+ Ann Donner Consulting +




		Curriculum Vitae Download CV Ann Donner has more than 20 years experience managing complex public/private projects and initiatives. During the course of her career, she has spearheaded millions of dollars in successful city planning, public space usage and real estate projects; developed significant resources for a variety of organizations; and managed budgets of up to $8 million. Ms. Donner 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 Served as the executive director of two nonprofit organizations and as a consultant to nonprofits. Reversed deficits and diversified funding opportunities. Improved organizational performance; board and membership participation; and staff morale. Measurably increased organizational visibility and influence. Raised millions from private gifts, foundations, special events and government sources. Developed business plans and budgets. Led strategic planning efforts. Managed marketing and communications efforts. Urban Planning Experience overseeing and facilitating public participation on major urban planning projects. Managed interdisciplinary teams of design, urban planning, environmental and transportation consultants for the development of new roadway designs and a pedestrian accessibility plan. Created a model for and facilitated consensus on complex public projects with multiple constituencies. Public Policy Designed and organized over 100 public policy forums on transportation, infrastructure and community issues. Served as Commissioner on the Boston Employment Commission for four years. Played a key role in designing and implementing citywide employment, training and recruitment program for thousands of Boston residents. Health Care Former director of program development for the largest hospice provider in Massachusetts. 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. Board member of a statewide coalition dedicated to improving end-of-life care. Founder and officer of Boston House for Care, Inc, an initiative to develop a 15-bed hospice house in Boston. Real Estate Development/Project Management Experience securing public approvals including land transfers, licenses, zoning variances and design reviews. Provided oversight and management of $500,000 marketing effort. Spearheaded funding and public approvals for $2.7 million outdoor civic space completed on time and on budget. Led interdisciplinary teams of design professionals, urban planners, transportation consultants and construction managers. Handled comprehensive government and community relations efforts. Employment History Principal, Ann Donner Consulting, (1996-1998, 2004-Present) A niche consulting firm providing interim management, 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 the largest hospice provider in Massachusetts. 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 Commissioner, Boston Employment Commission, 1991- 1996 Chair, Midtown Cultural District Child Care Committee, 1988 – 1989 Officer & Board Member, Massachusetts Compassionate Care Coalition - Present Founder & Officer, Boston House for Care, Inc. - Present Education and Post Graduate Studies Palliative Care Leadership Center, 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.