Mike Linnemann

Mike Linnemann has extensive experience in development and project management, currently serving as the Development and Membership Director at Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness since May 2018, advocating for the protection of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. In addition to this role, Mike has been a Brand Ambassador for Rebrandly since July 2019 and operates MDBD LLC as Principal. Previously, Mike held the position of Sr. Project Manager for Annual Giving at the University of Minnesota Foundation, where management of solicitation strategies for annual giving across multiple channels was a key responsibility. Other notable roles include Manager of Friends of the Ordway at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Creative Specialist at Creatis, Associate Art Director at Fantasy Flight Games, Freelance Writer at Wizards of the Coast, Development Officer at the Minnesota Planetarium Society, and Development Assistant at the Golden Gopher Fund. Mike holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and History and a Master of Arts in Arts Management from the University of Minnesota.