Gretchen Piper

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.