Laura Stagner

Experience

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  Taller San Jose Hope Builders

  Oct 2007 - now

  • Implement and execute a plan to meet organizational fundraising goals. Work with senior leadership, the development team and board of directors to vet fundraising strategy and identify key fundraising benchmarks. • Build a culture of philanthropy that permeates all donor communications and interactions.• Provide strong leadership to development team. • Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising plan to maintain a diverse funding base. Targets multiple philanthropic giving sources including major gifts and special events.• Oversee development and execution of organization’s marketing and communication efforts. • Oversee donor cultivation activities, volunteer activities and monthly Point-of-Entry tours. • Oversee and manage annual fund raising gala, Light Up a Life. • Manage Grant Proposal and LOI process. • Developed and implemented signature volunteer opportunity, Mock Interviews. • Donor database management. • Participate in special event coordination.

  • Director of Development

    Jul 2014 - now

  • Fundraising and External Relations Manager

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Special Projects Manager

    Jan 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Development Officer

    Oct 2007 - Dec 2009