PHILANTHROPY LEADER NICHOLAS GOODBAN TO RETIRE
McCormick Tribune Foundation Board Taps Donald Cooke to Fill Position
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CHICAGO, May 25, 2005
The McCormick Tribune Foundation has announced the retirement of Nicholas Goodban from the position of senior vice president of philanthropy effective June 1, 2005. Goodban, a respected leader among Chicago’s philanthropic community, has been with the foundation since 1992 and has served in his current capacity since 1999.
“Nick has been an invaluable asset to the McCormick Tribune Foundation,” said Richard A. Behrenhausen, president and chief executive officer of the McCormick Tribune Foundation. “His philanthropic impact on the social and economic needs of Chicago has been meaningful. He has also played a major role in the education of Chicago’s children.”
In addition to Goodban’s contributions to advancing journalism in the Americas and advocating community directed philanthropy, he has been instrumental in helping the foundation position Chicago as the nation’s leader in early childhood education. He also spearheaded the foundation’s special initiatives program, which is dedicated exclusively to the improvement of Chicago.
Goodban currently co-chairs the Chicago Global Donors Network, a program of the Donor’s Forum. His other volunteer activities have included serving as president of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and chairman of the Donors Forum, and sitting on the executive committee and board of Prevent Child Abuse America, which was previously known as the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse.
Replacing Goodban is Donald Cooke, who was previously vice president for institutional advancement at the Field Museum. Cooke has over 24 years of executive experience in the non-profit sector and has served as vice president for external affairs at the Philadelphia Orchestra, and as executive vice president of programs and planning for the Franklin Institute Science Museum.
“Don was selected from a field of very impressive candidates. We’re delighted he has decided to join the foundation,” said Behrenhausen. “Don knows Chicago. He knows Chicago’s leaders. He knows Chicago’s needs. We look forward to his contributions to our mission.”
As senior vice president of philanthropy, Cooke will continue the foundation’s work in developing innovative and impactful ways to address Chicago’s needs. He will also oversee the foundation’s education, communities, journalism and special initiatives programs.
About the McCormick Tribune Foundation
The McCormick Tribune Foundation is one of the nation’s largest charitable organizations, with combined assets of close to $1.5 billion. In 2004 the foundation approved the distribution of more than $109 million to invest in communities, address human needs and promote the ideals of a democratic society through innovative partnerships. The foundation, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2005, was first established as a charitable trust upon the death of Col. Robert R. McCormick, longtime editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.
The foundation provides assistance in four program areas — communities, education, journalism and citizenship — and funds a special initiatives program. Through its grants, the foundation seeks to improve the social and economic environment; encourage a free and responsible discussion of issues affecting the nation; enhance the effectiveness of American education; and stimulate responsible citizenship. For more information, visit
http://www.mccormicktribune.org/.
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