Amber Myers

Driving cultivation and prospecting to renew and secure institutional philanthropic support for Groundswell’s new strategic vision. Leading engagement with foundation partners to cultivate, solicit, and steward grants, coordinating leadership and program staff involvement at each stage and ensuring full compliance with reports and proposals. Supporting the long-term sustainable growth of Groundswe

Lead enterprise revenue strategy supporting a $20M annual budget, directing government, institutional, and corporate portfolios.

►Captured $16M in competitive awards, surpassing revenue targets by 48% through 80+ proposals.
►Achieved 100% success rate with new public funders and a 90% renewal rate with existing partners.
►Directed 61 active awards (28 public, 33 private), ensuring full fund spend

Guided institutional fundraising strategy for a $14M+ operating budget and developed the organization’s first enterprise-wide systems.

►Surpassed revenue goals by 30%, securing $10.8M through strategic cultivation of government and foundation funding.
►Deployed agency-wide infrastructure for prospecting, submissions, and reporting, boosting compliance and efficiency.
►​​Strengthened cross-departm

Established the organization’s first revenue-generating strategy to support a $3M budget and global mission.

►Generated $1.5M in new revenue from NASA, Microsoft, Gates Foundation, and international partners.
►Converted 80% of global prospects into funders, boosting visibility and investor confidence.
►Launched first fundraising infrastructure, including donor systems and grant workflows.
►Blende

Directed operations, fundraising, and organizational growth during a period of rapid expansion.

►Scaled staff capacity from 7 to 15 FTEs and expanded service sites from 3 to 8, increasing community access by 166%.
►Achieved 25% year-over-year revenue growth, serving as Interim Executive Director during leadership transition.
►Instituted contingency planning and budget controls, safeguarding organ

Launched the organization’s first fundraising department and diversified revenue streams.

►Tripled organizational revenue in 2 years by establishing donor programs, CRM systems, and grant portfolios.
►Orchestrated annual gala and donor engagement campaigns, strengthening retention and pipeline growth.
►Designed first donor communications systems, professionalizing outreach and cultivation.

Advised grassroots organizations on fundraising infrastructure, donor systems, and events.

►Boosted fundraising capacity for five nonprofits through CRM implementation and grant strategies.
►Elevated donor engagement with tailored communications and stewardship systems.
►Produced mission-driven events that expanded outreach and sponsor participation.



Early Career Roles
●Development Associate –

Completed a Master of Science curriculum aimed at fostering more sustainable communities through water, waste, energy, and environmental systems management - with a focus on policy, advocacy, and community engagement. Master’s thesis, “Green Guidelines and Healthy Buildings: Updating Policy to Regulate Phthalate Exposure in New York City Schools.”

Completed a semester long study exchange which included seminar and coursework on environmental justice law and policy. Participated in "Pursuing Environmental Justice: Three Perspectives on the Road Ahead," a student led panel discussion focusing on environmental justice policy reform.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in English/Writing with a focus on Women's Studies