Mark McKelvey
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Jan Arnold
I worked often with Mark in my role as a local YMCA Center Executive and as the Vice President of Programs and Membership at the association level. Mark knew the donor community and Y programs well and, in addition to working well with donors, was able to assess what programs could best advance the Y’s service mission. He played a leadership role in our earning a $1 million Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant for the Y’s Active for Life program that enabled us to improve the life quality of older adults. He is hard-working, a pleasure to work with, and most importantly he makes sure that the donor’s intent and program plans are fulfilled. It is without hesitation that I recommend Mark. Jan Arnold, Executive Director, Illinois Park & Recreation Association
Gil Fonger
I worked with Mark for almost eight years in various roles at the YMCA of Metro Chicago; he reported to me directly for over a year in my position as the Executive Vice President of Development and Marketing. I have never worked with a person who was more talented, conscientious, hard working and dedicated than Mark. He has a tremendous amount of knowledge about development and a great network, particularly in the Chicago-area. Mark is a very colaborative team player and has a wonderful personality. He is a self-starter who sets a very high bar for himself and others. Any organization would be very fortunate to have a person of his caliber on their team. I would hire him in a second.
Jan Arnold
I worked often with Mark in my role as a local YMCA Center Executive and as the Vice President of Programs and Membership at the association level. Mark knew the donor community and Y programs well and, in addition to working well with donors, was able to assess what programs could best advance the Y’s service mission. He played a leadership role in our earning a $1 million Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant for the Y’s Active for Life program that enabled us to improve the life quality of older adults. He is hard-working, a pleasure to work with, and most importantly he makes sure that the donor’s intent and program plans are fulfilled. It is without hesitation that I recommend Mark. Jan Arnold, Executive Director, Illinois Park & Recreation Association
Gil Fonger
I worked with Mark for almost eight years in various roles at the YMCA of Metro Chicago; he reported to me directly for over a year in my position as the Executive Vice President of Development and Marketing. I have never worked with a person who was more talented, conscientious, hard working and dedicated than Mark. He has a tremendous amount of knowledge about development and a great network, particularly in the Chicago-area. Mark is a very colaborative team player and has a wonderful personality. He is a self-starter who sets a very high bar for himself and others. Any organization would be very fortunate to have a person of his caliber on their team. I would hire him in a second.
Jan Arnold
I worked often with Mark in my role as a local YMCA Center Executive and as the Vice President of Programs and Membership at the association level. Mark knew the donor community and Y programs well and, in addition to working well with donors, was able to assess what programs could best advance the Y’s service mission. He played a leadership role in our earning a $1 million Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant for the Y’s Active for Life program that enabled us to improve the life quality of older adults. He is hard-working, a pleasure to work with, and most importantly he makes sure that the donor’s intent and program plans are fulfilled. It is without hesitation that I recommend Mark. Jan Arnold, Executive Director, Illinois Park & Recreation Association
Gil Fonger
I worked with Mark for almost eight years in various roles at the YMCA of Metro Chicago; he reported to me directly for over a year in my position as the Executive Vice President of Development and Marketing. I have never worked with a person who was more talented, conscientious, hard working and dedicated than Mark. He has a tremendous amount of knowledge about development and a great network, particularly in the Chicago-area. Mark is a very colaborative team player and has a wonderful personality. He is a self-starter who sets a very high bar for himself and others. Any organization would be very fortunate to have a person of his caliber on their team. I would hire him in a second.
Jan Arnold
I worked often with Mark in my role as a local YMCA Center Executive and as the Vice President of Programs and Membership at the association level. Mark knew the donor community and Y programs well and, in addition to working well with donors, was able to assess what programs could best advance the Y’s service mission. He played a leadership role in our earning a $1 million Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant for the Y’s Active for Life program that enabled us to improve the life quality of older adults. He is hard-working, a pleasure to work with, and most importantly he makes sure that the donor’s intent and program plans are fulfilled. It is without hesitation that I recommend Mark. Jan Arnold, Executive Director, Illinois Park & Recreation Association
Gil Fonger
I worked with Mark for almost eight years in various roles at the YMCA of Metro Chicago; he reported to me directly for over a year in my position as the Executive Vice President of Development and Marketing. I have never worked with a person who was more talented, conscientious, hard working and dedicated than Mark. He has a tremendous amount of knowledge about development and a great network, particularly in the Chicago-area. Mark is a very colaborative team player and has a wonderful personality. He is a self-starter who sets a very high bar for himself and others. Any organization would be very fortunate to have a person of his caliber on their team. I would hire him in a second.
