Jessica Ticus

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Jessica Ticus began her 40-year career in Chicago area nonprofits teaching biology at the Shedd Aquarium.  Since then she has worked in both large and small institutions in the areas of health care, higher education, government and environmental science. She has extensive experience in development and has contributed to some very successful fundraising campaigns as the Director of Children’s Service at Lurie Children’s Hospital, Director of Major Gifts at the Chicago Botanic Garden and Executive Director of Annual Giving at Northwestern University. She has also helped smaller organizations like the Evanston Public Library jump-start their fundraising efforts.

Her expertise is in individual giving. She helps clients use data to gain a clear understanding of donor behavior and their interests. She provides strategy for acquiring new donors, retaining loyal donors, and moving donors into more significant gifts. Her knowledge of direct mail, email and social media campaigns has helped nonprofits build their donor pipeline. Her work as a major gifts officer provides her the insights and experience to help identify donors, employ cultivation tactics, write proposals and confidentially solicit major gifts. She is adept at building partnerships with staff and volunteers to strengthen philanthropic relationships.

She has a bachelor of arts in Environmental Science from Antioch College and a Masters in Education Administration from Loyola University, Chicago. She and her husband raised a family in Evanston, where they are active in the community. Jessica’s professional experience is complimented by her volunteer work. She is currently the Board Chair of the Youth Job Center in Evanston and the program co-chair for Professionals in Development Network.

Jess’ Clients

Arts & Culture

Center for Women’s History and Leadership at the Francis Willard House and Museum, Evanston, IL

High Concept Labs, Chicago, IL

Environment

Des Plaines Wetlands Conservancy, Pleasant Prairie, WI

Education

Academy of Scholastic Achievement, Chicago, IL

Evanston Township High School Foundation, Evanston, IL

Glencoe Public Library, Glencoe, IL

High Jump, Chicago, IL

University of Illinois, Center for Literacy, Chicago, IL

Young, Black & Lit, Chicago, IL

Health and Social Service

Casa Central, Chicago, IL

Global Spine Outreach, Chicago, IL

Hephzibah Children’s Association, Oak Park, IL

Meals on Wheels, Chicago, IL

MPN Research Association, Chicago, IL