Decades of Experience

JILL ZIMMERMAN
Vice President

1603 Orrington Ave Ste 200
Evanston, IL 60201-3880
847-425-9800 Ext 172
847-425-4114 Fax
jzimmerman(at)alford.com
 

“Seeing the meaningful impact that organizations provide keeps me invested in the not-for-profit sector.”

• Over 20 years experience in the not-for-profit sector in the U.S. and abroad.
• Expert in fund development including campaign planning and implementation, and corporate and foundation giving.
• Experienced in organizational system development and staff management.
• Knowledge of program design, evaluation and implementation.
• Former Development Director for Alternatives, Inc.
• Former Program Consultant to UNICEF – Liberia, Africa.
• Consults to a variety of clients in the human services, arts and culture, health, education and faith-based sectors.

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy from the University of California at Santa Barbara.
• Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

• Volunteer Development Consultant for Student Sponsorship Programme in South Africa.
• International Activities Committee Member for the National Association of Social Workers.
• Lecturer at Professional Development Program School of Social Service Administration, University of Chicago

• Led both organizational and department system changes through fundraising efforts.
• At Alternatives, established development department structure and staffing, diversified funding base, increased individual giving by 200% and spearheaded the agency’s first major capital campaign.