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Amy Lazoff

Amy Lazoff

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Vice President, Mission Impact at Fort Wayne Zoo | CFRE | Leadership Coach

  • Education

    • Indiana University (Fort Wayne)

      1997 - 2001
      BA Political Science

      Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, Class of 2001 Representative on the IPFW Alumni Association

    • Indiana University (Fort Wayne)

      2001 - 2003
      Master of Pubilc Affairs Public Policy Analysis

      Activities and Societies: During this time I served as the SPEA department's first Graduate Assistant, teaching courses such as Introduction to Public Policy, Introduction to Political Science, and Environment & the People.

  • Experience

    • Purdue University Fort Wayne

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2006
      Associate Professor

      Served as a part-time Associate Professional for the School of Public & Environmental Affairs & College of Arts and Sciences. Responsible for course design, evaluation, materials, selection and teaching content for classes pertain to political science, public affairs, and environmental studies.

    • United States Senate

      Jan 2001 - Feb 2005
      Staff Assistant - Office of U.S. Senator Evan Bayh

      Served as Senator Bayh's liaison for Northeast Indiana. Worked with citizens and local elected officials to meet the needs of the region.

    • Evan Bayh Committee

      Nov 2003 - Nov 2004
      Indiana Events Director

      Worked with donors across the state of Indiana to raise funds. Organized fundraising and public campaign events.

    • City of Fort Wayne

      Feb 2005 - Jan 2006
      City Planner (Land Use)

      Worked primarily with Commercial Developments through the Land-Use, Improvement Location Permit process.

    • Parkview Health

      Jan 2006 - Dec 2014
      Director of Grants Development & Administration

      Worked with area individuals, organizations, and foundations to improve the health of our community through philanthropy and volunteerism.Managed all aspects of the pre-award and post-award grants process for all Parkview Health entities. This includes strategic grant planning, research, writing, submission, negotiation, and grants management, reporting activities.

    • Fort Wayne Zoo

      Dec 2014 - now

      Provide strategic leadership for the areas of philanthropy, marketing, human resources, government and community affairs. Lead all philanthropic fundraising activities for the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo in coordination with a fantastic development team. As one of the top rated Children's Zoos in the U.S., our mission focuses on connecting kids with animals, strengthening families, and inspiring people to care.

      • Vice President, Mission Impact

        Jan 2025 - now

      • Director of Philanthropy and Community Relations

        Dec 2014 - Jan 2025

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)

      CFRE International
      Mar 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Quadrant 3 Leadership Coach

      The Concord Leadership Group LLC
      Jul 2022

    • Autism Certificate (Hospitality)

      International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)
      Feb 2024
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amy Lazoff
      40 Under 40 YLNI and Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly 2006

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Government Affairs Committee Member

      Issued by Association of Zoos and Aquariums on Oct 2020
      Association of Zoos and AquariumsAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Advancement Committee

      Issued by Association of Zoos and Aquariums on Oct 2021
      Association of Zoos and AquariumsAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Annual Conference Program Committee Member

      Issued by Association of Zoos and Aquariums on Oct 2021
      Association of Zoos and AquariumsAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Past President, Board of Directors

      Issued by Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-NEIN) Northeast Indiana Chapter on Jan 2015
      Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-NEIN) Northeast Indiana ChapterAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA) on Jul 2018
      Pan African Sanctuary Alliance (PASA)Associated with Amy Lazoff

    • Member, Community Health Improvement Committee

      Issued by Parkview Health on Jan 2014
      Parkview HealthAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Government Relations Committee Members

      Issued by Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-Global) on Apr 2020
      Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-Global)Associated with Amy Lazoff

    • Participant, Rising Leader Program

      Issued by Foellinger Foundation on Jan 2019
      Foellinger FoundationAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Pioneer Awards Committee

      Issued by Grant Professionals Association on Jan 2010
      Grant Professionals AssociationAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Member, Board of Directors - RMHC Northeast Indiana

      Issued by Ronald McDonald House Charities on Jan 2009
      Ronald McDonald House CharitiesAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Board Member

      Issued by YWCA Northeast Indiana on Jan 2005
      YWCA Northeast IndianaAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Board Member

      Issued by Brightpoint on Jan 2005
      BrightpointAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Member

      Issued by Purdue University Fort Wayne - SPEA Community Advisory Board on Jan 2003
      Purdue University Fort Wayne - SPEA Community Advisory BoardAssociated with Amy Lazoff

    • Board Member - IPFW Alumni Association

      Issued by Purdue University Fort Wayne on Jan 2001
      Purdue University Fort WayneAssociated with Amy Lazoff