We wouldn't exist as we do today without her intelligence, work ethic, conscientiousness, commitment, and compassion.
She created an exceptionally diverse funding stream where over 50% of our revenue comes from individuals—an envious place to be. We typically ended each fiscal year with a significant surplus.
I can't tell you how many funders have complimented me on the quality of our grants (all Michelle) and our professionalism.
She holds the organization to an incredibly high ethic and believes in and epitomizes honesty and transparency.
Sasha Purpura, former CEO of Food For Free
She has integrity in every move she makes. She's effective and has her eyes on the mission at all times. She cares equally about doing excellent work and being excellent with people. She welcomes people's whole, well-rounded selves to the workplace. Oh yeah, and she's funny!
As I have grown in my career, I have thought of Michelle often when I need to picture concretely what kind of leader I want to be.
Veronica Barron, Executive Artistic Director, Puppet Showplace Theater
We've greatly benefitted from your general ongoing guidance and feedback on development related matters…. In addition to this feedback, we have been able to produce a number of important outputs, including 2 newsletters…foundation research…and the annual appeal letter. These resources will continue to provide value to us.
Jamila Raqib, Executive Director, Albert Einstein Institution
Finding a new CRM and providing your input during the Silk Road Gala sponsorship process, are some examples of the impact you had. Also…getting your perspective on the strengths of the Development Team…was very beneficial as it helped me get a broader understanding.
Rebekah Bodden, Development Director, Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence