Kathleen Jacob
About Kathleen Jacob
Kathleen Jacob serves as the Senior Major Gifts Officer at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in development roles across various organizations, she has contributed to the fundraising efforts of institutions such as Adler Planetarium and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.
Work at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Kathleen Jacob has served as the Senior Major Gifts Officer at the Greater Chicago Food Depository since 2020. In this role, she focuses on securing major gifts to support the organization's mission of alleviating hunger in the Chicago area. Her responsibilities include cultivating relationships with donors, developing fundraising strategies, and overseeing major gift initiatives.
Previous Experience in Development
Before joining the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Kathleen Jacob held various positions in development and fundraising. She worked as the Associate Director of Development at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, she was involved with Adler Planetarium, where she served as the Director of Institutional Giving & Government Relations from 2013 to 2015 and as the Associate Director for Foundation and Government Relations from 2012 to 2013.
Educational Background
Kathleen Jacob earned her Master's degree in Communication from the University of Illinois Chicago, completing her studies from 2004 to 2009. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background has equipped her with skills essential for her roles in development and fundraising.
Career Progression in Nonprofit Sector
Kathleen Jacob has built a diverse career in the nonprofit sector. She has held multiple roles at Adler Planetarium, including Manager of Foundation & Government Relations and Coordinator of Corporate, Foundation & Government Relations from 2006 to 2009. Additionally, she served as the Director of Development and Strategy at Chicago Run from 2015 to 2016 and as Senior Manager of Individual Giving and Stewardship at After School Matters from 2017 to 2018.