Barbara Nolan Hoffman

Experience

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  U.S. Department of Education

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Institutional Review Specialist

  Led compliance audits of post-secondary institutions; developed training on strategies to improve use of federal funds.

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  DeKalb County Community Development Department

  Jan 1998 - Mar 2000

  Program Manager

  Responsible for developing and executing contractual agreements with non-profits to advance community development initiatives.

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  Oakland Schools

  Apr 2000 - Jun 2001

  Director of Fund Development

  Directed the solicitation and management of federal, state, local and private funds to support the mission of Oakland Schools and constituent school districts. Led creation of nonprofit foundation and formation of board of directors.

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  Start Early

  Jul 2001 - Sept 2016

  (Employed by Start Early when known by former name of Ounce of Prevention Fund.) Member of executive team at $60M nonprofit organization focused on preparing at-risk young children from birth to age five for success through high-quality programs, professional development, research and advocacy at city, state and federal levels. Responsible for short- and long-term resource development strategy, achieving 43% increase in private revenue during five-year period and successful implementation of $50M major gifts campaign. Trusted senior advisor to Board of Directors, major donors, and institutional funders. Key partner in brand strategy development that elevated issue of early childhood education. Oversaw team of 15 professionals. Show less

  • Vice President for Development

    Sept 2011 - Sept 2016

  • Director of Development

    May 2007 - Sept 2011

  • Assistant Director of Development

    Jul 2001 - May 2007
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  Heartland Alliance

  Oct 2016 - Nov 2022

  Chief, External Affairs

  Senior executive at $190M Chicago-based, global alliance of five nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing social, economic and justice through direct services and policy change that promote access to safety & justice, health and healing, and economic opportunity for populations that are systemically overlooked and/or excluded.Responsible for development and implementation of integrated resource development strategy that has yielded 216% growth in private revenue for program innovations, including READI Chicago; urgent participant needs, including for COVID and Afghan refugees; and policy campaigns. Key architect of organization’s highest priority initiatives, informing early-stage program design, coaching and mentoring senior leaders on implementation, and leading external partner and stakeholder engagement strategy to drive organizational impact. Guide strategic investments to build effective internal and external communications, marketing, social media and PR capacity, resulting in increased organizational visibility and strong brand recognition. Essential member of five-member global management team responsible for leading organization’s response to complex organizational issues and crises (i.e., COVID, ongoing protests, and influx of unaccompanied children). Key strategist on development of organization’s board of directors, guiding director recruitment and engagement and agendas for board and executive committee meetings. Lead team of 26 communications, marketing and fundraising professionals; manage two Board Committees. Show less

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  Chief

  Dec 2020 - Oct 2022

  Member

  Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and affect change from the top-down.As a member of Chief, I am committed to learning and growing alongside other women leaders, and to mentoring other women as they pursue their own personal and professional goals.

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  Frechette Family Foundation

  Nov 2022 - now

  Executive Director

  Frechette Family Foundation partners with community-based organizations and leaders whose work advances the opportunity for all, particularly children and families, to grow, thrive and realize their own idea of well-being.