Michael Brown

Michael Brown is a seasoned fundraising professional with extensive experience in development leadership across various organizations. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Development at The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Michael oversees all areas of development. Prior roles include Director of Development at the Committee for Children, where responsibilities encompassed philanthropic and public revenue, and Director of Institutional Strategy and Partnerships at FARE, which involved securing significant grants. Michael's tenure as Global Director of Institutional Relations at Rainforest Alliance involved leading a global team and significantly increasing institutional revenue. Additionally, Michael has held positions at the Wildlife Conservation Society, focusing on foundation relations, and managed foundation revenue and planned giving at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.