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Laura Cootsona

Laura Cootsona

Former Board Member and Consultant

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Nonprofit Management Expert

  • Education

    • University of California, Berkeley

      1982 - 1986
      BA Religious Studies

    • University of San Francisco

      1992 - 1995
      Masters Nonprofit Administration

  • Experience

    • Christians in the Visual Arts

      Jan 1999 - Aug 2016
      Former Board Member and Consultant

    • LRCConsulting

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2021
      Business Owner

    • Jesus Center

      Oct 2004 - Dec 2007
      Assistant Director/Development Director

    • North Valley Community Foundation

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
      Nonprofit Leadership Institute Director

      Collaborate to develop and offer 25 courses annually to enhance leadership and best practices in nonprofits in the North Valley.

    • Northern California Faclitators Group

      Jan 2009 - now
      Founding Member

    • North Valley Community Foundation

      Jul 2013 - Oct 2015
      Director of Strategic Philanthropy

      Laura comes to her role as Director of Strategic Philanthropy with years of preparation to better serve businesses and individuals to intentionally develop a philanthropic strategy. Her desire is to bring multiple groups to the table to solve real problems in creative ways and make a real difference in the community.

    • Simpson University

      Oct 2013 - May 2016
      Adjunct Professor, Masters in Organizational Leadership

      Laura taught two courses in the nonprofit emphasis: Governance and Fundraising

    • Youth Business USA

      Dec 2013 - Aug 2016
      Chair Board of Directors

      Youth Business USA (YBUSA) is a not-­for-­profit business accelerator that helps underserved young adult entrepreneurs build their businesses. Over 11 million low-income young adults across the country say they want to start a business, but lack the support and resources they need to do so. YBUSA's mission is to prepare, launch and grow highly motivated young entrepreneurs who face barriers to business ownership. We do this through our "Pathway to Business Ownership" training, interest-free loans up to $10,000, and a network of experienced, volunteer business mentors and subject-matter experts.We know that talent is distributed equally - but opportunity isn't. Our support levels the playing field for entrepreneurs ages 18 to 29, helping them create local businesses, jobs and new sources of income for themselves and their families while learning highly relevant business skills. Our vision is that these young adult-led enterprises become a national model for job creation, equitable development and economic empowerment. Show less

    • The Jesus Center

      Oct 2015 - Dec 2021
      Executive Director

    • Chico Noon Rotary Club

      Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
      Member

    • North Valley Community Foundation

      Jul 2016 - Jul 2017
      Member Board of Directors

    • Greater Chico Homeless Task Force

      Oct 2016 - Jan 2020
      Member of the Executive Committee

    • Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA)

      Nov 2016 - May 2018
      Member Board Of Directors

    • Camp Fire Collaborative

      Nov 2018 - now
      Board Member

    • Good | Well Consulting

      Jan 2022 - now
      Owner and Lead Consultant

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The Six Types of Working Genius Certification

      The Six Types of Working Genius Certification
      Jun 2024

    • 3 Vital Questions Certified Trainer

      Bainbridge Leadership Center
      Sept 2022

    • Certified Fierce Facilitator

      Fierce Inc
      Sept 2023