Amy Carlson McConnell

Amy Carlson McConnell is a seasoned fundraising professional currently serving as the Director of Development at Huckleberry Youth Programs since January 2019. In this role, McConnell leads comprehensive fundraising initiatives for the organization, which supports over 5,000 youth and families in San Francisco and Marin County each year. McConnell's responsibilities include managing government grants, foundation giving, individual donations, and communications, achieving an impressive 82% success rate in grant applications, resulting in significant revenue. Prior to this position, McConnell worked as an Advancement Specialist at Huckleberry from 2013 to 2018, where collaboration with public and private supporters was key in formulating grant proposals and developing donor campaigns. Educational qualifications include a J.D. in Public Interest Law from the University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco, and a B.A. in Philosophy from Colgate University.