Jennifer Riskind
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Herbert Donovan
I am a board member of the American Committee for KEEP, a non-profit organization that supports Japan-US cooperation in education, human relations, and sustainability. We hired Jennifer as Director of Development during our efforts to support a major expansion at Project KEEP. During the time she worked with us, I found her to be knowledgeable, realistic, and determined. She gave good recommendations for our project, established an effective yearly campaign, researched grant possibilities, and generally operated with professionalism and skill. I recommend her for further work in the non-profit/fundraising field.
Lori Stralow Harris
Jen is a very inclusive, team oriented co-worker. She shares departmental progress toward common goals in a way that encourages confidence and enthusiasm among staff. She is able to generate a sense that you are working together with purpose and direction. Jennifer is committed to, passionate about, and successful in her work.
Herbert Donovan
I am a board member of the American Committee for KEEP, a non-profit organization that supports Japan-US cooperation in education, human relations, and sustainability. We hired Jennifer as Director of Development during our efforts to support a major expansion at Project KEEP. During the time she worked with us, I found her to be knowledgeable, realistic, and determined. She gave good recommendations for our project, established an effective yearly campaign, researched grant possibilities, and generally operated with professionalism and skill. I recommend her for further work in the non-profit/fundraising field.
Lori Stralow Harris
Jen is a very inclusive, team oriented co-worker. She shares departmental progress toward common goals in a way that encourages confidence and enthusiasm among staff. She is able to generate a sense that you are working together with purpose and direction. Jennifer is committed to, passionate about, and successful in her work.
Herbert Donovan
I am a board member of the American Committee for KEEP, a non-profit organization that supports Japan-US cooperation in education, human relations, and sustainability. We hired Jennifer as Director of Development during our efforts to support a major expansion at Project KEEP. During the time she worked with us, I found her to be knowledgeable, realistic, and determined. She gave good recommendations for our project, established an effective yearly campaign, researched grant possibilities, and generally operated with professionalism and skill. I recommend her for further work in the non-profit/fundraising field.
Lori Stralow Harris
Jen is a very inclusive, team oriented co-worker. She shares departmental progress toward common goals in a way that encourages confidence and enthusiasm among staff. She is able to generate a sense that you are working together with purpose and direction. Jennifer is committed to, passionate about, and successful in her work.
Herbert Donovan
I am a board member of the American Committee for KEEP, a non-profit organization that supports Japan-US cooperation in education, human relations, and sustainability. We hired Jennifer as Director of Development during our efforts to support a major expansion at Project KEEP. During the time she worked with us, I found her to be knowledgeable, realistic, and determined. She gave good recommendations for our project, established an effective yearly campaign, researched grant possibilities, and generally operated with professionalism and skill. I recommend her for further work in the non-profit/fundraising field.
Lori Stralow Harris
Jen is a very inclusive, team oriented co-worker. She shares departmental progress toward common goals in a way that encourages confidence and enthusiasm among staff. She is able to generate a sense that you are working together with purpose and direction. Jennifer is committed to, passionate about, and successful in her work.
Experience
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The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development & External Affars
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Independant Consultant
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Greater Chicago Area
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Non-Profit Management and Fundraising Consultant
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Jul 2007 - Present
Current and recent clients include North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, Accelerate Institute, American Committee for KEEP, Inc., Metrist Partners, Evco Africa, Red Orchid Theater and Rosati Leadership Academy. Project work includes strategic planning, solicitation strategy, creation of major gifts program, web site content, newsletter content, annual fund appeals, and event planning and execution. Current and recent clients include North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic, Accelerate Institute, American Committee for KEEP, Inc., Metrist Partners, Evco Africa, Red Orchid Theater and Rosati Leadership Academy. Project work includes strategic planning, solicitation strategy, creation of major gifts program, web site content, newsletter content, annual fund appeals, and event planning and execution.
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North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Acting Director of Development/Philanthropy Consultant
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Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
Strategic planning, major gifts strategy creation, supervise development staff, grant writing and event planning and implementation. Strategic planning, major gifts strategy creation, supervise development staff, grant writing and event planning and implementation.
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NCCHC Correctional Health Foundation
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Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Foundation Director
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Mar 2020 - Dec 2021
Created and implemented structure, policies, and procedures to launch a new 501(c) foundation • Launched new foundation to champion the field of correctional health care • Planned and executed a comprehensive development program which included annual fund, major gifts, outreach events, corporate and foundation grants, and donor stewardship • Established a scholarship program for continuing education for students and young professionals in the field • Designed a mentor program for scholarship recipients, recruiting seasoned professionals in the field to act as mentors Show less
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Accelerate Institute
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2020
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Gads Hill Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development & Communications
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2014 - 2015
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Director of Development & Communications
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2010 - 2014
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Project Exploration
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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2007 - 2009
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Director of Development
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2005 - 2007
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Director of Development & Public Relations
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2002 - 2005
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Jewish Community Center
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Development Director
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2001 - 2002
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Assistant Director of Development
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1999 - 2001
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Heartland Alliance
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Development Officer
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1998 - 1999
Corporate and Foundation grant writer. Corporate and Foundation grant writer.
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Education
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1984 - 1988
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts -
2019 - 2019
Loyola University Chiago
Quinlan School of Business, Baumhart Center - Fundraising for Good Innaugural Cohort -
1981 - 1984
New Trier High School
h.s diploma, theater
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