Clare McCully

About Clare McCully

More than 3 decades of non-profit education experience, with positions of increasing scope, responsibility and accountability. Known for getting the right things done right. Collaborative, inclusive approach. Positive and pro-active style. • Collaborative Leader: Recognized for cross-organizational partnerships; staff recruitment and development; disciplined strategic and marketing approaches; effective and cost-efficient programs and execution • Growth Opportunity Seeker: Skilled in balancing pursuit of new, promising initiatives while fully leveraging and respecting proven practices and strategies of the organization • Confident Communicator: Experienced in public speaking, connecting across diverse populations and points-of-view, operating in formal and informal settings • Team Builder: Develop and maintain high-performing, motivated teams to integrate within the confines and culture of the larger organization; work seamlessly with boards and administration • Adaptable Strategist and Marketer: Extensive experience with consistent strong results and lasting impact in organizations with very different structures, cultures and starting points

Experience

1. Senior Advisor

   Zrg Aspen Leadership Group

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• Wellesley College

  A.B., Medieval-Renaissance Studies

  1977 — 1981

Skills

• Program Development
• Strategic Planning
• Donor Relations
• Planning
• Board Development
• Leadership Development
• Editing
• Board Training
• Non-Profit Administration
• Non-Profits
• Annual Giving
• Writing
• Fundraising
• Major Gift Development
• Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Budgeting
• Higher Education
• Community Outreach
• Event Planning
• Alumni Relations
• Public Relations
• Grant Writing
• Prospect Research
• Press Releases
• Marketing Communications
• Proposal Writing
• Special Events
• Event Management
• Coaching
• Grants
• Philanthropy
• Stewardship
• Marketing Strategy
• Volunteer Management