Ellie Mc Guire
About Ellie Mc Guire
Ellie Mc Guire serves as the Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising and has been a CGI U Commitment Mentor at the Clinton Global Initiative since 2020. With a strong background in non-profit development and sustainability, she has held various roles in organizations focused on education and environmental issues.
Work at CCS Fundraising
Ellie Mc Guire currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, a role she has occupied since 2021. Prior to this, she served as Executive Director for two separate terms, from 2019 to 2020 and again from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to various fundraising initiatives and capital campaign management efforts. Additionally, she worked as Associate Director from 2018 to 2019, where she further developed her expertise in non-profit development consulting.
Current Role at Clinton Global Initiative
Since 2020, Ellie Mc Guire has been serving as a CGI U Commitment Mentor for Sustainability at the Clinton Global Initiative. In this role, she provides guidance and support to students and organizations committed to sustainability projects. Her involvement reflects her dedication to environmental issues and her experience in strategic non-profit development.
Education and Expertise
Ellie Mc Guire has a strong educational background, holding a Master of Science (MSc) in Global Environment, Politics, and Society from The University of Edinburgh, achieved in 2017. She also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science and Government from Lehigh University in 2015, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government with a focus on Global Studies from the same institution in 2014. Her expertise includes capital campaign management, development training, and feasibility assessments for non-profit organizations.
Professional Background
Ellie Mc Guire has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She served as a Community School Coordinator with AmeriCorps VISTA, a Research Consultant at IUCN, and held positions at Lehigh University, including Project Coordinator for the Global Citizenship Program. Her experience also includes roles at the United Nations and Edinburgh University Students' Association, where she focused on social enterprise and volunteer coordination.
Consulting and Non-Profit Development
Ellie Mc Guire has provided strategic non-profit development consulting to a range of clients, including educational institutions and environmental organizations. Her work has involved equipping non-profit organizations with the skills necessary to enhance their fundraising capabilities and conducting feasibility assessments to evaluate the potential success of proposed projects.