Mary Hedahl brings over 20 years of experience fundraising on behalf of human rights, civil liberties, social justice, and the environment. Most recently, Mary was the Head of Philanthropy at the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery, Chief Development Officer at Skoll Awardee Fair Trade USA and Senior Advisor, Business Development for MCE Social Capital. Her previous leadership positions include Vice President of Development at Human Rights First and Director of Development at the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), dramatically increasing the funds raised at both organizations. She also worked as the Eastern Director of Major Gifts at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), overseeing the Major Gifts Department at a time of unprecedented growth. She has served on the boards of the East Harlem Block Schools and the International Theatre and Literacy Project and now serves on the Board of NYCLU. She is delighted to be working with Crisis Action as the Strategic Philanthropy Advisor.
