About me

I am a nonprofit strategist and fundraiser with 14 years of leadership experience at some of New York City’s most innovative civic and cultural organizations—including the High Line, World Monuments Fund, and The Public Theater. My expertise spans foundation and government relations, individual giving, fundraising communications, and organizational development.

At the High Line, I led significant expansion of public and private funding for educational and cultural programming and public art. For World Monuments Fund, I strengthened and codified the major giving program while also planning and leading incredible donor trips to international sites of cultural significance (ask for my international restaurant recommendations!). At The Public Theater, I worked with major donors and program team members to build support for a beloved NYC institution. 

I have a degree in ceramics from Bates College and am passionate about cities, parks, the performing and visual arts, traveling near and far, and cooking a good meal. I’m a native New Yorker, but am currently living in the Ozark Mountains and pursuing an MFA in ceramics.

 
 

Photo by Liz Ligon.

How I can help

 
 

I work with small and mid-size nonprofits on comprehensive fundraising and programming strategy. I can help you with:

  • Grant development

  • Annual fundraising campaigns

  • Development writing and communications

  • Strategic planning

Let’s connect

Want to discuss a specific challenge or get some general advice? Let’s find a time to talk. 

paul@hecklerstrategies.com