Katie Adams
Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving, Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago
- Role
- Grants Manager at CircEsteem, Inc
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katie Adams
I practice fundraising as ministry, inviting people into a shared mission and…
Experience
Grants Manager
Jan 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Managing the full grant lifecycle—from research and proposal development to compliance, reporting, and funder stewardship. Building and maintaining strong relationships with funders, providing impact reports, and ensuring donor recognition. Tracking and analyzing fundraising data to identify trends, improve donor engagement, and align funding strategies with organizational goals. Collaborating with program teams to develop compelling grant proposals and measurable outcomes that demonstrate the transformative impact of circus arts. Overseeing donor database management, ensuring data integrity, and supporting reconciliation with financial records.
Education
Roosevelt University
Master's of Music
2011 — 2013
DePaul University
Bachelor's of Music
2006 — 2010
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