ADA S. MCKINLEY HIRES CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce that Lisa Rollins has been hired as Chief Development Officer. Rollins takes the helm of one of the ten largest human services agencies in metropolitan Rollins’s impressive career spans more than 19 years in fund raising, marketing and development. Recently she was Senior Director of Development and Communication of the Salvation Army - Metropolitan Division – the first African American and first woman to hold the top fundraiser position. She also has worked for the United Negro College Fund, Inc., United Way, Chicago Youth Centers, and South Shore Bank, to name a few. She says the chance to serve others was the impetus for her to work for social change and social service agencies. “Lisa’s extensive knowledge and experience in fund raising and marketing, and the intricacies of working with large agencies is a tremendous asset to the development department,” said Ada S. McKinley executive director George Jones Jr. “She will be responsible for increasing the agency’s visibility, individual giving, major gifts, agency program funding and endowment, and working with corporations and foundations.” Citing Ada S. McKinley’s stellar reputation of providing exceptional services to Chicago residents for the past 88 years, Rollins said she is “honored to have this opportunity to serve as the agency’s chief development officer and looks forward to working with an organization that offers a multitude of programs designed to assist persons by promoting empowerment and self-sufficiency.” Rollins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in biology education from She is affiliated with a number of organizations, including Leadership Illinois, Outstanding Young Women, Association of Fundraising Professionals, National Academy of Volunteerism, and Blacks in Development. Rollins is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Top Ladies of America-Evergreen Park Chapter, and Jack and Jill of America-South Suburban Chapter. She is also a member of New Faith Baptist Church in Matteson. Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization serving individuals, families, and persons with disabilities who need help in developing their abilities in order to lead healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. Founded in 1919, its services include: head start, foster care, special education, college preparation and placement, family counseling and intervention services, residential placements, job training and placement, after school programs for youth, and senior citizen day programs. More than 12,000 persons receive services through 42 program sites annually. |
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