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Tracy Cramer is the Chief Development Officer at Liberation Programs, Inc., having joined the organization in November 2023. She brings over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, particularly in fundraising and communications. Her role focuses on donor stewardship and strategic planning to enhance the organization’s fundraising efforts.1 2

Career Highlights

Chief Philanthropy Officer at Person to Person (2018-2022): Led fundraising initiatives that supported low-income families in Fairfield County.1
Vice President of Development and Communications at Habitat for Humanity New York City (2013-2016): Developed comprehensive fundraising strategies that increased support from various sources.2
Director of Development at the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (2016-2017): Surpassed fundraising goals significantly within her first year.2

Educational Background

Tracy holds two master's degrees in urban planning and historic preservation from Columbia University, along with a bachelor's degree from Penn State University. Before her nonprofit career, she worked as an urban planner specializing in affordable housing and even operated a bakery in San Francisco for several years.1 2

Contact Information

For inquiries, Tracy can be reached via email at tracy.cramer@liberationprograms.org or by phone at 203.391.7902.3

Highlights

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Experience

Chief Development Officer at Liberation Programs, Inc. (November 2023 - Present)

Director Of Development at Circle of Care (May 2022 - November 2023), Chief Philanthropy Officer at Person-to-Person (June 2018 - May 2022), Director of Development at Keep America Beautiful (May 2017 - April 2018), Director of Development at Alzheimer's Foundation of America (April 2016 - April 2017), Vice President of Development and Communications at Habitat for Humanity New York City (April 2013 - February 2016), Director of Development and Communications at Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust (April 2012 - April 2013), Grants Manager at Austin Habitat for Humanity (March 2010 - March 2012), Owner and Entrepreneur of The Buttercream Studio (January 2008 - November 2010), Planner at The Marchese Company (April 2007 - April 2008), Redevelopment Agency/Housing Director at City of Menlo Park (October 2006 - March 2007), Forward Planning Manager/Project Manager at Toll Brothers (August 2005 - September 2006), Senior Planner at City of Menlo Park (May 1999 - August 2005), City Planner at City of Minneapolis (1996 - 1999)

Education

Masters in Urban Planning at Columbia University in the City of New York (1992 - 1995), Master's degree in Historic Preservation and Conservation at Columbia University in the City of New York (1992 - 1995), Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Art History at Penn State University (1988 - 1992)