Jamie Phillippe, CFRE
Vice President
Pronouns: she/her/hers
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“Helping non-profit organizations become stronger so that they can provide the services needed by their clients is such rewarding and gratifying work. I wish everyone could experience it!”
Jamie Phillippe rejoined the firm in 2016 (previous tenure 1992-1995) after spending eight years as vice president of development for The Chicago Community Trust (CCT). At CCT, Jamie oversaw a campaign for $1 billion, which closed at $1.6 billion – the largest campaign in history by a community foundation.
Prior to her work with CCT, Jamie served as vice president of external affairs for the Museum of Science and Industry and, in addition to Alford Group, consulted for Sumner Rahr & Company.
In her career, Jamie has held multiple leadership positions and currently sits on the board of the Coastal Community Foundation. Jamie has also taught nonprofit management and fundraising courses at the University of Chicago, DePaul University, University of Notre Dame, North Park University and Forefront.
Fun Fact: Jamie’s first job out of college was running the academic school at the state women’s prison in Kentucky.
Select Clients:
- The Chicago Club
- Chicago Foundation for Women
- Coastal Community Foundation
- Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo
- Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties
- Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana
- Greater Cincinnati Community Foundation
- Greater Houston Community Foundation
Education & Credentials:
- MAT Psychology, University of Louisville
- B.A. Psychology, Butler University