Anthony C. Chimera

Background

About Anthony C. Chimera

Anthony Chimera is a seasoned senior executive with over 37 years of nonprofit management experience throughout Chicago and Suburbs. He has created a professional portfolio of expertise in board/leadership development, strategic planning, staff development, resource development, and strategic partnerships. He brings an unmatched passion, commitment, and work ethic to building institutional capacity, while strengthening community and stakeholder relations in support of an organization’s mission and values. Anthony is a gifted relationship initiator and developer. A respected leader who has a proven ability to incite passion and build capacity and culture in a variety of professional settings. He is mission-driven and focused on results. He subscribes to a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of socially responsible philanthropy, especially in the areas of education, individual and community health, youth services, and social justice. Anthony has realized many meaningful accomplishments and navigated important change that resulted in significant growth for many organizations in areas of visibility and profile, funding capacity, cross-functional collaboration, and community engagement. Colleagues have often described Anthony as a “game-changer” with expertise in building and re-vitalizing philanthropic operations in nonprofit environments.