Ame Hellman

A lawyer by training, Ame comes to Neimand Collaborative bringing a passion for creating social impact by harnessing the power of philanthropy. A lifelong conservationist and fundraiser with over 25 years of experience in leadership roles with national organizations, Ame has worked with and led cross-functional teams on organizational strategic planning, fundraising planning and building effective major and principal gift programs. Her efforts have driven the advancement of national organizations such as The Nature Conservancy, the World Wildlife Fund and The Wilderness Society. She raised $20M at WWF in a rapid two-year strategy launch campaign to support the organization’s strategic vision. As the Vice President of Philanthropy at The Wilderness Society, she tripled the number of major and principal gift donors and revenue, including the launch of a successful Leadership Initiative campaign that raised $40M. Most recently she served as Chief Philanthropy Officer for the National Park Foundation, helping the foundation meet its goal of $500M for the Centennial Campaign for America’s National Parks and build out its first regional major gifts team. When Ame’s not making the world a better place through her knack for philanthropy, you’ll find her training and competing in dressage with her talented Danish Warmblood, Asta.