Teams at Greater Chicago Food Depository

Lead strategy and performance of the Leadership Annual Giving program ($1,000–$24,999 donors). Manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors, supervise two Relationship Managers, develop integrated multi-channel engagement with Direct Response, drive pipeline to major gifts, analyze program performance, and ensure accurate CRM documentation.

Lead and develop the Partner Relations team to strengthen relationships with food bank partners, oversee partner-facing programs and projects, coordinate cross-functional initiatives, support strategic priorities and system improvements, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement to enhance equitable food access across Cook County.

Lead Strategic Giving by managing a $25K+ major donor portfolio, overseeing four Relationship Managers, driving donor engagement and portfolio strategy, producing data-informed forecasting and executive reports, and building multi-year fundraising strategies aligned with organizational priorities.