Chairman
Prior to co-founding philanthropy consultancy JGA in 1994, Ted Grossnickle served for 10 years as Vice President of Development and Public Affairs at Franklin College, and as the college’s Acting President in 1993. Named Fund Raising Executive of the Year in 1994 by the Indiana Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives (now the Association of Fundraising Professionals), Ted previously held positions at Northern Illinois University and Wabash College. He serves on the Board of Trustees of Wabash College and has worked with nonprofit clients in the US and Europe. In addition, Ted serves on the Board of Visitors for the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and frequently contributes articles and presents on topics in the field.
CEO
Derrick has worked with nonprofit organizations to develop fundraising programs, provide strategic leadership and build business development strategies since 2001. He holds a Master of Arts Degree in Philanthropic Studies from The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and a Bachelor’s Degree from Southeast Missouri State University. At The LEAGUE, a national youth service organization, Derrick lead all major fundraising programs and resource development strategies. Previously, he led external and fundraising operations for Learning to Give. With experience in consulting with philanthropy programs in South Korea, Japan and Bermuda, Derrick also serves on the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Youth Philanthropy Task Force.
Consultant
Joanna served as Vice President for Grantmaking for the Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), one of the 30 largest community foundations in the country, with over $500 million in assets. As Vice President, Joanna developed grantmaking strategies and managed the distribution of $12 million in grants to more than 600 nonprofits annually. Prior to serving as Vice President, Joanna served as a Grant Officer and managed a diverse portfolio of over 250 nonprofit grantee relationships annually, which included arts and culture, environment, health and human service and youth development organizations. Joanna is currently a philanthropic consultant to The Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund, which is one of the largest donor advised funds in the country and has allocated over $60 million in grants since its inception in 1998. Joanna currently serves as Chair of SOLAR, a young professional leadership committee of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful. Previous volunteer and leadership roles include the Women's Fund of Central Indiana OPTIONS alumnae, Herron School of Art and Design, Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art Society and Primary Colours. Joanna holds a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Indiana University.