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Wendy S. Ernzen, MPA

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Consultant at Schmucker Advising Group
📍 Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

Wendy is a seasoned Nonprofit Fund Development Consultant with over 20 years of experience helping nonprofits grow. She holds a Masters from the University of Michigan and specializes in fundraising strategy and donor development. Colleagues describe her as smart, kind, thoughtful, and a pleasure to work with.

As a passionate disabilities and autism advocate, Wendy created the "Let’s Plant Houses" podcast to support families of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This work reflects her personal goal to make meaningful lives accessible for all. She also serves as a board commissioner for The Greening of Detroit.

She hosts a podcast called "Lets Plant Houses" that celebrates and supports families navigating intellectual and developmental disabilities like autism and Down syndrome.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Consultant
Job Level
Senior
Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States
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Nonprofit Fundraising
With over two decades of experience, she is an expert in fundraising strategy, donor communications, stewardship, and board development for small and midsize nonprofits.
Disability Advocacy
A core passion, she champions individuals with autism and developmental disabilities through her podcast, consulting work with organizations like Autism Alliance of Michigan, and public speaking.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Consultant
Schmucker Advising Group
2-2024 - 10-2024
Principal Gifts Consultant
Autism Alliance of Michigan
11-2023
Producer, Creator and Host
Let’s Plant Houses Podcast
1-2019 - 12-2025
Governance Chair and Board Commissioner
The Greening of Detroit
1-2019 - 7-2021
Director of Development
The Arc of Northwest Wayne County
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Education
Masters
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science
Oakland University
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