Hallie Hudson

About Hallie Hudson

Mission - driven accomplished leader with 15+ years of success in corporate, foundation, institutional, grassroots and individual global giving who consistently exceeds revenue goals and leads teams to surpass targets. Proven manager, mentor, and motivator of fundraising teams of diverse experience levels centered in a culture of care.Recognized as a malleable and collaborative strategist who translates ideas into achievable plans of action. Adept in cultivating enduring relationships with team members, partners, high-net-worth individuals, and key stakeholders while maintaining a vibrant sense of humor.

Experience

1. Director, Development, U s Climate Alliance

   U.S. Climate Alliance

   Aug 2024 — Present

   Develop & lead comprehensive revenue strategies to exceed $13.6M in annual fundraising goals, including a 5% strategic reserve to support long-term financial sustainability. Secure & manage multi-year, multimillion-dollar partnerships ranging from $250K to $9.7M. Project annual revenue, identify budget gaps, & drive cross-departmental fundraising efforts. Achieved $18.7M in revenue in 2025—137.5% of goal.Maintain & grow funder relationships through high-touch, personalized stewardship. Oversee tailored communications & engagement to elevate donor experience & deepen investment in the Alliance’s impact. Track donor engagement milestones, deadlines, & deliverables to ensure timely follow-up, accountability, & cross-team coordination.Identify, research, & qualify prospective funders using data analysis, prospecting tools, & strategic research. Build & manage a strong pipeline by assessing giving history, philanthropic priorities, & alignment with organizational goals to prioritize high-potential opportunities & uncover new funding streams.Lead development & submission of high-impact funding proposals aligned with organizational strategy. Partner with Operations & Member Services teams to craft compelling narratives & accurate, compliant budgets.Oversee organization-wide grant reporting, managing timelines, deliverables, & compliance requirements. Coordinate financial & programmatic inputs & facilitate executive-level review & approval.Created & institutionalized a cross-functional grant tracking system to monitor deliverables, improving transparency, accountability, & strategic visibility.Develop & execute the annual development plan with a focus on operational efficiency, strategic stewardship, & alignment of team & departmental goals with fundraising priorities.Lead implementation & ongoing management of donor management & project management systems, ensuring accurate data capture, reporting, & actionable insights to inform fundraising strategy.

Education

• Florida State University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Business Management

  2002 — 2005