Ellen Kane
Vice President for Advancement and Communications @ Saint Michael’s College | Fundraising, Community Engagement, Philanthropy, Communications
- Role
- Vice President for Advancement and Communications at Saint Michael's College
- Location
- South Burlington, VT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ellen Kane
With over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, currently leading the advancement and communication efforts at Saint Michael\'s College as Vice President for Advancement and Communications. Focused on driving donor relations, managing alumni engagement, fostering corporate and government partnerships, and sharing the college’s successes across all communication platforms. Oversees a diverse team of development professionals to ensure alignment with the institution\'s mission and strategic goals. Previously, as Executive Director of the Vermont Catholic Community Foundation, contributed to the organization\'s growth from inception to over 110+ funds supporting scholarships, parishes, and charities. Adept at fundraising, community engagement, investment management and philanthropy, with a proven track record of building impactful relationships to advance organizational objectives.
Experience
Vice President for Advancement and Communications
Sep 2025 — Present
Education
Columbia College Chicago
Masters, Secondary Education and Teaching
1994 — 1996
Loyola University Chicago
BA, English & Creative Writing
1988 — 1993
University of Illinois Chicago
Social Work
1998 — 2001
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Board Development
- Fundraising
- Community Engagement
- Nonprofits
- Annual Giving
- Public Speaking
- Grants
- Non-Profit Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Event Planning
- Philanthropy
- Healthcare
- Stewardship
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Program Development
- Higher Education
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