Christine Potempa Bissler
Consultant, Development and Programs at Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation- Claim this Profile
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Sarah Noel
Christine is a valuable asset to any organization looking to broaden and deepen their engagement with constituents across a wide range of audience segments. She is focused, empathetic, thinks strategically and is a goal-oriented leader who recognizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
Mimi Keegan Crabtree
Christine has so many strengths! She leads well, is organized and thorough, passionate about her work, leads a team and volunteers with strong direction and compassion. She is a true team player!
Sarah Noel
Christine is a valuable asset to any organization looking to broaden and deepen their engagement with constituents across a wide range of audience segments. She is focused, empathetic, thinks strategically and is a goal-oriented leader who recognizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
Mimi Keegan Crabtree
Christine has so many strengths! She leads well, is organized and thorough, passionate about her work, leads a team and volunteers with strong direction and compassion. She is a true team player!
Sarah Noel
Christine is a valuable asset to any organization looking to broaden and deepen their engagement with constituents across a wide range of audience segments. She is focused, empathetic, thinks strategically and is a goal-oriented leader who recognizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
Mimi Keegan Crabtree
Christine has so many strengths! She leads well, is organized and thorough, passionate about her work, leads a team and volunteers with strong direction and compassion. She is a true team player!
Sarah Noel
Christine is a valuable asset to any organization looking to broaden and deepen their engagement with constituents across a wide range of audience segments. She is focused, empathetic, thinks strategically and is a goal-oriented leader who recognizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration.
Mimi Keegan Crabtree
Christine has so many strengths! She leads well, is organized and thorough, passionate about her work, leads a team and volunteers with strong direction and compassion. She is a true team player!
Credentials
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Nonprofit Leadership Center Management Essentials Online Connection
The Allstate FoundationMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Diabetes Paraprofessional Level 1 Career Path Certificate Program
American Association of Diabetes EducatorsMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Deputy Voter Registrar for Cook County
City of Chicago
Experience
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Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant, Development and Programs
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Nov 2021 - Present
Provides support for development and program initiatives, including Scholars program, mentorship program, real estate education programming and events, and fundraising and special events. Served as staff lead for silent auction, guest relations and sponsorship benefits execution for Associate Board 2023 Eisenopoly, hosting more than 500 guests. Supported logistics and sponsorship benefits execution for 2022 Career Day and Networking Night (collegiate real estate education and industry professional networking event) and for 2022 REAL Bright Summit (multi-day virtual education program). Supports general administrative activities including meeting logistics, data support and donor acknowledgement and stewardship. Show less
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Interim Executive Director
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May 2022 - Jul 2022
Provides support to and advises Board of Directors and Committees. Reviews financials and supports annual audit. Directs two part-time consultants.
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Cook County Department of Public Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project Manager - Independent Contractor
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Jun 2021 - Nov 2021
Provided project management support to various aspects of CCDPH's COVID-19 vaccine program, including mobile/pop-up clinics, and community engagement and outreach. Supported Community Assisted Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Request for Quote, awarded to 14 Community Based Organizations and a Federally Qualified Health Center, including providing programmatic, fiscal and evaluation support. Provided project management support to various aspects of CCDPH's COVID-19 vaccine program, including mobile/pop-up clinics, and community engagement and outreach. Supported Community Assisted Scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Request for Quote, awarded to 14 Community Based Organizations and a Federally Qualified Health Center, including providing programmatic, fiscal and evaluation support.
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JDRF - Illinois Chapter
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United States
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Community Engagement
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Feb 2017 - Aug 2020
• Directed annual educational summit, including speaker selection, program planning and logistics, sponsorship solicitation, marketing and communications strategy development• Managed and coached a full-time Development/Outreach Coordinator• Developed and implemented Community Engagement Program components to include but not limited to: peer mentoring program, resource distribution, and small scale research/education events• Networked with the healthcare community to market Community Engagement Program and share patient resources, growing list to more than 250 contacts• Staff partner to Young Leadership Committee (YLC) providing support to volunteer leadership, supporting fundraising activities and growing revenue more than threefold in past four years, while providing guidance on membership processes and procedures• Managed new volunteer intake and led quarterly chapter volunteer orientation sessions; worked with colleagues and volunteers to identify, recruit, develop and place volunteers for leadership and support roles• Led chapter volunteer engagement strategy efforts to prioritize volunteer needs, assist with succession planning and build pool of available volunteers• Developed and executed Community Engagement strategic efforts, including a focus on opportunities for expansion and growth; supporting the chapter’s donor pipeline, and increasing JDRF’s revenue raised through stronger and enhanced relationships with the local community• Effectively managed program budget, consistently met program goals, and augmented chapter bottom line• Provided guidance and input on National Community Engagement processes and documents, impacting 74 local chapters around the US• Interfaced with all levels of Community Engagement volunteers, and served as mentor to Community Engagement colleagues at other JDRF chapters Show less
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Senior Development/Outreach Manager
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Oct 2011 - Feb 2017
• Directed 450+ guest annual educational summit, and partnered with a 10-member Medical Advisory Council to support summit and other chapter needs• Managed one part-time, temporary Development/Community Engagement Coordinator• Developed and implemented Community Engagement Program components to include but not limited to: chapter mentoring program, resource distribution and inventory, and reporting, and medical community contacts
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Donor Relations/Outreach Manager
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Oct 2006 - Oct 2011
• Organized and coordinated an annual family fun day event at local amusement park, hosting 500+ guests• Implemented outreach program components, including resource distribution, newly-diagnosed family touchpoints, chapter mentor program, and Illinois Chapter Online Diabetes Support Team • Coordinated and executed chapter stewardship plans, including managing VIP greeting at annual Gala, sending out National stewardship pieces and quarterly welcome or stewardship letter to new and returning donors• Partnered with chapter leadership in executing local strategic plan, which included an increased focus on the medical community, adults with T1D and expanding the organization's reach throughout Illinois• Served as regional outreach captain for Upper Midwest Region, providing guidance and support to other chapters, leading quarterly calls and sharing feedback with the National Outreach Department• Managed Chapter communications including website, e-communications, and semi-annual print newsletters• Co-presented a session on donor centricity at JDRF Conference in 2007 with local chapter leadership Show less
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Development Coordinator
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Dec 2005 - Oct 2006
• Provided administrative support to Major Donor Program• Provided organizational and administrative assistance in support of Chapter development activities• Served as coordinator for third party events and memorial/tribute program• Coordinated Board of Directors and Board Executive Committee meetings and Research Update events
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Juvenile Protective Association (JPA)
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development Associate
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Jul 2003 - Dec 2005
• Promoted from Development Assistant to Development Associate in December 2004 • Supported grant proposal editing and compilation, gift acknowledgment, direct mail campaigns, donor reporting and special events support • Assisted with organization and planning of Board of Directors monthly and individual committee meetings • Handled schedule management for the Chief Development Officer, and other duties as assigned • Served as website coordinator, leading website redesign project, working with website designers, website maintenance, and promotional mailing associated with its launch Show less
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Education
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Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Social Policy -
Saint Ignatius College Prep
High School diploma
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