Deborah D. Clark, Director of Grants Management and Assistant Corporate Secretary
Deborah is the Director of Grants Management and Assistant Corporate Secretary at Woods Fund Chicago. She works closely with, and reports directly to, the President. As Director of Grants Management, she manages and maintains the grants management database, analyzes data and prepares reports for board meetings, and as needed, initiates annual projects pertaining to the efficient management of the grantmaking process, reviews all incoming requests for funding, conducts site visits, and makes grant recommendations to the Board of Directors. As Assistant Corporate Secretary, Deborah manages all aspects of board of director meetings, including attending all meetings and ensuring minutes are recorded. In addition to her responsibilities, she is the principal person responsible for the efficient operation of the office — actively interfacing with the "public" and other stakeholders, while maintaining office systems, structures, and procedures.
Deborah has a Bachelor of Arts degree and is an active member of Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy (CAAIP), Breakin' It Down, and is Regional Co-chair for the Program Committee at PEAK Grantmaking.