Laura Kaster, MS

Experience

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  Mayo Clinic

  Feb 2011 - now

  Serve as lead manager and liaison for executive-outreach sponsored, institutional partnership activities on behalf of the Department of Development.Successfully drive, develop, implement, monitor and measure results of executive leadership engagement to advance Mayo Clinic’s philanthropic outcomes.Manage philanthropic portfolio for institutional executive leadership and employ research analysis to inform strategy.Supervise coordination team and efforts for process improvement, development and implementation. Show less At a glance —Manage events on behalf of the Department of Development within the Benefactor Engagement division. In detail —Plan and execute recognition and cultivation events and site visits for benefactors of Mayo Clinic. Work closely with Mayo Clinic leaders from a variety of medical specialties to provide strategic direction regarding event goals, and to provide thorough pre-event briefings to allow ample opportunity for event detail preparation. Develop and maintain task timelines unique to each event to ensure appropriate planning task considerations are made as well as completed in a timely manner. Provide high-level customer service while using strength of restorative nature to manage unanticipated needs of guests and staff. Seek opportunities to convey gratitude to Mayo Clinic benefactors for their philanthropic generosity. Show less

  • Program Manager, Volunteer Services

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Executive Engagement Manager, Department of Development

    Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

  • Event Manager, Department of Development

    Nov 2015 - Feb 2020

  • Education Administration Coordinator, Multidisciplinary Simulation Center

    Mar 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Administrative Assistant, Provider Relations

    Dec 2012 - Mar 2014

  • Administrative Assistant, Administrative Services

    Feb 2011 - Dec 2012