Eleanor Huston
About Eleanor Huston
Eleanor Huston serves as the Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in major gifts fundraising and donor communication, she has held various roles in the nonprofit sector, including positions at the Art Institute of Chicago and MASS MoCA.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Eleanor Huston currently serves as Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on major gifts fundraising and employs a strategic approach tailored to meet the needs of clients across various sectors. Her work emphasizes enhancing donor communication and stewardship, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting philanthropic initiatives.
Previous Experience at CCS Fundraising
Eleanor Huston has held multiple positions at CCS Fundraising prior to her current role. She served as Senior Director from 2020 to 2021 and as Executive Director from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she was Associate Director from 2018 to 2019. Throughout her tenure, she developed expertise in major gifts strategy and donor communication, which she applied in diverse client engagements.
Background in Arts and Culture
Eleanor Huston has a background in the arts and culture sector, having worked as Major Gifts Coordinator at the Art Institute of Chicago from 2016 to 2018. She also held the position of Assets for Artists Associate at MASS MoCA for nearly a year in 2013-2014. Her experience in these roles has contributed to her understanding of fundraising within the arts community.
Education and Academic Background
Eleanor Huston studied at Smith College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in American/United States Studies/Civilization and French from 2009 to 2013. She furthered her education at Université Paris Sorbonne (Paris IV) for one year in 2011-2012. Her academic background provides a foundation for her work in strategic fundraising and donor relations.
Expertise in Fundraising Strategy
Eleanor Huston possesses expertise in major gifts strategy, donor communication, and stewardship, particularly within the environmental, higher education, and arts & culture sectors. Her strategic approach to fundraising is informed by her diverse experiences across various organizations, allowing her to effectively address the unique needs of her clients.