Biography

With over 20 years experience managing strategic initiatives in the public, nonprofit and private sectors, Ann Donner has held numerous leadership positions with government, civic, health care and business organizations. A skilled strategist and facilitator, she has built her reputation on a unique ability to uncover creative approaches and a talent for bringing disparate interests together toward a common goal.

Former executive director of Move Massachusetts 2000 and of the Trust for City Hall Plaza, Ms. Donner brings her expertise in government and community relations; fundraising and public-private partnerships to her consulting practice. Over the course of her career, she has spearheaded the investment of hundreds of millions of dollars in critical urban infrastructure and real estate projects, and raised significant resources for the organizations and initiatives she has represented. In the process, she has promoted new models for consensus-building; increased the effectiveness and profile of numerous organizations; influenced the design and programming of important public spaces; and helped promote better end-of-life care—all while collaborating with a broad range of constituencies.