Ann Donner

Ann Donner Consulting

457 Waltham Street, West Newton, MA, MA 02465 | (617) 335-7026 | ann@anndonner.com
Works in: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Last updated:
Friday, Aug 15, 2025

I offer strategic planning, board and staff development, facilitation, program design, and organizational assessment and management services for mission-driven organizations. My collaborative, client-centered approach is tailored to each organization’s culture and goals, with a focus on translating strategy into measurable results. With over 25 years of leadership in nonprofit, government, business, and civic sectors—including executive director and board roles—I bring extensive cross-sector expertise, skilled facilitation, and a proven record of enhancing organizational capacity and impact.

Areas of Expertise:

Board assessment, structure, training, performance

Organizational evaluation, Program evaluation

Interim directorship, Succession / transition planning

Leadership training and development, Team building

Strategic planning, Organizational development, Business / financial models, Meeting facilitation, Organizational assessments

Deep expertise in these issue areas: City & State Government, Economic Development, Professional Associations, Social Services / Human Services

Past Clients:

  • Organization: RCAP Solutions
    Name: Jenna Day
    Description of services provided: Strategic plan development for a $34 million nonprofit that provides affordable housing assistance, environmental service consulting, and property management services.
    Year services provided: 2023-2025
    Contact Info: (508) 599-0254 | jday@rcapsolutions.org
  • Organization: Neighborhood House Charter School, Dorchester, MA
    Name: Kate Scott
    Description of services provided: Project management of facilities planning and organizational development support in Dorchester, MA
    Year services provided: 2016 to 2024
    Contact Info: (617) 312-3543 x3222 | katenscott7@gmail.com
  • Organization: Brockton Public Library
    Name: Paul Engle
    Description of services provided: Development of a 5-year strategic plan for the Brockton Public Library, Brockton, MA
    Year services provided: 2018-2019
    Contact Info: (508) 850-7890 x101 | pengle@cobma.us
  • Organization: The Stissing Center
    Name: Patrick Trettenero
    Description of services provided: Strategic plan development for a new arts and cultural center in Pine Plains, NY
    Year services provided: 2021-2022
    Contact Info: (518) 771-3340 | patrick@thestissingcenter.org
  • Organization: Association for Commuter Transportation
    Name: David Straus
    Description of services provided: Strategic plan development for an international professional trade association.
    Year services provided: 2019
    Contact Info: (202) 792-5801 | dstraus@actweb.org
  • Organization: Town of Hanson
    Name: Lisa Green, Town Administrator
    Description of services provided: Facilitated a comprehensive strategic planning process for the Town of Hanson, MA
    Year services provided: 2022-2023
    Contact Info: (781) 293-2131 | LGreen@HANSON-MA.gov


Training & Workshops:

  • Name: Board Development
    Duration: 3 hours
    Fee: $1,700 per session
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size: 10
    Maximum Audience Size: 30
    Reference: Kathryn Madden, kmadden@clarku.edu,508-793-8846
  • Name: Project Management
    Duration: 3 hours
    Fee: $1,700 per session
    Fees Negotiable: Yes
    Minimum Audience Size: 10
    Maximum Audience Size: 30
    Reference: Mary Nee, (617) 226-5678

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