With over 70 programs that serve individuals, families, seniors, and children, The Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago (JUF) provides critical resources that bring food, refuge, health care, education and emergency assistance to 300,000 Chicagoans of all faiths and two million Jews around the world.
“We first met the folks JUF at a Chicago Lunch and Learn that we hosted,” says Director of Sales Andrew Harleman, “They also attended the Chicago INNOVATE and following that chance to interact with other JMT clients and meeting with the JMT team, became a client.”
Tom brings over 15 years of experience with software solutions for not-for-profit and public sector organizations as part of Micro Information Products, Sage and nFocus Software. Tom’s extensive industry and operational experience allow him to guide the overall execution of all aspects of JMT’s business including Marketing, Sales, Delivery and Support.
In addition to his experience in professional services, sales, and business development with software solutions, Tom was Director of Product Management for Sage Software, where he was responsible for new product development for all of their nonprofit accounting and fundraising solutions. Under Thornton’s leadership, Sage MIP Fund Accounting received three consecutive Campbell Awards recognizing MIP’s extremely high user satisfaction.
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We are thrilled to welcome Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago to the JMT family of clients.
