Hillevi Wyman has a BA in Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Masters in Library and Information Sciences from San Jose State University.

She has worked in development since 1993. Before she became a consultant, Ms. Wyman worked in development for Santa Clara University, St. Cloud State University (Minnesota), San Francisco Opera, and the University of Connecticut. As a consultant, she has worked with a broad range of organizations, including EarthJustice (formerly the legal division of the Sierra Club), the East Bay Community Foundation, the Washington, DC Opera, the Monson Free Library, and the University of California at San Francisco.

Professional service has included serving as Advancement Services Track Chair for the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) national conference, and speaking on a variety of topics at the national and chapter levels.

Ms. Wyman also has hands-on experience with grantwriting, international fundraising, cultivation and gift solicitation.

Her highest priority is finding an ethical and effective way for you to raise funds for your organization.