Mae Hong

Mae is the principal of Alchemize LLC, a foundation management service that provides donors with deep, tailored support in all aspects of their philanthropic journey.  She previously served as a regional vice president for Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors for 15 years, serving individual donors, families, foundations, and corporations throughout the Midwest. In addition to providing high-touch, custom services to help clients manage their charitable giving, develop effective strategies, and discover joy in their philanthropic journey, she is also a frequent speaker and writer about issues, trends, and ideas in philanthropy. With nearly 30 years of nonprofit and philanthropy experience, her funding expertise includes children, youth and families; housing and homelessness; poverty alleviation; women and girls’ issues; and advocacy. She completed her graduate work in social service administration at The University of Chicago, and is a graduate of Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.