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Lara Priester, CFRE

Lara Priester, CFRE

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director - Grateful Families

  • Education

    • University of Notre Dame

      2006 - 2010
      BA Theology, American Studies

      Activities and Societies: Student Council, LeadND, Summer Service Learning Program, Appalachia Service Trip, Study Abroad

  • Experience

    • Christ the King Jesuit College Preparatory School

      Aug 2010 - Jan 2013

      -Managed grants including prospecting, proposal and budget development, and reporting-Wrote, designed, and managed production of annual fund solicitations -Composed newsletters, developed annual report and controlled web content-Taught Microsoft Office course focused on Word and Excel for 75 freshmen

      • Development Officer

        Jul 2011 - Jan 2013

      • Jesuit Alumni Volunteer

        Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

    • Notre Dame Club of Chicago

      Jan 2013 - May 2014
      Manager

      -Served over 21,000 Notre Dame alumni, family and friends as the sole employee-Supported ten standing and six ad hoc committees-Managed tax compliance, audit preparation, budgets, and financial records-Created all Club communications, including weekly e-newsletters (14,500 recipients), membership solicitations (21,000 recipients), website, newsletters, and social media -Completed 175+ Club events

    • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

      May 2014 - Apr 2019

      -Managed Major Gift portfolio of 80 donors and prospects-Liaised with Division of Gastroenterology and Division of Allergy & Immunology to share vision through written communications and personal outreach -Managed portfolio of Major Gift donors and prospects-Bridged transition between mid-level and major giving -Led mid-level giving including strategy development, major gift pipeline development, direct mail campaigns, and budget management-Oversaw Tribute program

      • Major Gift Officer

        Sept 2018 - Apr 2019

      • Senior Development Officer- Major Gifts

        Sept 2017 - Sept 2018

      • Senior Development Officer- Midlevel Giving

        May 2014 - Sept 2017

    • Children's Advocacy Center of North and Northwest Cook County

      Aug 2019 - Dec 2022
      Director Of Development

      -Developed and implement strategic fundraising plan to raise 30% of annual organizational budget-Managed Senior Development Officer and Marketing and Engagement Manager-Provided fundraising counsel and staff support to Board of Directors; served on Fund Development, Board Development, Personnel, and Strategic Planning Committees-Served on the Leadership Team; actively participated in organizational decisions and implementation including vision, financial, personnel, and culture

    • Riley Children's Foundation

      Mar 2023 - now
      Director - Grateful Families

  • Licenses & Certifications