Ann Dabovich
Vice President of Gift Planning
As Vice President of Gift Planning, Ann Dabovich oversees legacy giving for the Aquarium. Through wills, trusts, retirement fund beneficiary gifts, and other means, donors can provide extraordinary donations that significantly further our mission of ocean conservation. These legacy gifts honor the donors' memory as their dollars work in perpetuity to support our education, animal care, research, ocean policy, and other critical programs to safeguard the health of the ocean.
Before joining the Aquarium, Ann led the $350 million campaign for the Exploratorium’s new home at Piers 15 and 17 in San Francisco. She has also held leadership positions at the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco Symphony, and Dallas Symphony.
"I moved back to my home state of California to ensure that my daughter could enjoy the Pacific Ocean. Now I support the work of the Aquarium to ensure the same for my grandchildren."
Ann Dabovich
Ann has worked with federal, state, and local agencies throughout the country. After beginning her career in the grantmaking world, she has worked with policy development, facility planning, economic impact, and nongovernmental organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and a Masters in not-for-profit executive management.
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