Mary Ellen has nearly 20 years of experience as a major gifts and planned giving professional, working for educational, civic and health organizations and associations. She received her MBA from the University of Detroit and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Only 10% of fundraising professionals.  Mary Ellen has raised over $11.5 million dollars from individuals, corporations and foundations.   She has observed that many non-profits need major gifts expertise, but on a part time, not full time basis. Through Sequoia   Philanthropic, LLC, experienced, effective major gifts staffing will be provided to help organizations increase the number and size of major gifts raised from individuals. Mary Ellen is committed to providing effective and interim major gifts consulting to help non-profit organizations meet their mission.

Sequoia Philanthropic, LLC has helped the following organizations: ASAE & the Center A.S.P.E.N. Rhoads Research Foundation Cathlolic Coalition for Special Education, Inc. Catholic Information Center Habitat for Humanity - Montgomery County I Love Reggee Organization ILSI Research Foundation International Life Sciences Institute  Literacy Volunteers and Advocates National Association of State Arts Agencies Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association Saving Promise