Joi-Anissa Russell

Executive Director of Advancement @Youth & Opportunity United

Evanston, IL, US
EMAILS
j•••••••@youthopportunity.org
MOBILE NUMBERS
+13•••••••25

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WORK HISTORY

Dec 2025 — Present

Executive Director of Advancement @Youth & Opportunity United

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Evanston, IL, US

Y.O.U. is a youth development organization that promotes the agency, success, and well-being of young people and their families through identity-affirming relationships, expanded learning opportunities, and resources to meet emerging needs.

EDUCATION

2019 — 2019

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Certificate of Major Gift Solicitation Strategies, Devleopment and Fundraising

1992 — 1996

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Broadcast Journalism

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Indiana Academy for Science, Mathematics, & Humanities

High School Diploma

SKILLS

Event PlanningNonprofit OrganizationsCommunity OutreachCommunity DevelopmentLeadershipGrant WritingProgram DevelopmentDeveloping Marketing and Communication Strategy; Program Budget DevelopmentStrategyGrantsFundraisingEditingEvent ManagementNon-Profit AdministrationNonprofitsPublic SpeakingVolunteer Management

ABOUT JOI-ANISSA RUSSELL

I am enthusiastic about the non-prot community with more than two decades in development, fundraising and communication experience. An innovative and entrepreneurial leader who has consistently met and exceeded fundraising goals. Skilled at building sustainable solutions-oriented relationships with corporations, philanthropic organizations, individuals and community partners. Passionate about creating organizational culture that values people; believes in continuous improvement and is committed to fostering an excellent environment for learning.

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