Amy Funk

Amy Funk has over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience.  She excels in integrating high-end strategy with sustainable practices across different sectors, from performing arts to healthcare. Amy has worked with many arts organizations, including Cafeteria Kids Theater, Hyde Park School of Dance, FACETS, Porchlight Music Theatre, and Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Her journey began at Sarasota Opera, leading the public phase of a capital campaign, and she later made significant contributions to organizations like Florida Grand Opera and Have Dreams. 

Amy holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Millikin University and earned a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management, with distinction, from DePaul University in June 2012. Her passion for mentoring development professionals is evident in her active involvement with the Peer Mentoring Committee of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Chicago Chapter and DePaul University’s Alumni Engagement Committee, School of Public Service. Additionally, she led the Annual Fellows Program of the Development Leadership Consortium, introducing new development professionals to Chicago's philanthropic community. In 2022, Amy further solidified her commitment by joining the AFP Chicago Board of Directors.