Shelley Hardeman

Shelley Hardeman is an experienced consultant specializing in nonprofit strategic direction and fundraising, currently serving at Beacon Nonprofit Consulting since February 2023. Previous roles include Head Gardener and Property Manager at Possum Beach Vacation Rentals, where a focus on guest experience and sustainable practices is emphasized. As a Community Partnerships Consultant for the City of Austin, Hardeman developed strategies for enhancing community outcomes in a multimodal transportation program. With extensive experience as a Development Director at organizations such as Keep Austin Beautiful and the Austin Parks Foundation, significant achievements include increasing annual donations from 450 gifts totaling $400K to 1600 gifts totaling $6 million. Education includes a B.S. in Psychology from Brenau University and a Certificate in Fund Raising Management from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.