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Ann Donner has over 20 years experience managing complex public/private projects and initiatives. During the course of her career, she has spearheaded successful urban public space and transportation projects, raised millions for various clients and organizations, and managed budgets of up to $8 million. Ann is particularly adept at creative problem solving and at building consensus among diverse interests in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.
Areas of Expertise
Nonprofit Administration
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Served as the executive director and consultant to nonprofit organizations.
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Reversed deficits and diversified funding opportunities.
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Improved organizational performance, board and membership participation, and staff morale.
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Measurably increased organizational visibility and influence.
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Raised millions from private gifts, foundations, special events and government sources.
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Developed business plans, new programs and budgets.
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Led strategic planning efforts.
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Managed marketing and communications efforts.
Transportation and Urban Development
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Experience overseeing and facilitating public participation in major urban projects.
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Led interdisciplinary teams of design, urban planning, environmental and transportation consultants in the development roadway designs and pedestrian accessibility plans.
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Created a model for and facilitated consensus on complex public projects with multiple constituencies.
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Spearheaded funding and public approvals for $2.7 million outdoor civic space completed on time and on budget.
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Managed comprehensive government and community relations efforts.
Public Policy
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Designed and organized over 100 public policy forums on transportation, infrastructure and community issues.
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Served as Commissioner on the Boston Employment Commission for four years.
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Played a key role in designing and implementing citywide employment, training and recruitment program for Boston residents.
Health Care
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Former director of program development for the largest hospice provider in Massachusetts.
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Designed, developed, and managed new patient care programs, including a palliative care consultation service in hospitals and long term care facilities and an operations plan for 12-bed hospice residence.
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Board member of a statewide coalition on improving end-of-life care.
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Founding board member of a nonprofit organization dedicated to the establishment of a hospice residence in Boston.
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Interim co-chair of statewide affiliate of a national organization dedicated to to reducing incidences of breast cancer through funding education, screening and treatment programs with an emphasis on those facing barriers to care.
Employment History
Principal, Ann Donner Consulting (1996-1998, 2004-Present)
A niche consulting firm providing interim management, strategic planning, project management and program development services to business, government and nonprofit clients.
Director of Planning and Program Development, Hospice of the North Shore (2003-2004)
Oversaw the development of new patient care programs and service lines for hospice provider.
Executive Director of the Trust for City Hall Plaza (1999-2003)
Led a collaboration between the business community and municipal, state and federal agencies to plan and implement improvements to the 11-acre Boston City Hall Plaza.
Executive Director of Move Massachusetts 2000 (1991-1995)
Directed the activities of diverse coalition of 46 labor, business, environmental and community-based proponents of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project.
Manager, Program Development, Forest City Development (1988-1991)
Managed marketing, communications, public approvals and community relations for a $250 million, 2.3 million square foot, mixed-use real estate project.
City of Boston (1984-1988)
Served in a variety of roles with increasing responsibility—from staffing and managing the schedule of the Mayor of Boston to senior official in the Mayor’s Office of Jobs and Community Services.
Awards
WalkBoston Golden Shoe Award on behalf of Move Massachusetts 2000 for Central Artery/Tunnel Pedestrian Issues Forum – 1996
Willo von Moltke Urban Design Award, Boston Society of Architects for the Rutherford Avenue Corridor Transportation Study as member of Frederic R. Harris Team. Client: Boston Transportation Department - 1999
Build Massachusetts Award, Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, on behalf of the Trust for City Hall Plaza Community Arcade – 2001
Professional and Community Leadership
Officer & Board Member, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Massachusetts Affiliate, 2009 - Present
Officer & Founding Board Member, Boston House for Care, 2008 - Present
Officer and Board Member, Massachusetts Compassionate Care Coalition, 2004 - 2007
Board Member & Vice President, Federated Dorchester Neighborhood Houses, 1993 - 2001
Commissioner, Boston Employment Commission, 1991 - 1996
Chair, Midtown Cultural District Child Care Committee, 1988 – 1989
Education and Post Graduate Studies
Palliative Care Leadership Center Participant, Center for the Advancement of Palliative Care, 2004.
Post Graduate Course: Planning, Funding and Sustaining a Hospital-Based Palliative Care Program, The Page and William Black Post-Graduate School, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 2003.
Graduate Coursework in Real Estate Studies Harvard Graduate School of Design, 1987-1988.
B.A., Hampshire College, 1981.
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