Maryellen Burke is a resident of Portsmouth, NH where she has been a leader in the community for over 25 years. Maryellen has experienced perspectives that can be leveraged for her clients. She is a nonprofit professional, including roles as board chair; volunteer; donor; and multiple staff leadership positions in small, middle, and large organizations. Sectors of specialization include healthcare, environment, and arts and culture.
Maryellen is a seasoned fundraiser with a demonstrated history of working with high net worth individuals, family offices, private and public foundations, and large and small nonprofits. For over ten years she worked at NH Charitable Foundation and also has direct experience as a nonprofit leader on the front lines. She has been trained by The Philanthropic Initiative in intergenerational philanthropic wealth advising with the Boston Foundation. She taught graduate classes on Fundraising and Nonprofit Leadership at the University of New Hampshire. Maryellen spent her early career teaching in the university setting after attaining her Ph.D. focused in English from University of Florida.
“The daily grind of nonprofit work can often get in the way of achieving great results. Working with our development team, Maryellen has kept us focused on our strategic priorities and helped us make the most of our limited time. She has been an invaluable resource for our organization due to her deep knowledge of our community and expertise in the field. In a room of musicians, it's quickly evident that Maryellen is the rockstar.”
— Russ Grazier, CEO, Portsmouth Music and Arts Center
