Office of Development Staff

As a Development Operations Specialist I work to ensure that Lawrence's data is recorded and maintained accurately in order to better serve the fundraising and friendraising goals of the university.

In my role with CFSR, I partner with faculty and staff to develop research or project ideas and connect them to local and national grant funders. This encompasses the entire grants cycle, from finding funders to editing proposals, submitting grants, and administering funded grant projects.

I serve as the chief prospect development strategist at Lawrence, conducting prospect research and managing data to advance institutional fundraising priorities.  I help develop strategy, plans, and forecasts for fundraising campaigns and directed Lawrence’s Be the Light! Campaign.

As the Director of 50th Reunion Programs, I have the pleasure of partnering with a passionate volunteer group as they reconnect with classmates, plan meaningful events for their celebration, and encourage philanthropic support to Lawrence in honor of their special and important milestone.

As Executive Director of Donor Engagement, I provide strategic direction and oversight of stewardship activities and lead the donor engagement team. We provide meaningful stewardship to major donors to the university, fostering connections between donors and the people and programs they support.

As the Alumni and Development Administrative Assistant l provide administrative support to members of Lawrence’s Alumni and Development team assisting in the stewardship of donors, fostering connections with our constituency with meaningful opportunities to connect, engage, and administrative dut

As Assistant Director of Annual Giving, I manage mail and email solicitation campaigns, partner with alumni to plan Reunions, and support the older half of our volunteer program, the Class Leadership Team. In addition,

As Assistant Director of Annual Giving, I engage with alumni, work with students in the Philanthropy Engagement Center (PEC), partner with alumni to plan the 10th reunion, and educate the campus community about the importance of philanthropy.

I work with colleagues to ensure our fundraising and alumni and community engagement programs are as effective and efficient as possible.  The Lawrence community is fiercely loyal and generous.  It is an honor to work with Lawrentians to help advance Lawrence.

As Assistant Director of Donor Engagement, I work with peers from all across campus to explore different ways to express gratitude to alumni, family, and friends that support Lawrence. It's always invigorating to hear why someone wants to give back to the Lawrence community. 

At Lawrence since 1995, Sherri provides assistance to the associate vice president of alumni and constituency engagement, Bjӧrklunden, Principal, Major, and Planned Giving officers and Donor Engagement.  Provides support for donor stewardship, endowed funds and named scholarships.

I lead the corporate, foundation, and sponsored research support team and serve as the principal grants officer for organizational fundraising at Lawrence.

As Director of Annual Giving, I get the joy of working with a team of four very talented, inspiring, and creative individuals on a daily basis. The annual giving team strives to make giving easy and fun, while also showing the impact of each and every gift, no matter the dollar amount.

As Associate Director of Annual Giving, I project manage our Giving Day, work on crowdfund campaigns, partner with alumni to plan Reunions, work with student interns, and oversee some solicitation campaigns.

As part of the grants team at Lawrence, I research, write, edit, and manage grants that support institutional priorities, student success, and faculty artistry and research.

As a member of the Annual Giving team, I get to work closely with alumni celebrating their Reunions and students workers in the Philanthropy Engagement Center. 

As Senior Development Officer, I work with alumni and donors across the country to share institutional priorities and opportunities for philanthropic investment at Lawrence.

As Executive Assistant in the Alumni and Development office, I support the Vice President for Alumni and Development, the Associate Vice President of Development, the alumni board, and work with a team of three administrative support staff. My work includes scheduling donor meetings and managing

I specialize in marketing and communications for Lawrence’s gift planning program and the 50th Reunion classes. I also manage gifts received from trusts and estates. I had the honor of being campaign coordinator for our successful $232M Be the Light!

As the director of development analytics, I work with the team that assists the Alumni-Development Office with getting data in and out of the database. Our primary responsibilities are for alumni and parent records including biographical information and their philanthropy.