Putting Food On The Table A Conversation with Julie Yurko, President & CEO, Northern Illinois Food

It is the best of times, it is the worst of times…to be raising money to feed the hungry in our cities, towns, and rural communities. Demand is up, inflation is soaring, and competition for donations is stiff. Join us as veteran fundraising leader Julie Yurko, President and CEO of the Northern Illinois Food Bank, shares how she and her team are successfully attracting support in these challenging times and learn how you can awaken radical generosity in your community, too!

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