In partnership with the other community investment staff, John keeps a pulse on what is happening with the nonprofit community in Akron. He works with nonprofits to determine their most pressing needs and advises them as they create a compelling grant request. He also oversees the grant distribution process for all of the community foundation's affiliate funds. John worked as a senior development officer at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, where he oversaw all third-party fundraising initiatives and secured major gift commitments. John attended Kent State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in community health education and a master's degree in comm