Margaux Ancel
Philanthropy Partner – Operations, Administration, Fundraising
Nonprofit Consultant, Travel Enthusiast
About
Margaux holds a Master’s Degree in Arts Administration from the University of Connecticut. She is passionate about supporting communities in needs through strategic philanthropy and creative problem-solving and strives to learn something new every day.
In her current role, she helps private and corporate foundations uncover their values, interests, and philanthropic vision. She facilitates the design of impactful giving programs, and identifying partnership opportunities.
As a consultant, she specializes in operations management, database transitions, and fundraising content development. She collaborates with each client to provide creative, efficient, and customized solutions. She previously managed the Development Department operations and special events at the Center for Architecture.
Originally from France, she studied in Montreal and Connecticut, and now lives in Brooklyn. She loves cooking, traveling, and reading.
Experience
Foundation Source
Private Client Advisor
I help private foundations grow their impact through the development of thoughtful giving programs and excellent operational and compliance oversight
Center for Architecture / AIA New York
Development Manager (2021 – 2023)
Grants and Foundations Relations Manager (2021)
Development Associate (2019 – 2021)
Managed all aspect of fundraising strategy and implementation through a combination of special events, institutional, individual, and corporate giving, annual fund, as well as stewardship programs.
Margaux Ancel Consulting
Provide comprehensive administrative, fundraising, database, and collections management services to nonprofits of all sizes.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Major Gifts Development Intern
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Annual Fund Development Intern
Connecticut Repertory Theatre
Assistant House Manager, Marketing Assistant
The Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry
Development Assistant
The William Benton Museum of Art
Development and Administrative Assistant
The Daily Campus
Copy and Layout Editor, Reporter
Education
Master of Fine Arts, 2019
Nonprofit Administration
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts, 2016
Journalism
University of Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts, 2016
Art History, Minor in Anthropology
University of Connecticut
Contact
Looking to connect professionally or share travel tips? Don’t hesitate to reach out!
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