John Steinbacher
Director of Development, Budget and Resource Planning
John Steinbacher has spent nearly 14 years with Illinois Public Media in a range of fundraising and advancement roles, including Director of Development. As one of the organization’s co-executive officers, he currently oversees advancement, marketing, budgeting, and overall resource development. Prior to IPM, he worked in advancement and membership roles with organizations including the International Society of Arboriculture and Canadian Doctors for Medicare, gaining experience across nonprofit and mission-driven sectors. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Policy with a focus on nonprofit management and fundraising from the Humphrey Institute at the University of Minnesota, and he earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
