Hannah Kaplan

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About Hannah Kaplan

Hannah brings a deep commitment to nonprofit-centered philanthropy and a thoughtful, grounded approach to advising families and foundations. As a Philanthropy Advisor at JH Philanthropy, she supports clients in clarifying their values, developing giving strategies, and strengthening their impact through responsive, community-informed grantmaking. Prior to joining JH Philanthropy, Hannah advocated for school-aged refugee youth navigating education systems in the Chicagoland area. Her experience at RefugeeOne, the largest resettlement agency in Chicago, involved tracking and analyzing key performance indicators to improve program outcomes for newcomer students and families. She also managed data-driven initiatives to evaluate program effectiveness and impact. At McGaw YMCA, she successfully led programs through strategic planning, safety prioritization, and policy changes. Her proficiency in data analysis, coupled with her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensures that she identifies grantees who align with clients’ missions of fostering meaningful change. Hannah is a 21/64 Certified Advisor, a graduate of Forefront’s Grantmakers Institute, and is certified in Advanced Grant Proposal Writing and Mental Health Support for Refugees. She has a master’s degree in Social Sector Leadership and Nonprofit Management from the University of Chicago and has a BFA in Theatre Arts, a BA in English Literature, and a minor in Philosophy from DePaul University. Hannah loves sharing her experience with early-career professionals and is always interested in connecting with folks similarly committed to social impact work across different sectors; feel free to connect!