Director of Talent Services

Jamie Perry

Chicago, IL

Jamie brings nearly 15 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, programming, and executive search to her clients at Evolve. As a former in-house development professional, she understands the vital role strong leadership plays in advancing mission-driven organizations. Jamie oversees the firm’s executive search team and collaborates with C-Suite professionals and board members across North America, helping them build effective teams, assess staffing models, and develop team structures that drive results. 

Known for her authenticity, work ethic, ability to build consensus, and hands-on approach, Jamie excels at placing top talent in chief executive, executive director, chief development, and director of development roles, particularly within Jewish, health and human service, and social service nonprofits. Jamie is equally admired by both clients and candidates, a rare quality that drives her success and highlights her deep commitment to relationship development. She is a proud member of the Network of Nonprofit Search Consultants.  

Before joining Evolve, Jamie led fundraising efforts as Director of Community Engagement-Midwest for BBYO and Director of Development-Southeast Region for Friends of the IDF. Jamie volunteers with FIDF and Nourishing Hope, one of Chicago's largest hunger relief organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Environmental Science from the University of Alabama.

Team(s)

Talent

Recent clients

  • Americans for Ben-Gurion University
  • Associated Colleges of Illinois
  • Blessings in a Backpack
  • Foundation for Jewish Camp
  • Institute for Therapy through the Arts
  • Jewish United Fund (JUF)
  • National Runaway Safeline
  • The ARK
  • The iCenter
  • The Reaumond Foundation
  • The Union for Reform Judaism (URJ)
  • Zero Abuse Project

Education

Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Science, University of Alabama 

Interests

Tennis, Baking, Chicago Summer Festivals, Farmer's Markets, and Flower Arranging