TalentRISE is Pleased to Announce a New Placement

We are excited to announce that Mr. Joseph Donahue has joined our Client HFS Chicago Scholars as Director of Development effective July 9th, 2018. He will report to Executive Director Desiree Peper-Venzant.

In His role Joe will be responsible for all matters related to development, including donor cultivation, generating corporate and foundation support and strengthening HFS’ fundraising events. Joe comes to HFS with 10 years of experience in development, most recently as Vice President of Development, Midwest at buildOn.  Prior to that he was Director of Corporate Partnerships at City Year, Inc. – Chicago (CYC) .  Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University, where he double majored in English Literature and Cinema.

About HFS Chicago Scholars

HFS Chicago Scholars, founded in 1993 here in Chicago, holds steadfast to its founding principle: given active support and educational opportunities, economically disadvantaged Chicago inner-city students can use the power of their minds and hard work to achieve success. Due to our financial, academic and mentoring assistance, we walk hand-in-hand with each Scholar as they transform their aspirations into reality. In return, our Scholars promise to work hard to achieve their potential. Each time a child triumphs and succeeds, the HFS family shares and rejoices in this success. We grow, change, and prosper as one family. 

About TalentRISE

TalentRISE provides consultative, highly tailored recruitment solutions to meet an organization’s most pressing talent challenges. Founded in Chicago in 2008 with a national network of specialized talent consultants, the firm serves clients in multiple industries and across all organizational levels, from high-growth companies to leading global brands.