Anne Melvin
About Anne Melvin
Currently engaged in training and education of the 370+ person central Harvard Alumni Affairs and Development office, specializing in front-line fundraiser training at one of the nation's premiere fundraising organizations. 19 years of professional experience in front-line fundraising at Harvard across annual fund, major and planned gifts. Expertise working with high net-worth individuals and families, shaping and guiding their philanthropic vision, and closing gifts. Broad and deep experience in all types of planned gifts from working in a high-throughput shop with high gift-level clientele. Extensive writing and public speaking experience both professionally and as a volunteer. Expertise in development marketing and communications, annual fund, and major gifts. Former real estate attorney practicing in the area of foreclosures and real estate secured lending. Founder of Dynamic Fundraising Training, a consulting business offering training sessions to front line fundraisers across the nation. Clients include: ACLU, National Chapter Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Catholic Relief Services Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Columbus Symphony Orchestra Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston Greater Public Hawaii Planned Giving Council Jewish Federation of Broward County Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Junior Achievement, USA Marquette University Massachusetts General Hospital Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Museum of Science, Boston New Life Home Refurnishing National Association of Veterinary Schools Northern Ohio Charitable Gift Planners Ohio Five Colleges Conference Ohio State University Oregon Community Foundation PG Calc The Plummer Home for Boys Salvation Army Southern Illinois University Foundation Stelter Tufts University USA Olympic Committee United Way of Greater Houston Numerous planned giving councils nationwide Specialties: Structuring complex planned gifts, gift planning advertising and marketing, lead generation, creative and business writing, communications, mentoring, fundraising training and consulting. Former experience in real estate law.