Katherine Wade

Katherine Wade is an experienced grant and development professional with a strong track record in nonprofit management. Currently serving as the Grants Manager at Association House of Chicago, Katherine leads grant strategy and fosters relationships with institutional funders to enhance development efforts. Previous roles include Development Manager at VOA Illinois, where responsibilities encompassed special events, donor engagement, and grant management, and Associate Director of Development at New City Kids, focusing on fundraising strategies and donor relations. Katherine's earlier experiences include Advancement and Communications Manager at Youth & Opportunity United and various positions as an AmeriCorps Member, facilitating educational support and enrichment activities. Katherine holds a degree in Community and Nonprofit Leadership from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.