Nathan Armstrong, a veteran fundraising professional with over a decade of experience working in nonprofit journalism, will lead Injustice Watch as its next executive director.
Armstrong joins the organization after 10 years at WTTW | WFMT, Chicago’s PBS affiliate, where he most recently served as senior director of foundation and corporate relations.
At WTTW | WFMT, Armstrong worked on local and national projects such as Chicago Tonight, Chicago Stories, and the Studs Terkel Radio Archive. Before WTTW | WFMT, Armstrong spent five years with the Chicago Academy of Sciences and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, both in the education and development departments. He also served six years on the board of directors of the Chicago Association of Fundraising Professionals, where he was elected President in 2022.
“Nathan has a deep appreciation for public service journalism and the work of Injustice Watch,” said Alex Ghiso, president of Injustice Watch’s board of directors. “He has extensive experience and established relationships within Chicago’s philanthropic community, and a proven track record within non profit journalism.”
Armstrong joins a thriving nonprofit newsroom that has grown in recent years to a staff of 15 people, including reporters, editors, audience engagement, fundraising, and operations staff.
“Our board is confident that Nathan will further enhance Injustice Watch’s already strong momentum and its promotion of justice and equity,” Ghiso said.
Founded in 2015, Injustice Watch is an award-winning nonprofit journalism organization examining issues of equity and justice in the Cook County court system.
“I am thrilled to join this incredible team at a time when their work could not be more vital,” Armstrong said. “Injustice Watch produces the type of journalism I love most: thoroughly researched, truthful, and compassionate reporting that centers the people who make up our communities.”
Armstrong’s first day will be September 3.
“I look forward to serving this organization and our community for many years to come,” he said.
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