Leanne Gehrig is the Development Manager for CCLF’s External Relations Team. She manages day-to-day fundraising to enhance and support the overall mission of CCLF; including grant writing and reporting, database management and donor cultivation. Leanne joined the team in July 2022.
Leanne holds a Master of Architecture from Judson University in Elgin, Illinois. She began her career in architectural practice, and quickly made a vocational shift into community engagement and historic preservation. She has worked largely with the nonprofit community in a range of stewardship and development capacities, including program development, research, volunteer management, event planning and administrative support. Leanne completed a graduate certificate in Fundraising Management from North Park University’s School of Business & Nonprofit Management in May 2020.
Leanne is deeply involved with sustainability and civic engagement at her thriving community congregation. She enjoys exploring the city with her family, fine art photography and printmaking.