Eileen Hillman

Senior Consultant

Overview

Eileen is a development professional with more than twenty years of experience providing strategic counsel and compelling content to nonprofit organizations seeking to advance their missions, raise funds, and plan for future success.

Background

Eileen has significant expertise in development communications, including writing cases for support, mission statements, and grant proposals, as well as in facilitating campaign planning studies and strategic planning initiatives.

With attention to detail and a knack for capturing distinct styles, Eileen has supported nonprofit clients in scripting speeches and programs for special events from gala fundraisers to ribbon cuttings.

Eileen has also supported several nonprofit organizations through interim staffing assignments.  She recently served as interim executive director at the West Philadelphia Alliance for Children (WePAC), providing strategic direction and ensuring a smooth leadership transition while advancing programmatic priorities and achieving fundraising goals.  At Wills Eye Hospital, Eileen served as an interim writer and special projects consultant, drafting development materials, writing grant proposals, and supporting the development team in planning and executing special events. While interim development director at the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, Eileen created a development plan, directed the fundraising programs, and wrote grants. She also provided comprehensive development consulting and grant writing services for Philadelphia Academies, Inc.

 

Nonprofit Experience

  • North10, Philadelphia
  • Wills Eye Hospital
  • Girard College
  • Northwest Arena
  • Baton Rouge Zoo
  • Jackson Zoo
  • Lenape Valley Foundation
  • Mote Aquarium
  • Reid Park Zoo
  • Schuylkill River Heritage Area
  • Bronx Zoo
  • Jackson Zoo

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English – University of Pennsylvania