Maggie McCracken

Maggie McCracken serves as the Sr. Director of Engagement for Philanthropic Services at The Minneapolis Foundation since October 2022, having also established McCracken - Propelling Missions in September 2016 as Founder and Mission Propeller, where marketing consulting is provided to mission-driven organizations. Previously, McCracken held the role of Chief Executive Officer at The BrandLab from May 2021 to October 2022, focusing on enhancing diversity and equity within the marketing and advertising sectors. As Executive Director of Edina Give and Go from November 2017 to May 2021, leadership was provided in fostering partnerships to ensure equitable community program access for lower-income students. McCracken's earlier career at Target spanned over a decade with multiple marketing leadership roles, shaping strategic marketing initiatives for various product categories. Education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Indiana University Bloomington and an ongoing Certificate in Non-Profit Executive Leadership from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.