Jennifer Riskind
Foundation Director, NCCHC Correctional Health Foundation
Jennifer joined Accelerate Institute in January 2016. She is responsible for planning, managing and implementing the development strategy, driving all contributed income for Accelerate Institute in support of its current and long-term strategic objectives. Jennifer brings 20 years of experience in the Chicago philanthropic and nonprofit management sectors. Prior to joining Accelerate Institute, Jennifer served as the lead development professional for a number of Chicago area nonprofit agencies, including Gads Hill Center, the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, Project Exploration, The American Committee for KEEP and Circle Family Care. Jennifer holds a B.A., Cum Laude, from the University of Minnesota and is a longtime member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. As a volunteer lay leader, Jennifer has served on several nonprofit boards, including Mt. Sinai Medical Institute Council and the Anti-Cruelty Society.
Foundation Director, NCCHC Correctional Health Foundation
Jennifer joined Accelerate Institute in January 2016. She is responsible for planning, managing and implementing the development strategy, driving all contributed income for Accelerate Institute in support of its current and long-term strategic objectives. Jennifer brings 20 years of experience in the Chicago philanthropic and nonprofit management sectors. Prior to joining Accelerate Institute, Jennifer served as the lead development professional for a number of Chicago area nonprofit agencies, including Gads Hill Center, the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston, Project Exploration, The American Committee for KEEP and Circle Family Care. Jennifer holds a B.A., Cum Laude, from the University of Minnesota and is a longtime member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. As a volunteer lay leader, Jennifer has served on several nonprofit boards, including Mt. Sinai Medical Institute Council and the Anti-Cruelty Society.