Anne Gorman
About Anne Gorman
Anne Gorman is the Associate Director of Donor Recognition and Engagement at Harvard Business School, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in donor relations, having held various roles at NPR and Harvard Business School, and has a background in Religious Studies from Lewis & Clark College.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Anne Gorman serves as the Associate Director of Donor Recognition and Engagement at Harvard Business School since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing donor relations and engagement strategies. Gorman is responsible for managing the annual MBA Fellowship Celebration, which brings together 600 donors, students, and guests on campus. She collaborates with the development team to create customized engagement opportunities aimed at cultivating relationships with high-capacity prospects.
Previous Experience at Harvard Business School
Prior to her current position, Gorman held multiple roles at Harvard Business School. She worked as Manager of Donor Recognition from 2018 to 2019, Assistant Director of Donor Recognition from 2019 to 2021, and Coordinator of Donor Recognition from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, she refined team processes to ensure efficient recognition practices and conceptualized strategic discussions to design and implement programs that engage donors.
Experience at NPR
Gorman has extensive experience at NPR, where she worked in various capacities from 2012 to 2017. She began as a Development Intern in 2012, followed by roles as a Donor Relations Assistant from 2014 to 2015, and as a Donor Relations Manager from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as a Development Data Specialist from 2012 to 2014. Her roles involved managing donor relations and data, contributing to the organization's development efforts.
Internship at Smithsonian Institution
In 2011, Gorman completed a four-month internship at the Smithsonian Institution, specifically at the Archives of American Art. This role provided her with foundational experience in development and external affairs within a prominent cultural institution in Washington, DC.
Educational Background
Gorman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies with a minor in Chinese from Lewis & Clark College, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her academic background has contributed to her understanding of diverse cultural perspectives, which she applies in her professional roles.