Director of Philanthropy, Philanthropic Services
An East Coaster and recent transplant from Germany, Jane’s work as both a frontline fundraiser and consultant has spanned higher education, cultural institutions, and international development organizations, where she has advanced new initiatives involving multi-stakeholder commitment. Most recently, she led resource mobilization efforts for Catalyst Now, the network for social innovators dedicated to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where she gained a profound appreciation for the power of locally driven solutions in tackling society’s most pressing challenges.
Jane is now thrilled to bring that commitment to her role as Director of Philanthropy at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation and collaborate with donors, community leaders, and philanthropy professionals to align their values and missions to improve life for all in Washtenaw County. Her goal is to foster a vibrant philanthropic ecosystem that addresses root causes and drives transformative change.
What is your favorite thing to do in Washtenaw County?
Meeting people here: listening to their stories about what they love about calling Washtenaw County home and where they have been. I enjoy doing that anywhere I am, but I am so appreciative of our culture of openness and friendliness here that makes these conversations all the more pleasurable and satisfying.
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