Social impact consultant supporting development of high impact initiatives, at lasting scale. Over two decades of work with government, nonprofit, and philanthropic leaders. Track record of building strong early childhood and child care infrastructure, activating change within K-12 public education systems, advancing collective impact within arts education and youth development sectors, and creating efforts to ensure economic mobility and address the social determinants of health.Sustained commitment to understanding issues within the context of systemic racism - and a focus on eliminating barriers to opportunity and advancing justice in all its forms.
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Founder & CeoAim & Arrow Group Mar 2016 - PresentChicago, Illinois, UsAim & Arrow strives to build a more just and equitable world through social sector capacity building and impact design -
Faculty Lecturer, Crown Family School Of Social Work, Policy, And PracticeUniversity Of Chicago Jan 2023 - PresentChicago, Il, Us -
Adjunct LecturerNorthwestern University Oct 2017 - PresentEvanston, Il, UsLecturer within the Harvey Kapnick Center for Business Institutions at Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Courses on consulting and the social impact sector. -
Adjunct Faculty, Leadership EffectivenessQuinlan School Of Business, Loyola University Chicago Aug 2019 - Aug 2021Chicago, Il, Us -
PrincipalGraettinger Cole Impact Consulting Jun 2012 - Mar 2016Impact consulting firm working with nonprofits and foundations to build and scale promising models for social change, identify collaborative, lasting solutions to community problems, evaluate their impact in the community, and build strong, productive, high functioning teams. Selected nonprofit clients: Chicago Scholars, Embarc, Chicago Debate League, Communities in Schools, High Jump Chicago, Citizen Schools Illinois, KIPP Chicago. Selected foundation clients: A Better Chicago, Jewish United Fund, Circle of Service, Chicago Community Trust, Ounce of Prevention Fund, McCormick Foundation, Steans Family Foundation. In-house consulting roles include:-Director, Creative Schools Fund at Ingenuity - oversee $2.5M in annual granting directly to Chicago Public Schools to support arts education (Jan 2016-present)-Consultant, IL State Early Learning Council – renovate the structure and functions of the state’s public private partnership; establish a new strategic vision, priorities, and increase relevance and visibility (June 2015-October 2017) -Program Architect at Bright Pink- build a new national program model to educate young women in cancer prevention; lead training and education for national ambassadors (Sept. 2012-Sept. 2014)
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Vice President, Community InvestmentUnited Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Jul 2010 - Jun 2012Chicago, Il, UsDeliver on the organization’s ten year goals to advance economic stability for 100,000 households, help 50,000 kids enter high school ready to succeed, connect 200,000 people to available, preventive health services, and meet the immediate crisis needs of over 1 million people annually. Oversee approximately $40M in annual grant-making—the largest human service investment, behind government, across a six county metropolitan footprint.Transform UWMC from a broad based historical funder (with 500 agency partners) to an impact organization whose investments support evidence-based Income, Education, Health, and Crisis strategies associated with prescribed metrics; narrow and deepen investments to reach defined impact; narrow agency partner pool to 200 partners (2008-2011).Architect UWMC’s Live United 2020 vision—a ten year commitment to communities of highest need across the metropolitan region (from 276 neighborhoods down to 47); weave together human service infrastructure; measure the impact amplification of integrated service delivery. -
Director, Income And HealthUnited Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Jul 2009 - Jul 2010Chicago, Il, UsForward Financial Stability initiatives and launch $12.5M in health investments targeting access to primary and mental health care and prevention of chronic disease. Ultimately responsible for stewardship of 58% of UWMC's total funding. Seamless launch of income and health initiatives led to promotions each year, culminating in VP position in 2010. -
Director, Financial StabilityUnited Way Of Metropolitan Chicago Oct 2008 - Jul 2009Chicago, Il, UsHired to launch UWMC's first community impact effort to use $5M in annual grant making in support of economic self sufficiency for low-income populations. -
Manager, Model Ywca DevelopmentYwca Of Metropolitan Chicago Oct 2007 - Oct 2008Chicago, Il, UsReporting to the CEO, responsible for project management, program development, and organizational engagement for agency’s new strategic vision, called the ‘Model YWCA.’ Led executive team through strategic project-related decision-making, resulting in successful launch of first Model YWCA center on Chicago’s South Side in January 2008. -
Institutional Relations OfficerYwca Of Metropolitan Chicago Oct 2005 - Oct 2007Chicago, Il, UsIn first year, brought in over half a million dollars to support sexual violence and economic empowerment programs, primarily through government, foundation, corporate, and in-kind grants, with some individual contributions. 50% new revenue resulting in new program launches (TechGYRLS (technology training for girls), Economic Empowerment). -
Co-Chair, National Advocacy CommitteeYwca Usa 2002 - 2004Washington, Dc, UsChosen by National Board Chair to lead a committee of nine regional representatives to:• Evaluate the effectiveness of advocacy systems at local, regional, and national levels• Develop the structure and functions of a national advocacy office in D.C.• Formulate a grassroots-driven national advocacy agenda• Design and initiate a plan for the formation of state advocacy councils• Organize nation-wide delegations for the April 25th, 2004 March for Women’s Lives -
Volunteer Recruiter, Rape Crisis HotlineYwca Of Metropolitan Chicago 2001 - 2004Chicago, Il, UsRecruit and train 150+ volunteers for the city's only crisis line for survivors of rape, violence, and abuse. -
Prevention EducatorYwca Of Metropolitan Chicago 2000 - 2001Chicago, Il, UsWork in the Chicago Public Schools to raise awareness of rape, violence, and abuse. -
TeacherThe Galloway School Sep 1998 - Jun 1999Co-teacher for a class of first graders.
Elizabeth Graettinger Education Details
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University Of ChicagoEnglish -
School Of The Art Institute Of ChicagoWriting -
Wellesley CollegeEnglish & Psychology
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Elizabeth Graettinger attended University Of Chicago, School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago, Wellesley College.
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