Ellen Thomson
About Ellen Thomson
Ellen Thomson serves as the Associate Director of Fundraising Impact & Support at Share Our Strength, bringing extensive experience in strategic alliances and fundraising from her previous roles at First Book and Share Our Strength.
Current Role at Share Our Strength
Ellen Thomson serves as the Associate Director of Fundraising Impact & Support at Share Our Strength, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing fundraising strategies and supporting program operations to maximize impact. Her extensive experience in fundraising and program management contributes to the organization's mission to end hunger and poverty.
Previous Experience at Share Our Strength
Before her current role, Ellen Thomson worked at Share Our Strength as the Senior Manager of Strategic Fundraising & Program Operations from 2020 to 2023. In this capacity, she managed fundraising initiatives and program operations, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals. Her tenure at Share Our Strength has equipped her with a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector.
Experience at First Book
Ellen Thomson held multiple positions at First Book, including Manager of Strategic Alliances from 2016 to 2017, Coordinator of Strategic Alliances from 2015 to 2016, and Senior Manager of Strategic Alliances in 2017. Her work involved developing partnerships and strategic initiatives to support literacy and education for children in need.
Background in Health Policy and Membership Services
Ellen Thomson has a diverse background in health policy and membership services. She worked at the National Business Coalition on Health as Director of Membership & Member Services for three months in 2014 and as Communications & Program Manager from 2012 to 2014. She also served as an Assistant at the same organization from 2011 to 2012, gaining valuable experience in health-related initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Thomson earned her Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) degree in Health Policy from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2011 to 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a focus on Peace and Conflict Studies from the College of the Holy Cross, completed in 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health and nonprofit management.