Michelle T. Edgerton is Executive Vice President of Mission Advancement for the YMCA of the North, a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. In this role, she leads philanthropy, real estate, and volunteer engagement in support of the organization’s mission and long-term impact.
Prior to joining the Y, Edgerton held senior leadership roles at several community-focused organizations, including Chief Development Officer for United States of Care and Chief Advancement Officer for both Northside Achievement Zone and The Family Partnership. In 2019, she founded The Edgerton Group, an innovative consulting firm providing strategic fundraising and organizational development services to mission-driven organizations.
Edgerton holds a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary, a Master of Arts in Leadership from Augsburg University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Wake Forest University. She currently serves on the board of directors for Ujamaa Place and the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Global and previously served as President of the AFP Minnesota Chapter.
Why the Y?
“I have always been a fan of the Y. My children took swimming lessons at our local Y, and my oldest son attended YMCA Day Camp. When we moved to Minnesota, connecting with the Y felt like reuniting with family—and at the time, it truly was our family in a new state.
For more than 170 years, the YMCA of the North has been a trusted community partner and a beacon for educational and enrichment experiences. Its impact is phenomenal. The Y embraces its role as a leader in social responsibility, responding to both big and small community needs. I see this work come to life with partners like the City of Edina, which collaborated with the Y’s Leadership Impact Group on a learning journey supporting efforts to become a more welcoming, inclusive community for all who live, visit, and do business there.
This is why I chose the Y as the place to live out my commitment to community. The work inspires me and gives me hope for a better future for all.”