Gillian Pressman

Gillian Pressman is the Managing Director at Yes In My Back Yard and YIMBY Action, two affiliated organizations focused on promoting pro-housing policies.1 She is a passionate fundraising professional with extensive experience in nonprofit leadership and development.

Career Highlights

YIMBY Action: Gillian has been with YIMBY Action since May 2019, where she initially served as the Director of Development.1 In this role, she led fundraising efforts across both the 501(c)(4) and 501(c)(3) organizations, significantly growing the organization's revenue from under $500,000 in 2019 to nearly $2.2 million in 2021.1

Previous Roles: Prior to joining YIMBY Action, Gillian held several leadership positions in other nonprofit organizations:

• Senior Director of Development at Peer Health Exchange (2017-2019)1
• Massachusetts Executive Director at Generation Citizen (2013-2017)1
• Alumni Society Program Manager at BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) (2008-2012)1

Expertise and Passion

Gillian describes herself as passionate about fundraising, viewing it as a means to channel resources to where they are most needed.1 Her current focus is on housing issues, aligning with YIMBY Action's mission to advocate for abundant, affordable housing and inclusive, sustainable communities across the United States.4

Recent Activities

As of 2024, Gillian continues to be actively involved in YIMBY Action's growth and hiring initiatives. She has recently posted about job openings within the organization, including positions for a digital marketer and a National Chapter Manager, indicating the organization's ongoing expansion and commitment to growing the pro-housing movement.23