Alondra

As the Major Gifts Officer for the Evanston Community Foundation, Alondra’s role is to support the foundation's continued growth and interests by building relationships with community members whose philanthropic efforts align with ECF’s core pillars.  

Prior to ECF, Alondra was the Director of Development at Young Chicago Authors where she focused on all aspects of fundraising efforts including individual and major giving, grant writing, and event planning. With over five years of fundraising experience, Alondra is adept at fostering relationships across diverse sectors, deeply committed to fostering equitable communities and amplifying marginalized voices. She brings a unique blend of skills and experience to her nonprofit work. 

Alondra holds a BA in English, with a professional writing focus from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).  Beyond her professional pursuits, Alondra embraces creative expression through writing, dance, and pottery making. As a proud Latina, her strong family values inspire everything she undertakes. When she’s not enjoying nature walks with her husband, daughter, and dogs, you can find her traveling or immersing herself in music concerts.