Nicki Anderson of Naperville, IL, joined DuPage Foundation on July 9 as its director of strategic partnerships. In her new role, she will lead in engaging local businesses, government and community leaders, private foundations, and others in the Foundation’s mission.

DuPage Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of $938,077 to 52 essential health and human services not-for-profit organizations across DuPage County through the spring cycle of its Community Impact grant program (formerly Community Needs grant program).

Clarice Swanson joined DuPage Foundation on May 20 as its advancement associate, reporting to Michael Trench, vice president for advancement. In her new role, Swanson will focus on data management, research, event support, gift processing, donor cultivation and stewardship, and playing a lead role in event planning—especially the Foundation’s Annual Benefit.