Henneberry named new development director at Dutchess Land Conservancy

MILLBROOK — In hiring Ellen Henneberry as director of development, the Dutchess Land Conservancy (DLC) took into consideration her fundraising abilities, her love of the Hudson Valley area and her commitment to environmental and conservation efforts. In her role as director of development, Henneberry will devote her time to developing relationships and providing opportunities for fundraising.

DLC, a nonprofit, has been operating for more than 30 years, preserving the rich lands and working to protect the agricultural and environmental resources of the region. It has helped to preserve, with partners, farmers, landowners and others, to maintain the health and beauty of the forests, the water resources and other areas. It also helps to protect wildlife habitats and can proudly point to over 42,000 acres of land and resources it’s helped to maintain.

Henneberry’s credentials are laudable and include her prior position as director of development at Winnakee Land Trust, where her innovation and incentives led to a rebranding initiative, and she was able to bring about a new public awareness of the group. 

She has also held positions as development and marketing manager for the much-celebrated Walkway over the Hudson, at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck and as a consultant for the Office of Advancement at the Culinary Institute of America.

In a recent press release, Becky Thornton, president of DLC, stated, “We are so pleased to have Ellen on board. With her notable experience in nonprofit fundraising and marketing, we look forward to the new opportunities and growth she will bring to the DLC.”

DLC has educational programs and works with municipalities, landowners and farmers in conservation, stewardship, preservation and planning. It deals with issues related to agriculture and land, taxation and legal policies.

Henneberry said she is happy to be joining DLC, and has high praise for the group. 

“The Dutchess Land Conservancy has shown itself to be a leader in preserving the scenic, agricultural and environmental resources of Dutchess County and the surrounding area,” she said. “I am so pleased to continue my work in conservation and am honored to support the mission of the DLC.” 

Henneberry has lived in the Hudson Valley since 1998 and resides in the town of Clinton.

“As a resident of the Hudson Valley, I feel blessed to be surrounded by our extraordinary scenic views and open spaces,” she said.