Jill Zimmerman (She

Jill Zimmerman currently serves as the Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, where accountability for raising $60 million in philanthropy includes leading a team of 36 and overseeing a $75 million capital campaign. Notable achievements include spearheading an emergency COVID-19 response campaign that secured $66 million and $80 million during FY20 and FY21, and expanding individual giving vastly from $13 million to $49 million. Zimmerman also holds the position of Vice President of Fund Development at the Student Sponsorship Programme and has extensive experience in non-profit consulting, having served as Vice President at The Alford Group and Director of Development at Alternatives. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Philosophy from UC Santa Barbara.