Chicago Scholars
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.
Chicago Scholars
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Today, Chicago Scholars is the largest college access and success program in Chicago serving more than 5,000 Scholars and Alumni each year in our seven-year college access and success mentoring and career support program. Committed to moving the dial for Chicago’s youth, the organization works to develop deep collaborations with community-based organizations and has a national network of more than 190 selective enrollment and ivy league college and university partners.