Elizabeth Wilson
Board Vice-president/Treasurer
Elizabeth Wilson, is the Assistant Director of Advancement for Annual Giving and Operations at the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum. Raising over $1.8 million annually, she oversees direct mail and online fundraising through the National Air and Space Society and Wall of Honor, as well as Donor Relations, Prospect Management, and administrative and financial functions for the department. She has over 23 years of experience in fundraising at large museums. Beginning as a historic presenter at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, she went on to manage the membership and annual fund programs there. Before joining the Smithsonian in 2009, she was the Development Communications Manager at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She also served as Chair of the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center Board and completed the Smithsonian’s year-long Palmer Leadership Development Program. A graduate of the James Madison College at Michigan State University, she has her Master’s in Public Administration, focusing on Nonprofit Management, from the University of Michigan.