Michelle Thompson

Manager of Principal Gifts & Stewardship

Michelle joined Vote Solar in April 2026 as the Manager of Principal Gifts & Stewardship, where she works to cultivate and deepen relationships with Vote Solar’s most committed philanthropic partners.

With a decade of nonprofit development experience, Michelle has a track record of building robust fundraising programs and meaningful donor relationships across the environmental and global health sectors. Previously, Michelle held development roles at Bash Advisory, Grist Magazine, and Integrate Health. She holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership Management from Arizona State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Vermont.

Michelle resides in Tucson, Arizona with her two toddlers. She enjoys daily NYT puzzles, cooking, exercise, and traveling with her family.