Experience
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Metropolitan Family Services
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United States
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Individual and Family Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Grant Writer
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Jan 2018 - Present
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American Brain Tumor Association
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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
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May 2014 - Aug 2015
• Built fiscal year 2015 (June 30) development plan, found new donors, and surpassed development goal by four percent• Launched planned giving and major gifts stewardship program that is increasing individual giving• Advanced strategic planning and prioritizing clear fundraising priorities• Oversaw annual giving staffperson and a coordinated matrix of communication and solicitation strategies involving e-mail, direct mail, phone/mail, personal visitation and volunteer engagement, all focused on shaping a sustainable annual support program.
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Manufacturing Renaissance
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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 Advancement
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2014
• Solicit and manage $100,000+ grants from Chase Bank, The Joyce Foundation, Surdna Foundation, Nathan Cummings Foundation, the Kendeda Fund, and others• Management Team role with strategic planning and budgeting, program development, public relations and marketing, board development, and priority setting responsibilities• Launched annual giving campaign that led to 25 percent increase in individual giving• Built donor database management and stewardship system to more effectively manage development data and donor relationships• Conceptualized and executed organization’s first fund/friend-raising event• Co-managed organization’s name change and re-branding process
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YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations - Acting Vice President of Development
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1997 - 2011
• Provided leadership to and solicited major gifts for the Be a Neighborhood Hero Campaign that realized $72 million - 33 percent above a $55 million goal• Obtained grants to build new YMCAs. Donors of $1 million and above included The Kresge Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, The Robert R. McCormick Foundation/Chicago Tribune Charities, and the Rauner Family Foundation • Inspired significant gifts from individuals and organizations to build child development centers, make Ys handicap-accessible, and strengthen programs/infrastructure:$1 million and above - Arie and Ida Crown Memorial, Buehler Family Foundation and Chicago Blackhawks $500,000 and above - Chase Bank and Harris Bank $250,000 and above - Polk Bros. Foundation, Dr. School Foundation and Community Memorial FoundationManaged major program/capital gifts including: • $1 million Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant for the Y’s Active for Life program• $1 million Cubs Care grant to build Inspiration Field ball park• $150,000 in annual sponsorship ($600,000 total) of the Healthy Family Nights program• Lead gifts for community collaborations including Pioneering Healthy Communities and Communities Putting Prevention to WorkNotable achievements also included:• Developing and maintaining strong collaborations with board members and volunteers• Creating strategies for and stewardship of many seven-figure gifts• Providing consistent leadership during managerial transitions in the Development team
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Director of Foundation Relations
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1987 - 1997
• Took a lead role with the $150 million Commitment to Care campaign to build university/medical center facilities, endow scholarships, and expand academic programs• Increased gifts from $200,000 to $550,000 for community service programs that advanced Loyola’s leadership in service learning• Secured and stewarded $1 million gifts to establish the Center for Urban Research and Learning and the law school’s Civitas Childlaw Institute • Took a lead role with the $150 million Commitment to Care campaign to build university/medical center facilities, endow scholarships, and expand academic programs• Increased gifts from $200,000 to $550,000 for community service programs that advanced Loyola’s leadership in service learning• Secured and stewarded $1 million gifts to establish the Center for Urban Research and Learning and the law school’s Civitas Childlaw Institute
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Chicago Lung Association
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Corporate, Foundation and Major Gifts
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1983 - 1987
Director of Corporate, Foundation and Major Gifts• More than doubled corporate, foundation and major gift income• Tripled memorial gift income• Managed two $100,000 corporate event sponsorships Director of Corporate, Foundation and Major Gifts• More than doubled corporate, foundation and major gift income• Tripled memorial gift income• Managed two $100,000 corporate event sponsorships
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Executive Assistant to the Lt. Governor
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1979 - 1983
• Managed constituent and media relations, scheduled and traveled through 83 counties, did officeholder account and campaign fundraising, and wrote speeches• Managed a four-person staff during a gubernatorial campaign and supported media relations and field operations • Managed constituent and media relations, scheduled and traveled through 83 counties, did officeholder account and campaign fundraising, and wrote speeches• Managed a four-person staff during a gubernatorial campaign and supported media relations and field operations
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Education
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Continuing education courses from The Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, AFP, Cygnus “Donor Centered Fundr
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Michigan State University, James Madison College
B.S. with honors in Urban Studies and a coordinate major in American Studies
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