Dave Gilman

Dave Gilman is an experienced nonprofit executive with a strong background in advancement and fundraising. Currently serving as the Director of Advancement at Meals on Wheels Western Michigan since October 2024, Dave has held key leadership roles, including Vice President of Advancement at Mel Trotter Ministries and Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving at Samaritas. Previous positions include Vice President for Advancement at Crossroads and Director of Partner Relations - Midwest at Prison Fellowship. Additionally, Dave has experience in education as an adjunct instructor at Cornerstone University and has held various roles in operations, sales, and marketing across different organizations. Dave holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Cornerstone University.