Shawn M. Donnelley

Shawn, granddaughter of Gaylord and Dorothy, is president of Strategic Giving, a firm providing philanthropic consultation. She serves on the board of the Goodman Theatre and Loyola University New Orleans, the Auxiliary Board of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Visiting Committee of the University of Chicago Divinity School and three private foundations. Her commitment to Chicago’s nonprofit community was recognized by “Today's Chicago Woman” magazine which named Ms. Donnelley one of 100 Women Making a Difference in Chicago, “Crain’s Chicago Business” which named her one of 40 under 40 in Chicago in 2008, and Oprah Winfrey’s Angel Network. Additionally, she was awarded the Outstanding Individual Philanthropist award by the Treasure Coast Association of Fundraising Professionals. A veteran of numerous political campaigns, she hosted a television political talk show in Boston, and has taught political communications at several colleges and universities. She received a B.A. from Loyola University New Orleans and an M.A. from Emerson College. A Florida native, Ms. Donnelley resides in Chicago.