Michelle Patterson

Michelle Patterson, MPA, currently serves as the Managing Director of Development at Chicago Scholars, where responsibilities include leading revenue and budget planning, donor cultivation, and donor data management. Prior experience includes roles as Development Director at CARPLS and Deborah's Place, focusing on fundraising initiatives and donor relations. Michelle's background also includes significant experience at Heartland Alliance, where responsibilities encompassed all aspects of fundraising and communications. Additional roles include Development Manager and Individual Giving Officer across various organizations. Michelle holds an MPA in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Roosevelt University and a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Cardinal Stritch University.