Pam Amundsen, Donor Services Manager

Areas of Expertise 

Donor stewardship, special events, fundraising, advisor liasion, data management

Biography

Originally from Orlando, Pam relocated to Traverse City to be a part of the work the Community Foundation is doing throughout the region. With a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Auburn University, Pam aims to promote initiatives worth following by coming alongside people working for change. She has nearly a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, working previously for an organization that focused on collective impact, community engagement, and asset-based community development. She also serves on the She also serves as a Tri-Chair for Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy's Michigan Steering Committee, President for Northern Blooms, and is also on the Migrant Resource Council and Native Justice Coalition's Decolonizing Philanthropy Advisory Council. Pam and her partner, Roger, love being outdoors and are in awe of the beauty of Northern Michigan. They live with their kid in a small house downtown where they try to be good neighbors and good humans.

Causes She's Passionate About

Equity and inclusion, 2SLGTBQIA+, immigration, climate change, systemic change, addressing root causes, power sharing

Favorite Places in the Five-County Region

Esch Beach, Maple Bay, Hickory Hills, Farm Club, Grocer's Daughter, Rough Pony

Contact Pam

Phone: (231) 935-4066 ext. 101 | Email: pamundsen@gtrcf.org