Liz Livingston Howard
Clinical Professor of Management and Executive Director, Center for Nonprofit Management.
Liz Livingston Howard is a graduate of Northwestern University and holds an MBA degree from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. Ms. Howard is the Executive Director of Kellogg's Center for Nonprofit Management and a Clinical Professor of Management. She developed and teaches curriculum for MBA students and nonprofit executives. Ms. Howard serves as the Academic Director for a variety of nonprofit executive education courses and designs custom executive education programs for local, national and global clients.
Previously, she served as Assistant Dean for Development for Kellogg from 1994 to 2003. In that role, she was responsible for the fundraising activities of the Kellogg School including alumni and individual solicitation, corporate and foundation grants. She was involved with the $1.4 billion Campaign Northwestern. During her tenure, total giving to the school increased 100% and the Kellogg School raised over $100 million for significant objectives in Campaign Northwestern.
Prior to joining the Kellogg School, Ms. Howard served as a fundraising consultant with Charles R. Feldstein & Company, based in Chicago. Her additional development work was as Director of Development for the Chicago Tourism Council/Mayor's Office of Tourism for the City of Chicago and as the first Director of Development for Regina Dominican High School, Wilmette, Illinois.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Ms. Howard has been involved with a number of philanthropic organizations in Chicago. She was selected as a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow to participate in a unique, year-long venture to deepen the understanding of greater Chicago, thereby enhancing the future quality of civic and community leadership. In addition, she served as the founding chairman of the Chicago Community Trust Young Leaders Fund, an endowment fund established in 1994 by young professionals in Chicago to educate them about grant-making and the value of philanthropy.
Currently, she serves as Secretary of the 100 Club of Illinois, providing financial assistance to the families of first responders killed in the line of duty across the State of Illinois, Secretary of the Irish Fellowship Club of Chicago, Board Member of the Women's Board of Northwestern University and an Advisory Board Member for the Office of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago. She has provided consulting services for local nonprofits in the areas of fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, and board governance.
- Management of nonprofit organizations
- particularly fundraising.
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MBA, 1993, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
B.A., 1986, Northwestern University -
Clinical Professor of Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2016-present
Clinical Associate Professor of Management, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2013-2016 -
Executive Director, Kellogg Center for Nonprofit Management, 2018-present
Director, Kellogg Center for Nonprofit Management, 2013-2018
Associate Director, Kellogg Center for Nonprofit Management, 2003-2013
Assistant Dean, Director of Development, Kellogg Center for Nonprofit Management, 1994-2003
Consultant, CHARLES R. FELDSTEIN & COMPANY, 1991-1994
Director of Development, City of Chicago, 1990-1991
Director of Development, Regina Dominican High School, 1986-1990
Nonprofit Board Governance (SSIMX-455-0)
Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector (SSIM-950-0)
This experiential course enables students to better understand and practice the skills required to effectively lead nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Regardless of one's role on staff or board, nonprofit/NGO leaders must use all of the management and leadership tools available to them to create strong vision and strategy, partner with a complex network of stakeholders, oversee diverse financial streams, and focus on growth and innovation to effectively achieve the impact they seek. With turbulent global politics, labor market demands, migrant crises, fears of economic recession, and continued calls for diversity, equity and inclusion, this work is not easy. To prepare, students in this course engage in case discussions, meet seasoned social impact practitioners, and work in small groups to tackle real-world challenges. The course covers theory but emphasizes practical applications of leadership and strategy, illustrating how successful business practices can contribute to increased social impact. Kellogg graduates engage in the social sector in many ways — as senior staff members, board members, volunteers and donors. This course ensures students graduate with the leadership skills necessary to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Board Governance of Non-Profit Organizations (SSIM-455-5)
This five week course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how nonprofit and social impact organizations are governed. It will appeal to students who are likely to engage in board service or to lead a nonprofit or social impact organization. The goal is to help students understand the workings of nonprofit organizations; the roles and responsibilities of boards; and how boards operate. It will focus on the unique aspects of nonprofit/social impact board governance and what comprises an effective board. The course also addresses how organizations and boards move through various stages of growth and development and how nonprofit boards differ from corporate/public boards and where similarities exist in structure, operations and responsibilities. The course will be developed through readings, lectures, cases, discussions and guest speakers. The course will include an individual assignment and two case analyses that can be done individually or as a group. There is no in-class final.
