Allison Willner
About Allison Willner
Allison Willner serves as the Senior Vice President of Data Strategy at CCS Fundraising, where she specializes in enhancing client systems through data analysis. With a background in various roles at CCS Fundraising and experience in the nonprofit sector, she focuses on helping organizations leverage their data narratives for effective development programs.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Allison Willner serves as the Senior Vice President of Data Strategy at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on the thoughtful application of data to enhance client systems and processes, particularly in the context of development programs. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding the human side of systems, enabling organizations to take ownership of their data narratives and achieve their objectives.
Previous Experience at CCS Fundraising
Allison Willner has held multiple positions at CCS Fundraising prior to her current role. She was the Executive Director from 2016 to 2018, followed by her tenure as Senior Director of Data Strategy from 2018 to 2019. She then served as Vice President of Data Strategy from 2020 to 2022 and as Assistant Vice President of Data Strategy from 2019 to 2020. Throughout these roles, she contributed to the development and implementation of data-driven strategies for fundraising operations.
Experience at Make-A-Wish Foundation
Allison Willner worked at the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York from 2011 to 2016. She held various roles, including Coordinator of Development, Associate of Annual Giving and Grants, and Manager of Strategy & Operations. Her experience at Make-A-Wish involved managing development initiatives and strategies to support the organization's mission.
Educational Background
Allison Willner has a strong educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, Creative Writing from the State University of New York at Binghamton, graduating in 2011. She then pursued further studies at Columbia University, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she studied Writing and 20th Century Literature at Oxford University for 11 months in 2010 and completed a Certificate Program in Data Analytics at General Assembly in 2016.
Founding the Systems Practice Area
Allison Willner founded the Systems practice area at CCS Fundraising, which focuses on analyzing and improving fundraising operations for complex organizations. This initiative highlights her commitment to enhancing the effectiveness of development programs through data analysis and strategic insights.