporters and multimedia opportunities, and her ability to calmly lead others. She works with passion and a level of professionalism that raises everyone else's game on her work team. She is a definitve leader and a systems thinker."