City of Bloomington, IL
Katherine Sawyer is a seasoned professional in the fields of grant management and development, currently serving as the Development Manager for the Arts & Entertainment Department at the City of Bloomington, IL since July 2023. With a background as a consultant since January 2019, Katherine's expertise includes strategic planning for grants and public engagement. Previous roles include Director of Grants at Heartland Community College and a part-time position at the McLean County Regional Planning Commission, where improvements in Census response rates were achieved. Katherine has a proven track record in increasing grant revenue and managing foundation relations during tenure at Friends of the Earth and has successfully raised significant funding across various organizations. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in International Development from American University and a Bachelor's Degree in French Language and Literature from Illinois State University.
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City of Bloomington, IL
The City of Bloomington is located in the heart of Central Illinois, approximately 125 miles southwest of Chicago, 155 miles northeast of St. Louis, and 64 miles northeast of Springfield, the State Capital. Bloomington is the County Seat of McLean County, the largest county in Illinois (approximately 762,240 acres). Bloomington (pop. 76,610) is a twin City with the Town of Normal (pop. 52,497). Interstates 39, 55 and 74 converge on Bloomington-Normal, as well as US Route 51 and State Route 9.