Erin Muehlenkamp joined the Grand Rapids Community College Foundation in March 2025, bringing extensive nonprofit experience in fundraising, community engagement, program management and relationship building.
Prior to joining GRCC, Erin served as Development Manager for the Alzheimer’s Association – Michigan Chapter, where she led fundraising initiatives, developed corporate and community partnerships, and managed the Grand Rapids Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Her work included building sponsorship strategies, engaging donors and participants, and leading a team of more than 100 volunteers.
Erin previously spent five years with Special Olympics Wisconsin, advancing through several roles including Athletic Director and Director of Unified Programs. In those roles, she led statewide programs and events, developed partnerships with schools and community organizations, and successfully managed more than $850,000 in grant funding to support inclusive programming for athletes and Unified partners.
In her role with the GRCC Foundation, Erin focuses on building relationships with donors and community partners and developing philanthropic support to advance the Foundation’s mission and create opportunities for GRCC students.
Erin earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Health, Performance and Recreation from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
