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Gretchen Ehle

Gretchen Ehle

Nonprofit executive — finance, fundraising, and global programs

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Washington, DC
Joined October 2025
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Summary

Finance and revenue leader in the nonprofit/think-tank sector: As Atlantic Council's Chief Finance and Revenue Officer (2019–2025), Gretchen led financial management, compliance, and strategic business development. She helped establish and grow the Council's U.S. government practice and drove revenue diversification efforts. atlanticcouncil+1
Program growth and operations executive for global exchanges: At Meridian International Center she oversaw large-scale global programs and is credited with substantial division growth (reported as quadrupling division revenue and tripling staff), demonstrating strengths in program management, grant and government funding development, and partnership building. meridian+1
Trusted nonprofit advisor and convenor: In her current role at Orr Group and prior advisory work, she advises nonprofit leaders on strategy, operations, and fund development, bringing a combination of policy expertise and business acumen to mission-driven organizations. orrgroup+1
International and academic background informing practice: Gretchen holds an M.A. from George Mason University's Schar School, completed doctoral coursework (ABD) in Public Policy, and has lived, worked, and studied internationally—experience she leverages in diplomacy, exchange, and leadership-development programs. atlanticcouncil+1

Work

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Writing

Founding Managing Editor — INNOVATIONS: Technology | Governance | Globalization

Served as the inaugural managing editor for INNOVATIONS, an academic journal focused on technology, governance, and globalization published in partnership with MIT Press; involved in launching the journal, coordinating publication schedules, advisory boards, and fundraising strategy.

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Disney enthusiast ('proud Disney adult') and historical fiction reader orrgroup

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