Miguel Vieira joins German Marshall Fund of the United States

Washington, DC (November 3, 2025) – The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) is delighted to announce that Miguel Vieira joins the organization today as the vice president for resource development.

Miguel comes to GMF with 15 years of experience in philanthropy and strategic partnerships at leading institutions including American University, the Aspen Institute, and the Brookings Institution, where he led the development team in the Foreign Policy program. He most recently served as senior director of strategic philanthropy at the World Wildlife Fund, where he worked with major donors to secure lasting conservation efforts in Colombia, Namibia, Nepal, and the US Great Plains.

He holds a master’s degree in international affairs from American University and a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Rutgers University.

“We are thrilled to welcome Miguel to GMF as our new vice president of resource development”, said GMF President Dr. Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer. “Miguel’s extensive experience leading high-performing teams and major fundraising initiatives will be critical to advancing GMF’s growth and impact across our core priority areas of transatlantic security, economic and technological competitiveness, and adapting to a shifting global landscape.”