Dede Wilsey has been involved in raising funds for various charitable projects and organisations for around 30 years now. Through her substantial efforts she has established herself as one of the greatest fund raisers in San Francisco’s history. Her enormous efforts are well known and recognised by firms due to which every firm wants her to work for their fund raising campaigns in order to raise huge sums of money for their projects.
Dede Wilsey has achieved great success and respect because of her dedication, hard work and leadership abilities. Dede Wilsey has convincing power and can influence people by her effective leadership and negotiation skills. Dede Wilsey is from a strong background and is the daughter of one time US ambassador to Luxembourg and Austria. She grew up surrounded by wealth and politics and was married to Al Wilsey who was also involved in many philanthropic projects and activities. Dede Wilsey has been a part of many well known boards in San Francisco including UCSF, Grace Cathedral, San Francisco opera and San Francisco ballet. She took part in the fundraising campaign to rebuild de Young Museum and was able to raise $200 million from more than 7000 private donors.