What they say about us
"Eric brings a fresh and strategic perspective to everything I've worked with him on over the years. He is responsive, personable and is unmatched in his ability to leverage non-traditional resources on behalf of the individuals and organizations he is working with." Aletha NoonanVice President
CDW |
"I've personally seen Eric earn the trust of many high-dollar donors. He does so by learning about their unique philanthropic priorities and creating a personalized engagement experience that is mutually beneficial to both donor and community." Mimi CrabtreeExecutive Director
JDRF Chicago |
“Eric invested in deeply understanding our needs as a donor organization and then used that understanding to develop custom ideas to help meet those needs. His input took our giving programs to a new level of engagement and impact.” Brian EllisPrincipal
The Boston Consulting Group |
"Working with Eric is always a low-stress, high-impact proposition. He makes it a point to understand the evolving needs of our organization, and the donors and volunteers he connects us with are so well prepared that they are able to take on high-level, skill-based responsibilities." Michael McGlinnSenior Director of Operations
Erie Neighborhood House |
"Eric understands that each donor has different priorities and motivators. He dedicates time to learning what these are for each individual and creates personalized, fulfilling and impactful philanthropic experiences for each one. He is also extremely attentive, organized and always pleasure to work with." Adrian WeidenfellerVice President
Northern Trust |
"As both a strategist and executor, Eric is a collaborative, empowering and reliable leader that goes above and beyond to ensure that the primary objectives of all stakeholders are being met." Vanessa WasermanDirector of Corporate Partnerships
Taproot Foundation |
"When an urgent community need arises, Eric is amongst the first calls I make. He identifies donors and organizations that are well equipped to provide support, and he proactively educates them around the issue they will be addressing and how it fits into their own philanthropic priorities." Sara ReschlyDirector of Community Partnerships
Brighton Park Neighborhood Council |
"Eric and I created a comprehensive program that allowed my firm’s employees—from leadership to interns—to engage directly in the company's philanthropy. The result was an award winning volunteer program that enabled us to work directly with community members to address urgent needs. This was complimented by in-office educational opportunities that generated an important dialogue and increased morale amongst participants." Ellie FormanCommunity Relations Manager
Mesirow Financial |