Katie Grogan

An accomplished and strategic fundraising leader, Katie Grogan brings more than 15 years of experience in philanthropy and donor engagement to her work at Shedd Aquarium. As Vice President, Principal and Individual Gifts, she stewards a high-impact portfolio responsible for generating the majority of the institution’s $130 million Centennial Commitment revenue and directs strategy for the aquarium’s mid-level and major giving programs.

Grogan is widely recognized for her ability to build meaningful, authentic relationships and secure transformative support. She partners closely with Shedd’s President and CEO to cultivate top-tier donors and advance the organization’s most ambitious priorities.

Before joining Shedd, Grogan served as Director of Development at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. There, she increased contributed revenue by more than 50 percent over three years, strengthened the pipeline of new donors, and launched a membership program that expanded audience engagement and support. Earlier in her career, she held fundraising roles at prominent East Coast cultural institutions including New York City Center and the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture.

Grogan began her career as a dancer and continues to have a strong personal connection to the arts. She has also served on the board of MOMENTA, a dance company focused on education, innovation, and inclusion for artists with disabilities.