Erin Gilligan

Erin Gilligan

Development Specialist

Erin Gilligan joined the Cunningham family in the Spring of 2013 as the Advancement Assistant and transitioned into the Development Specialist role in January 2019. She manages all activities related to gift processing, thank you letters, financial reporting, develops strategies and reports based on donor data, manages the department's Raiser’s Edge software, and provides basic training and support for staff. She identifies areas to improve operational and reporting efficiency.

Erin previously worked for a nonprofit in Joliet, Illinois in marketing and fundraising. She graduated from Lewis University with a degree in Business Administration. In her spare time, she is a member of the Champaign-Urbana Junior Women’s Club.