Cathy McCann

Cathy McCann, Independent Consultant


Cathy McCann currently serves as a Program Officer for the Topfer Family Foundation. In this part-time role, she works with a board of directors and next generation family members to manage over $1m in annual philanthropic giving to approximately 40 nonprofit organizations in Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; and Broward County, FL.

Cathy has over 20 years of experience in nonprofit administration as a staff member, consultant, board member, and grant maker and is available for part-time or interim program officer/grant making positions.

Philosophy/Approach: I work in collaboration with my clients to ensure success. I develop a scope of work prior to beginning a contract and provide multiple touch points throughout my tenure to ensure I am meeting client expectations. I have served clients as an interim program officer to manage grant programs while they are in-between staff. I am available for a maximum of 15-hours per week. References are available upon request.

Types of clients: Private foundations, Corporation foundations, Community foundations

Specialization: Grant-making, Program Officer Roles

As our grant writer, Cathy has been absolutely fundamental in helping Interrobang Theatre Project secure funding to ensure the continued financial success of our company. Cathy is thorough and timely in her work. We have found that she goes above and beyond what is expected of her, making herself available to answer questions, troubleshoot issues, and offer guidance in areas that are typically outside of what one might consider a grant writer's "duty." As a company, we feel we are in the very capable hands of someone who has taken the time to understand who we are and what we are trying to accomplish as an arts organization. Over the years, Cathy has proven her commitment to our company, as well as to the arts, and we consider her a trusted and irreplaceable part of our work family. Bringing Cathy on as our grant writer has been one of the best administrative decisions Interrobang has made to date.
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Georgette Verdin

Cathy McCann