Gillian Pressman

Managing Director At Yes In My Back Yard And Yimby Action at YIMBY Action

Gillian Pressman serves as the Managing Director at YIMBY Action, leading fundraising efforts for an annual budget of $3.5 million and developing strategies for major gifts, foundations, and mid-level donors. Previously, Gillian held the role of Director of Development at YIMBY Action, significantly increasing organizational revenue from approximately $500,000 in 2019 to nearly $2.2 million in 2021. Experience also includes serving as Senior Director of Development at Peer Health Exchange, where fundraising strategies raised $6 million and $7 million in operating revenue for fiscal years 2018 and 2019, respectively, while closing a $15.6 million capital campaign. Earlier roles include Massachusetts Executive Director at Generation Citizen, where local revenue grew from $19,000 in 2012 to $300,000 by 2017, and various positions at BELL, Wellmet Project, Inc., and Princeton University. Gillian earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Religion and Pre-med from Princeton University.

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YIMBY Action

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YIMBY Action is a national network of people who advocate for abundant, affordable housing and inclusive, sustainable communities across the United States. We have over 57,000 activists in our network and 50 Chapters across the country. Through our network, chapters and activists have access to education, training, and tools to advocate for housing at the local, state, and federal levels. We bring people together to help create a future where everyone has access to stable housing and opportunity.


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