Beth Bahs-Ahern is an experienced development professional and has spent the last ten years working for environmental organizations. She specializes in prospect research, grant writing/editing, and individual giving. Currently, Beth is the Director of Foundation Relations for the World Resources Institute (WRI), where she is responsible for researching foundation donors, uncovering new sources of support, developing stewardship and solicitation strategies, and writing and editing grant proposals. Last year she helped raise nearly $4 million. A staff member since 2000, Beth has served WRI in a number of different capacities, including overseeing all fundraising activities for the Institute’s Economics Program. Prior to this, Beth worked for Conservation International, where she conducted prospect research, handled donor communications, and facilitated annual appeals for their $200 million Campaign to Save the Hotspots. She holds an MA in International Studies from Old Dominion University and a BA from Texas State University.
During more than 20 years as a development professional, Janet has helped organizations with a variety of missions raise many millions of dollars from foundations of all sizes. Her ability to build relationships with funders and understand their interests, combined with her research and writing skills, are key to her success. Prior to establishing her consulting business in 2003, Janet served as vice president for development at Island Press/Center for Resource Economics and at the National Building Museum, both in Washington, DC. She also has held senior development positions at the League of Women Voters of the US and at social service organizations in Pittsburgh and southwestern Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Association Foundation Group and holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential. Janet holds degrees from Wellesley College and the University of Pennsylvania.
