Mary Kate Paetow-Fanning

Mary Kate Paetow-Fanning is a dedicated professional with a focus on donor relations and outreach within the nonprofit sector. Currently serving as Donor Relations Manager and previously as Donor Relations Coordinator at Communities In Schools of Chicago since June 2022, Mary Kate also held the position of Outreach and Development Coordinator at the Illinois Association for Behavioral Health from October 2021 to April 2022. Prior experience includes multiple roles at Peoria Park District, notably as Marketing Coordinator, where responsibilities included developing branding guidelines and coordinating marketing for educational programs. Additional experience spans positions such as Student Success Coach at City Year Milwaukee and various developmental roles at Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum, demonstrating a consistent commitment to community engagement and youth support. Mary Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Bradley University, complemented by a semester abroad focused on the same field.