Alison Upton Lopez Email & Phone Number

Highland Park, Illinois

As founding Executive Director of a family foundation, developed infrastructure and policies and procedures for all grantmaking, operations, board (9 board members) and staff development (5 full-time). Developed and maintained strategy for building relationships and supporting prospective and current grantee partners working in immigration, education.

Chicago, IL

Managed all development and communication efforts for a $2.6 million organizational budget, including relationships with a total of 30+ foundations/corporations. Supervised 2 full-time employees and multiple contractors and vendors. Secured more than $500,000 in new grants and sponsorships. Increased individual giving and special events by more than 50%..

Hired, trained and supervised full-time Program Directors, Public Allies and part-time teachers for programs serving more than 100 students. Managed finances and development efforts for $380,000+ budget. Solicited and received $60,000+ in new grants and $45,000+ in new individual donations. Developed five-year strategic plan and implementation plan, in.

Redwood City, CA

Conducted community assessment of youth college and career development resources currently available to middle and high school age youth in Redwood City. Identified effective models for supporting youth in their postsecondary transition. Collaborated with community partners to establish direction for a new initiative.

El Salvador

Initiated and coordinated computer project bringing 35 computers and associated training to 5 schools. Trained school administration and teachers on computer use and integration into classroom. Taught English classes to children and adults.Formed and supervised community youth groups in collaboration with city hall. Led after-school program focusing on.

Greater Chicago Area

Managed development efforts for $750,000 budget including researching prospective donors; drafting corporate, foundation and government grant proposals and reports; and managing annual appeals and solicitations for individual donors. Created content for and managed creation of brochures, website and annual report. Co-developed evaluation plan and analysis.

Managed Women’s Board activities including Education and Conservation Committees, a $200,000 fundraising event for 400+ people and fundraising for annual gala raising $600,000+. Drafted solicitation letters for annual fund campaigns, which raised a total of $800,000+. Participated in the Education Task Force as part of Strategic Planning.

Reviewed proposals and made grant recommendations totaling close to $1M to 25+ organizations and schools in areas of Arts and Culture, Education and Basic Human Needs.Assisted in coordinating the Second Illinois Food Security Summit, the Dance Advisory Committee and education events.Trained 20 organizations and coordinated the pilot implementation of an.

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