Noel Chambers
Chicago,USA
Summary
Accomplished professional with 17 years of success in government, corporate, and foundation fundraising. Flexible and well-rounded with a holistic array of skills and experiences.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Grants and Fundraising Consultant
NEC Consulting
11.2022 - Current
- Researches, writes, and analyzes proposals for grant solicitations that support clients' fundraising, programs, and strategic plan objectives.
- Researches potential funders to identify and diversify the current foundation/corporation portfolio.
- Maintains relationships and networks with corporate, philanthropic, government, and foundation professionals for the purpose of stewardship and mission/organization success.
- Researches and collects data for the purpose for grants-work and advocacy.
- Writes, edits and submits letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports that support clients' missions and programs.
Principal
RYMAC Industries
10.2022 - 04.2026
- Managed state and federal grant proposal submissions, ensuring compliance with funding agency guidelines for a privately owned company in the hemp-based manufacturing market.
- Developed and maintained relationships with state and federal government funding agencies to enhance collaboration opportunities.
Associate Director Of Development
SOS Children's Villages Illinois
01.2017 - 10.2022
- Developed resources and maintained effective relationships with philanthropic and corporate/foundation entities. Created and implemented moves management and stewardship plans for entire Development portfolio.
- Secured corporate gifts and partnerships.
- Managed all aspects of grant fundraising program including research, cultivation, stewardship, programs and outcomes creation, execution, and reporting.
- Wrote dozens of successful grant proposals worth millions of dollars.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance.
- Valued member of event planning processes, driving successful fundraising events.
- Led in evaluating program outcomes while recommending improvements to enhance both internal services and external reporting success.
Associate Director of Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago
01.2009 - 01.2016
- Oversaw government relations and funding throughout the city, county, state and federal levels.
- Responsible for the submission of several large scale government grants.
- Developed and maintained corporate funding and volunteer events.
- Assisted and advised in public relations, advertising, media outreach, and social media outreach.
- Assisted and advised in direction of large fundraising events.
- Interacted with myriad elected officials and such varied government agencies as CPS, CHA, DCEO, DFSS, and other city, county and state functions.
- Provided strategic thought throughout the organization on an ongoing, regular basis.
Senior Consultant
John F. Chambers & Associates
12.2006 - 06.2009
- Consulted with municipal entities like the City of Chicago, County of Cook, and State of Illinois on budgetary and pension fund matters.
- Consulted with various political campaigns on electoral strategy.
Sales Representative
Lincoln Electrical
12.2006 - 05.2008
- Sales representative for high volume electrical contracting firm with offices in Chicagoland and Baltimore.
- Promoted services specifically for office buildings, data centers, billboards, and large municipal projects.
Senate Committee Staff
Illinois Senate Democrats
01.2003 - 11.2006
- Assisted in the preparation of Senate Committee books.
- Attended Senate legislative and committee hearings daily.
- Prepared and assisted with bills and files for Senate members and their staff bot in committee and on the Senate floor.
- Interacted with dozens of legislators and hundreds of legislative staffers of both parties and from throughout all areas of Illinois, building many great and long-lasting relationships.
District Legislative Aide
The Office Of Senator Robert S. Molaro
08.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided constituent outreach and stewardship, answered requests for service and public appearances, represented the Senator at community meetings, assisted in inter-district relations and communications with the offices of other elected officials, held or attended daily or weekly high level meetings with many elected officials throughout the city, county and state.
Court Co-Ordinator
Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County
05.1998 - 07.2001
- Maintained the court calendars and office operations of several Cook County judges in the Domestic Relations Division.
- Scheduled status hearings, mediations, discovery, and trials.
- Processed legal documents relating to all court actions.
- Interacted with dozens of judges and attorneys daily.
Education
BBA - Business And Non Profit Management
North Park University
Chicago, IL05-2027
High School Diploma -
St. Ignatius College Prep
Chicago05-1992
Skills
- Grant research, writing, stewardship, and outcomes tracking
- Foundation, Corporation, and Government relationship excellence
- Strategic thinking
- Fundraising strategy
- Corporate sponsorship
- Donor engagement
- Volunteer management
- Collaborative leadership
- Strategic planning
- Event planning
- Program development
- Report development
- Donor research
- Raisers Edge NXT and Blackbaud proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Public relations and public speaking
- Interpersonal skills
- Professionalism
Timeline
Grants and Fundraising Consultant
NEC Consulting
11.2022 - Current
Principal
RYMAC Industries
10.2022 - 04.2026
Associate Director Of Development
SOS Children's Villages Illinois
01.2017 - 10.2022
Associate Director of Development
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago
01.2009 - 01.2016
Senior Consultant
John F. Chambers & Associates
12.2006 - 06.2009
Sales Representative
Lincoln Electrical
12.2006 - 05.2008
Senate Committee Staff
Illinois Senate Democrats
01.2003 - 11.2006
District Legislative Aide
The Office Of Senator Robert S. Molaro
08.2001 - 01.2003
Court Co-Ordinator
Office of the Chief Judge of Cook County
05.1998 - 07.2001
BBA - Business And Non Profit Management
North Park University
High School Diploma -
St. Ignatius College Prep