Elissa Kagan

Elissa Kagan is an experienced professional in philanthropy and development within the nonprofit sector, currently serving as Associate Vice President, Women’s Philanthropy at the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago since 2003. Kagan has held various leadership roles within the organization, including Assistant Vice President and Director of Young Women's Programming, where responsibilities included managing fundraising, educational outreach, and volunteer initiatives. Kagan has overseen significant projects such as the Snowbird program, which generated substantial contributions for the JUF Annual Campaign, and has played a crucial role in developing young leadership programs. Prior experience includes serving as Assistant Director of Development at Jewish Council for Youth Services and earlier roles at the Jewish United Fund, showcasing a strong commitment to community engagement and fundraising success. Kagan holds a degree from the University of Iowa.