Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
Gretchen Piper is an accomplished leader in non-profit development, serving as President of Gretchen Piper Consulting, LLC since 2009, providing expertise in strategic planning, capital campaigns, and major gifts. Piper has held various roles, including Consultant for The Advocates for Human Rights and Power of Work Campaign Manager for Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota. As a former Board Member of The Minneapolis Foundation, Piper contributed to initiatives that foster community change. Additional experience includes candidacy for Minnesota State Senate and management of significant campaigns such as the $22.5 million Power to Soar Campaign for YWCA of Minneapolis. Piper holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management and a BA in Political Science and German from Williams College.
Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota
Serving Minnesota for 100 years as a leader in employment services, Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota provides education, job training and placement services to eliminate barriers to work and independence. Revenue from 50+ retail stores ― along with grants, fees and other financial contributions ― supports programs throughout Minnesota. Our “donate-shop-reuse-educate-employ” model diverts over 60 million pounds from landfills annually and helps us connect four people to jobs every day.