Welcome to Fund, Inc.

Fund Inc® is a member firm of the Giving Institute, the prestigious association of leading consulting firms working within the philanthropic community.

With more than 100 years of collective experience, our team of associates brings insight and imagination to the challenges of resource development.

Rita J. Galowich
Pamela Bourgeios
Alanna Gordon
Janet Messenger
Anne Reusché

	Rita J. Galowich Founder and President of Fund Inc®, Rita has devoted her career to working with not-for-profit organizations. Her experience as a staff member and consultant with education, social service, culture and health care organizations has given her a wealth of knowledge to enhance her clients’ development efforts. She has successfully facilitated a wide range of projects from start-up development programs to multi-million dollar capital campaigns. A leader, educator, speaker and facilitator, Rita has the ability to see the long-term picture while implementing short-term goals. Throughout her career Rita has empowered organizations by helping them build capacity through board education and training, implementing donor acquisition programs and increasing individual giving levels, and creating major gift solicitation strategies. Rita holds a Certificate of Advanced Studies (Administration) and Master of Education degree from National-Louis University. She is a member of the Giving Institute, Leading Consultants to Non-profits; the Association of Fundraising Professionals; and Women in Development. She is a founding member of Impact 100 Chicago. back to top



	Pamela Bourgeios Pam is founder of Paint Box Designs, a graphic design firm focusing on the development and print management of collateral materials. Having worked in the advertising industry for more than fifteen years, she offers clients a unique perspective in creative graphic design. Pam works closely with clients and printers to ensure quality products and efficient management of the design and printing process. back to top



	Alanna Gordon Alanna Gordon is an award-winning writer who has held full-time speechwriting positions with two national health-care associations. Her extensive editorial experience also includes articles, op-eds, press releases, reports and brochures for a variety of clients. Her writing is clear and crisp, with special sensitivity to the language's nuance and tone. back to top



	Janet Messenger In Janet’s own words: “From the time she was in pigtails engraving her name on school desks, Janet carved a career as a journalist.” Her fundraising background includes writing case statements, proposals, solicitation letters, pamphlets, fact books and campaign brochures for National-Louis University and Northwestern University. A print journalist, Janet has written for both newspapers and magazines, including local publications such as the Evanston RoundTable, North Shore magazine and the Chicago Tribune. She has now joined the new media, blogging her heart away. back to top



	Anne Reusché With 25 years of experience in Chicago’s nonprofit sector as both a fundraiser and grant-maker, Anne has particular expertise in philanthropic brand development, communications and publications. She has created annual reports, campaign cases, newsletters, brochures, solicitation appeals and commemorative books. She has extensive experience in website messaging and writing. Prior to her consulting career, Anne served as Vice President of Development & Communications for Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights, one of Chicago’s largest and most respected social justice organizations. back to top