Gretchen Piper

Gretchen Piper is a seasoned professional in non-profit development, currently serving as the President of Gretchen Piper Consulting, LLC since January 2009. With a strong background in strategic planning, capital campaigns, and grant management, Gretchen has also contributed as a consultant for The Advocates for Human Rights and as the Power of Work Campaign Manager at Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota. Notably, Gretchen served on the board of The Minneapolis Foundation from May 2013 to May 2021, enhancing the foundation's mission to facilitate charitable giving. Additionally, a candidate for the Minnesota State Senate in 2020, Gretchen has held various roles, including Interim Development Officer at Freshwater and Campaign Advisor for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Academic credentials include an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and a BA in Political Science and German from Williams College.