Michael Cleavenger,
Business Development
Michael Cleavenger
Industry Expertise
- Non-profit administration
- Fundraising
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Michael Cleavenger is CCA’s Chicago-based business development manager. With more than 20 years experience in the non-profit administration and fundraising business, he has secured more than $250M for major gifts, capital, and endowment campaigns.
He has contributed to campaigns and management at:
- The Chicago History Museum
- Victory Gardens Theater
- La Rabida Children’s Hospital
- Quinlan Business School at Loyola University Chicago
- The Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
- Ragdale Foundation
Michael currently serves on the board of directors of St. Bernard’s Hospital, the Children’s Care Foundation, and The Happy Childhood Foundation.
Education and Certifications
Education and Certifications
- AB – Colgate University
- Diversity, equity and inclusion certification – Kellogg School at Northwestern University
- Not-for-profit management certification – Kellogg School at Northwestern University
- Additional University of Chicago and Wharton School of Business
Memberships and Affiliations
Memberships and Affiliations
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Association for Healthcare Philanthropy