Experience

Walking Mountains Science Center

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Development

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Joined Walking Mountains Science Center in January 2015 as Vice President of Development, responsible for overseeing the development team and setting the strategy for future growth - working closely with the president and board of directors. I moved to Colorado from Chicago where I spent 20+ years in development and charitable giving roles with such organizations as Chicago Cares, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, and Exelon Corporation. Earned my BA in Economics from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Outside of work, I'm enjoying the skiing, hiking, biking in Colorado as well as yoga, the arts, and adventure travel. Show less



Chicago Cares

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP, Development

  • 2013 - Dec 2014

  Led the development team to bring the organization from a $400K deficit to a $200K surplus in one year. Grew the corporate base of support and created a Corporate Leadership Breakfast that generated over $300K in its first year. Managed a team of 4 development professionals and worked closely with the CEO, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Founder and board of directors to elevate the profile and reputation of the organization. Led the development team to bring the organization from a $400K deficit to a $200K surplus in one year. Grew the corporate base of support and created a Corporate Leadership Breakfast that generated over $300K in its first year. Managed a team of 4 development professionals and worked closely with the CEO, VP of Strategic Partnerships, Founder and board of directors to elevate the profile and reputation of the organization.



Patty White Ventures

• Principal

  • Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

  Provided strategic consulting services in corporate community engagement/philanthropy, fund raising and business development, and event management. Provided strategic consulting services in corporate community engagement/philanthropy, fund raising and business development, and event management.



Art Institute of Chicago

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Business and Civic Relations

  • Dec 2010 - Aug 2012

  Oversaw corporate, foundation and government support for exhibitions, educational programs, general operating and programmatic support. Developed corporate committee and created new Business Council of the Art Institute to provide unrestricted support and engage the business leadership of Chicago in the museum. Oversaw corporate, foundation and government support for exhibitions, educational programs, general operating and programmatic support. Developed corporate committee and created new Business Council of the Art Institute to provide unrestricted support and engage the business leadership of Chicago in the museum.



Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Corporate Relations

  • Mar 2007 - Dec 2010

  Created the corporate giving program and established critical base of corporate support for the museum prior to its opening in April, 2009. Played key role in all of the museum's opening events including the inaugural gala with over 2,700 guests ($1.9 million raised). Worked closely with PR firm to build visibility and support leading up to the opening of the museum. Created the corporate giving program and established critical base of corporate support for the museum prior to its opening in April, 2009. Played key role in all of the museum's opening events including the inaugural gala with over 2,700 guests ($1.9 million raised). Worked closely with PR firm to build visibility and support leading up to the opening of the museum.



Exelon

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager of Corporate Relations

  • Jun 1999 - Mar 2007

  Created strategic plan for philanthropic contributions and community engagement to enhance the reputation and image of the company. Directed and promoted major contributions to cultural institutions and spearheaded public art projects such as Earth From Above and Cool Globes. Raised funds for not-for-profits in conjunction with leadership roles of Chairman of Exelon and other senior executives. Planned company events and openings of exhibitions at cultural institutions such as The Field Museum and Art Institute. Show less



Anti-Defamation League

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Major Gifts and Corporate Development

  • May 1993 - Jun 1999

  Developed key relationships with corporate CEO's, civic leaders and the ADL's board of directors to raise funds from the corporate community. Tripled contributions in four years and grew events to record levels. Started the Women of Achievement event which continues to be a leading event celebrating diverse women throughout the Chicago community. Developed key relationships with corporate CEO's, civic leaders and the ADL's board of directors to raise funds from the corporate community. Tripled contributions in four years and grew events to record levels. Started the Women of Achievement event which continues to be a leading event celebrating diverse women throughout the Chicago community.