Office of Development Staff

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.

At Lawrence since 1997, Mark provides leadership to the team, working on national and international engagement events, Affinity engagement and with our Milwaukee-Downer alumnae.

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 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 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.

As Associate Director of Annual Giving, I engage with alumni to share philanthropic opportunities that will have a direct, positive impact on current and future Lawrentians.  I collaborate with my colleagues to manage our annual Giving Day, our Class Leadership Teams, and our Crowdfund campaigns.

As Assistant Director of Athletics Giving, I engage with athletic alumni/parents to share philanthropic opportunities that would help enhance our athletic facilities, provide resources and positively impact our current and future student athletes.

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.

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.

Amy is responsible for the leadership and strategic execution of Lawrence's fundraising and alumni engagement efforts.

I specialize in marketing and communications for Lawrence’s gift planning program and the 50th Reunion classes, along with managing gifts received from trusts and estates.

My team assists the Advancement Office with getting data in and out of the database related to alumni, parents, and friends, including biographical information and their philanthropy. We help keep alumni connected to LU and to each other.