about our founder

Jodi Sweeney is committed to the success of nonprofit organizations. Her expertise and experience include all aspects of nonprofit resource development. She lives in Madison, WI. She is married to attorney Jack Sweeney and has 4 children and 2 grandchildren. She is President of The Sweeney Group, a nationally recognized consulting firm that works with all types of nonprofit organizations.

Her commitment to nonprofit organizations has spanned more than 20 years, including executive and leadership positions with the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools, Capital Fund Raising Committee, and Madison Community Foundation. She helped to found the Junior League of Madison, WI., the Madison chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the National Association of School Foundations. She currently serves on the Advisory Board of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the Honorary Committee of Susan G. Komen, Madison chapter.