Nora brings nearly 25 years of experience as a fundraiser and nonprofit leader, having served in roles ranging from Director of Development in higher education to board member for a startup nonprofit arts organization. Nora is a strategic and nimble fundraiser who brings extensive experience with transformative seven- and eight-figure gifts across sectors. She believes that exceptional communication and storytelling are vital for an organization to achieve its maximum fundraising potential. Nora’s clients appreciate her ability to meet them where they are and work at all levels of an organization, uniting executive and volunteer leaders, subject matter experts, philanthropists, and colleagues to realize big goals that create lasting change. 

Prior to Evolve, Nora served as Chief Development Officer during a $140 million dollar campaign at the University of Chicago; Director of Major Gifts during a $65 million campaign at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago; and Vice President for External Affairs where she oversaw the quiet phase of a $20 million dollar campaign at Openlands, a conservation organization. Outside of Evolve, Nora serves on the board of CHAT (Communication, Health, Advocacy, & Therapy), a nonprofit that increases access to speech-language therapy for children who lack access to this vital service.