Ann Louden Biography

Ann Louden is a nationally recognized nonprofit consultant, author, strategic planning advisor, and speaker with a career focused on building meaningful connections. Louden is the founder and CEO of Ann Louden Strategy and Consulting. As a philanthropy and relationship expert, she has led fundraising efforts exceeding $150 million for nonprofit organizations.

Beginning her career in advancement immediately after her undergraduate graduation, Louden has spent more than 30 years leading programs in alumni administration, development, capital campaign planning, major and principal gifts, strategic planning, and community partnerships. She has dedicated three decades to higher education, raising funds for scholarships and research, engaging with faculty and students, and teaching a leadership course.

Louden provides counsel to chief executives, staff, and volunteer leadership on fundraising, special events, and campaign planning. As a nonprofit consultant, she advises clients on strategic planning, building effective volunteer boards, and developing donor relationships. She also guides organizations in creating workplace cultures where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued.

A frequent national speaker for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Louden is the recipient of the Steuben Excellence in Teaching Award and has been named a CASE Laureate. Her primary areas of interest include education, health care for women and children, the arts, and adoption. As a cancer survivor, she served as a spokesperson for a breast cancer advocacy initiative for 12 years, engaging survivors, volunteers, and medical providers. Louden has also managed an artist on "American Idol" and produced seven music videos featuring cancer survivors.

Louden is the author of the book "Mom, You Just Need to Get Laid: The Adventures of Dating After Divorce," a memoir about navigating midlife reinvention. She is a monthly columnist for TheThreeTomatoes.com. As an author and relationship expert, Louden speaks to groups and coaches individuals on topics such as dating in midlife, building a personal brand, and thriving through transitions and challenges.

Louden combines professional expertise in nonprofit consulting, strategic planning, and board governance training with personal storytelling, offering insights to audiences across the nonprofit sector and related fields.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/01/2026.

Ann Louden Speaking Topics

  • How to Attract the Right Donors for Your Organization's Cause

  • How to Build a Memorable Brand

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Ann Louden Videos

Your Introduction to Ann Louden

Your Introduction to Ann Louden

As a non-profit consultant, I am excited to share my passion for giving back. My lifetime of work in higher education, social services, health care...

Ann Louden Strategy & Consulting Video Business Card

Ann Louden Strategy & Consulting Video Business Card

Founded in 2017, the Ann Louden Company helps mid-sized and small non-profits develop strategic plans for fund raising, marketing and branding. I...

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Ann Louden is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as How to Attract the Right Donors for Your Organization's Cause, How to Build a Memorable Brand, The Superpower of Effective Connectors, What's Leadership Anyway? , Surviving and Thriving Through Challenge and Why Invest in a Possibility Mindset. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ann Louden for your event is available upon request. Ann Louden generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Helaine Knapp, Dr. Jackie Freiberg, Joy Loverde, Dr. Kelly Waltman and Natalie Nixon. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ann Louden for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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