Patty Barbato

About Patty Barbato

I\'m a connector at heart. For 30+ years, I\'ve worked deeply across a wide range of sectors - always focused on connecting people and causes.My chapters?** Public relations professional (ask me about my funniest Consumer PR/Marketing stories)** Chicago Public Schools teacher (4th graders ROCK!)** Mother of 3 children (in 4 years)** Co-founder of an educational foundation serving my Evanston community (Foundation 65)** Consultant helping others build community partnerships; create professional learning communities; and event plan/fundraise** Senior Search Consultant at NextGroupIf you\'re an employer searching for talent - or if YOU\'RE THE TALENT - I want to hear YOUR story.Please reach out! I\'m committed to connecting you with \"What\'s Next.\"

Experience

1. Senior Search Consultant

   Nextgroup, Llc

   Jan 2022 — Present · Evanston, IL, US

   NextGroup is Chicagoland\'s leading executive search firm and nonprofit talent network connecting mission-driven organizations with exceptional leaders who drive impact. We customize talent solutions with our nonprofit partners, recruiting permanent, fractional, and interim professionals across executive leadership, finance, development, and operations. We have a network of professionals in Chicagoland and beyond. We reject cookie-cutter approaches and instead partner with you to build human capital strategies that match your unique growth and capacity-building needs. NextGroup also provides career coaching and transition services to professionals advancing in the social impact sector.

Education

• Northwestern University

  M.S.Ed., Elementary Education

  1995 — 1997

• University of Illinois Chicago

  Continuing Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

  2020 — 2021

• Marquette University

  B.S., Journalism

  1984 — 1988

• Lesley University

  Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity (LIFTS)

  2020 — 2020

Skills

• Nonprofit Management
• Staff Development
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Social Media
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Communications
• Board Relations
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Alumni Relations
• Charities
• Nonprofits
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Public Speaking
• Community Organizing
• Program Development
• Annual Giving
• Board Development
• Public Policy
• Non-Profit Administration
• Community Building
• Prospect Research
• Stewardship
• Leadership
• Grant Writing
• Fundraising
• Workshop Facilitation
• Philanthropy
• Volunteer Management
• Public Relations
• Leadership Development
• Non-Profit Board Development
• Youth Development
• Social Networking
• Grants