Carolyn Hanson

Senior Associate

With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Carolyn Hanson specializes in Donor and Constituent Engagement. Her experience has included owning a successful nonprofit consulting business, working for the public information and philanthropy departments at amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and providing writing services to various UN agencies, including UNDP’s HIV/AIDS Group, UNIFEM (now UN Women), the Office of the UNSGSA, and SDG Impact. Carolyn graduated from Barnard College with a bachelor’s degree in English. As a grant writer, she has consistently raised more than $2 million per year. Her additional skills include direct mail marketing, copywriting, and editing. Carolyn’s wide-ranging experience has helped her develop subject-matter expertise in HIV/AIDS, global and public health, homelessness, LGBTQ+ rights, economic development, financial inclusion, animal welfare, and more. As an independent consultant, she has worked with Housing Works, Bailey House, Bideawee, March of Dimes, and others. Carolyn enjoys learning from her clients and helping them share their visions for a better world with donors and the public.  

Area of Expertise:
Carolyn’s core expertise is in Donor and Constituent Engagement including proposal writing, donor communications, and nonprofit publications.

Experience:
Healthcare, International Development

Fundraising Must Have:
I work to cultivate a deep understanding of my clients’ work so that I can tell their story effectively to raise funds.