January 2026 - Bridge Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie Cleary as Chief Development Officer at Brooklyn Org.

Annie will be joining Brooklyn Org as a mission-driven relationship builder with extensive experience mobilizing resources, cultivating partnerships, and advancing the work of nonprofits across New York City. She will lead the organization's fundraising and development efforts, working to expand and diversify revenue streams, deepen relationships within the Brooklyn community, and articulate the power of collective giving to drive transformative change.

Most recently, Annie served as Chief Development Officer at Partnership with Children, a leading provider of trauma-informed mental health services and healing-based arts education, supporting over 20,000 children and families annually. Her career has been dedicated to strengthening community-rooted organizations and expanding access to opportunity. Before joining Partnership with Children, Annie expanded strategic partnerships at Empatico, a global ed-tech initiative of the KIND Foundation. She also served as Director of Development at the Partnership for After School Education (PASE). Annie has additionally consulted with several Brooklyn nonprofits focused on mental health, the arts, and community well-being. She serves on the Board of Directors of Not Another Child, a grassroots organization dedicated to restoring healing and stability to families impacted by gun violence.

Annie holds a degree in International Affairs and Anthropology from The George Washington University and brings a deeply community-centered perspective to her work. A proud Brooklyn resident, she lives on the border between Bed-Stuy and Clinton Hill.