Mary Gladstone-Highland
Director of Grants @Michigan State Bar Foundation
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Grants @Michigan State Bar Foundation
Lansing, MI, US
Oversee grant strategy, compliance, and impact assessment for Michigan’s leading funder of civil legal aid and justice initiatives. Lead equitable and participatory grantmaking, ensuring strategic alignment with access to justice goals. Manage all stages of the grant cycle, from funding strategy development to performance evaluation, while collaborating with grantees, legal service providers, and community stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Grant Strategy & Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive funding strategy aligned with MSBF’s mission and goals.Grant Management & Compliance: Oversee funding processes, reporting, and compliance to ensure efficiency and legal adherence.Impact Assessment & Evaluation: Analyze grantee performance metrics to measure impact and enhance funding effectiveness.Capacity Building & Technical Assistance: Provide support to grantees to improve service delivery and expand justice initiatives.Cross-Sector Collaboration: Engage with philanthropy networks, legal aid organizations, and policymakers to drive systemic change.Core Skills: Grant Strategy | Equitable Grantmaking | Legal Services Funding | Program Evaluation | Compliance & Reporting | Impact Measurement | Capacity Building
EDUCATION
Boston University, Center for Professional Education
Professional Fundraising Certification
Syracuse University - Maxwell School
Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature, General
ABOUT MARY GLADSTONE-HIGHLAND
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