Gretchen H. Page

Gretchen H. Page has a diverse work experience in the field of development and fundraising. Gretchen is currently working as the Vice President of Development at the Vera Institute of Justice, where they started in 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of Principal Gifts at the same institute from 2022 to 2023.

From 2019 to 2022, Gretchen worked at the Planned Parenthood Federation of America as the Director of Major Gifts. Gretchen'sresponsibilities included leading a national team of fundraisers, managing their own portfolio of donors, and contributing to various projects and committees within the organization.

Before joining Planned Parenthood, Gretchen held the position of Major Gifts Officer at The Public Theater from 2016 to 2019. In this role, they managed a portfolio of philanthropists and played a key role in supporting the theater's Shakespeare programs. Gretchen also initiated the organization's gift planning program and facilitated anti-racism learning sessions.

From 2015 to 2016, Gretchen worked as the Director of Development & Advancement at the Classic Stage Company, where they focused on expanding individual giving and implemented donor engagement strategies. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Individual & Major Gifts at the same company from 2013 to 2015.

Gretchen's experience also includes working as the Director of Development at The Irish Repertory Theatre Company from 2012 to 2013, where they successfully led a capital campaign and developed strategies to increase contributed income. Gretchen also served as the Director of Development at Queens Theatre from 2011 to 2012, and at Mixed Blood Theatre from 2007 to 2009, where they managed various aspects of fundraising and team management.

Gretchen's career began at Lyric Arts Company of Anoka, where they worked as an Administrative Associate from 2006 to 2007. In this role, they coordinated the theater's education program, managed collateral materials creation, and performed grant writing and financial reconciliation tasks.

Gretchen H. Page obtained certificates in Leading Virtual Teams and Change Management from Cornell University, between the years 2022 and 2023. Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Management & Producing at Columbia University. The specific years of their tenure at Columbia University are unknown. Additionally, Gretchen also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre & Drama from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The exact duration of their undergraduate studies is not provided.