About Karen

Bio

Karen is a Detroit-based Certified Fundraising Executive with 25 years of experience. Karen has an expertise in Monthly Giving & Mid-level donor program development. She brings invaluable knowledge of nonprofit program insight to every meeting.

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Karen Gleason

CFRE specializing in
Monthly Giving and
Mid-Level Donor Campaigns

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Experience

Karen served in leadership positions at American Cancer Society, the Arthritis Foundation and American Diabetes Association and has held VP positions at NNE Marketing and Grizzard. Karen worked as a principal consultant at Blackbaud and was elected Chair of the 2018 Direct Marketing Association Leadership Summit.

Wins

  • Directed individual giving for major NGOs
  • Led client services at two top agencies
  • Launched innovative digital programs