Commendations
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“I had the absolute pleasure of working with Ann Marie in a variety of development roles, and to put it simply—she’s an exceptional professional. Ann Marie is one of those rare individuals you can trust implicitly to not only get the job done, but to exceed every expectation along the way. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and her ability to take initiative, think strategically, and execute flawlessly made her indispensable to our team. Whether it was managing complex fundraising campaigns, crafting compelling communications, or diving into high-stakes planning efforts, I knew I could hand her anything and she would deliver with excellence. Ann Marie brings a powerful combination of professionalism, creativity, and heart to her work. She’s a true team player, a natural leader, and someone who always operates with integrity. She’s the kind of person who elevates everyone around her and drives results that matter. If you get the chance to work with her, take it..”
Mary V.
“Ann Marie is an exceptional development officer and a joy to work with—professional, experienced, and endlessly collaborative. She knows fundraising inside and out but remains open to fresh ideas and approaches. Having worked in the field of development for nearly four decades, I can confidently say that Ann Marie is one of a handful of development professionals who truly stand out.”
Jon K.
“Ann Marie is one of the most talented and dedicated professionals I’ve ever had the pleasure of working alongside. Her ability to seamlessly blend donor relations, engagement strategy, development, and marketing is truly exceptional. She brings a rare combination of strategic thinking and heartfelt connection to everything she does. She has an innate talent for making donors feel seen, valued, and inspired, and her work consistently leads to deeper engagement and stronger support for the mission. Whether she's crafting compelling messaging, designing thoughtful stewardship plans, or mapping out big-picture fundraising strategy, she brings clarity, creativity, and a sense of calm confidence to every project. Beyond her impressive skill set, Ann Marie is simply a joy to work with. She's collaborative, insightful, and always willing to roll up her sleeves to get the job done. Her attention to detail and follow-through are impeccable, and she has an uncanny ability to anticipate needs before they arise. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
Bethany W.
“Ann Marie is a fantastic collaborator who has the ability to see beyond the obvious when solving a problem or strategizing a solution. She is highly organized and detailed in her output. She is also wonderfully empathetic to both her colleagues and to the clients she serves.”
Joel L.
“Ann Marie is the consummate professional who is tops in building and growing relationships, and campaign development and management. She would be an asset to any organization looking to up their fundraising and volunteer development efforts.”
Marty S.
“Ann Marie was an excellent communicator, problem solver and writer. She provided great customer service and support and revamped many procedures and documents to enhance the ability to plan events and fundraise. Ann Marie is very organized, dedicated and a trusted colleague, leader and collaborator.”
Sandro L.