Noreen Castor
About Noreen Castor
Noreen Castor serves as the Senior Manager of Network Fundraising Services at Feeding America, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in nonprofit management and development, she is recognized for her leadership and commitment to social impact.
Work at Feeding America
Noreen Castor currently serves as the Senior Manager of Network Fundraising Services at Feeding America, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on enhancing fundraising strategies and improving operational efficiency within the organization. Prior to her current role, she worked as the Manager of Network Fundraising Services from 2019 to 2021, contributing to the organization's mission to alleviate hunger in the United States. Her experience at Feeding America spans over three years, during which she has developed expertise in streamlining processes and budgeting within nonprofit organizations.
Education and Expertise
Noreen Castor holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction from Purdue University, where she studied Management with a Marketing Minor from 2000 to 2004. She also attended Rutgers University-Newark for one year in 2007. Additionally, she studied at Seton Hall University for a year in 2006. Noreen possesses strong knowledge of best practices in direct marketing, which supports her work in nonprofit fundraising. Her educational background complements her professional experience, enabling her to effectively contribute to the nonprofit sector.
Background
Noreen Castor has a diverse professional background in nonprofit development and fundraising. Before joining Feeding America, she worked at the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, where she held the positions of Associate Director of Development for the Communities Program and Senior Development Officer from 2013 to 2019. She also has experience as a Development Officer for Annual Programs at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago from 2008 to 2013. Her early career included roles at Lincoln Park Zoo and Jack Morton Worldwide, showcasing her commitment to community engagement and development.
Achievements
Noreen Castor is recognized as a thoughtful leader and communicator who prioritizes people in her professional endeavors. She is known for developing collaborative relationships and creating inclusive, engaged teams within the organizations she has worked for. Her motivation to make a social impact drives her efforts in helping nonprofits and fundraisers operate effectively and equitably. Noreen has also served on the Advisory Board of Prosper Strategies since 2019, further demonstrating her commitment to advancing nonprofit initiatives.