Ella Fahrlander
Ella holds a BS in Business Administration with a focus in Marketing from Colorado State University and an MBA from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She began her professional career at the Adaptive Sports Center in Crested Butte, CO and later served in an executive role at the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado for nearly a decade. Her development experience also includes positions at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State
University. In the fall of 2023, Ella returned home to Gunnison County. Ella is thrilled to be back in the Gunnison Valley as the Assistant Vice President of Development at Western Colorado University. In this role, she leads the development team and oversees initiatives, including annual, major, and planned giving efforts. With over two decades of experience in philanthropic development and nonprofit management, Ella is passionate about the outdoors and dedicated to promoting education to empower individuals and communities. Outside of her professional life, Ella enjoys mountain biking, skiing, horseback riding, literature, music, and spending quality time with her family and friends. She brings extensive experience in fundraising, nonprofit leadership, and collaborating with nonprofit boards.