Edward Briscoe
With understanding and thoughtfulness of the process for which civic and social organizations gain the necessary resources for optimal success, Edward offers innovative and proactive approaches to fundraising. Edward brings nearly 20 years of tangible industry experience to the Chicago office of UNCF. Prior to UNCF, he served at the director level position for large and small, public and private education non-profit organizations where he managed all aspects of fundraising including but not limited to: prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, special event planning, executive board governance, and volunteer management. Edward has collaboratively amassed over $17M respectively across his professional tenure that has gone to support the organizations he’s proudly served.
Aside from his professional career, Edward is an active member of several mission-driven international organizations: National Eagle Scout Association, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, Masonic Fraternity – Prince Hall Affiliated, and 100 Black Men of Chicago. He served on the boards of directors for both the Development Leadership Consortium and the Cornerstone Benevolent Foundation.
Edward has been recognized and honored by many for his achievements, including the ArchBishop Lyke African-American Male Image Award, three-time Chicago Public Schools commencement speaker, and Chicago Defender Men of Excellence honoree. Edward holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from a UNCF member institution, Fisk University, a Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership and Organizational Change from Roosevelt University and he completed additional studies at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management in Marketing and Fundraising for School Leaders.
Edward lives in Matteson, Illinois. He is a dedicated husband to his wife, Antoinette, and a loving father to their four children. In his personal time, you can find Edward golfing or using his bar-b-que grill and smoker.