Board President 2020-2021
Brian P. Starr – Director, Inspired Engagement, YWCA Metropolitan Chicago
Brian is the Director, Inspired Engagement at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago. In his role, he has led efforts to create and grow sustainable individual and corporate partnerships. Starr has implemented cultivation strategies leading to long term sustainable donor engagement and corporate partnerships. He employs outstanding customer service focused on creating meaningful donor and volunteer experiences. Starr is skilled at aligning donor philanthropic objectives to organizational priorities. His responsibilities included strategic planning, goal setting, and volunteer management, as well as crafting the tactical plan to generate revenue
Prior to joining YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, Starr led development efforts at United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and the American Lung Association. During his tenure, Starr created and executed the development plan which significantly increased donor engagement and organizational revenue.
Starr currently volunteers as a docent for the Glessner House and Clark House Museums. His outside interests include Chicago history, architecture and cycling. A native of Chicago, Starr currently resides in the historic Hyde Park/Kenwood community. He attended University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in business.