Dave Barta (he/him)

Chief Development Officer

Dave Barta brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, grant development, and nonprofit leadership to Chicago House. Since joining the organization in 2007, he has played a key role in growing public funding from $1.5 million to more than $15 million annually and expanding the agency's housing portfolio from 80 units to more than 450.

As Chief Development Officer, Dave provides strategic leadership for fundraising, grant development, communications, and resource development. He has helped secure major federal and private investments, including multiple HUD Special Projects of National Significance grants, positioning Chicago House as a national leader in HIV housing and supportive services. His expertise spans homelessness, housing stability, HIV services, workforce development, and youth development.

Dave has worked with PAWS Chicago, Starlight Children's Foundation, and the Chicago Botanic Garden, and he has also served as Vice President and President of the Board of Directors for Family Service of Glencoe, contributing his expertise to federal and local grant review panels. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.