Lace Lawrence
Cle Elum,WA
Summary
Experienced nonprofit professional with over a decade of expertise in donor development, grant funding, board consulting, governance, and strategic planning. Proven track record in supporting nonprofit boards through comprehensive training, facilitation of committee-level decision making, and advisory on governance best practices. Skilled in developing and implementing funding strategies, grant writing, and donor stewardship.. Recognized for the ability and passion for working with diverse organizations, enhancing their capacity to achieve mission alignment and sustainable growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Nonprofit Consultant
Laced Together, LLC
01.2016 - Current
- Provide consulting services to nonprofit boards on governance, strategic planning, and fundraising, ensuring alignment with organizational missions and goals
- Conduct board training sessions to enhance board members' understanding of their roles, responsibilities, and best practices in nonprofit governance
- Collaborate with clients to identify organizational funding and strategic programming goals, creating short, mid-term, and long-term plans to support overall organizational development
- Develop and implement board management systems to streamline responsibilities, clarify roles, and ensure effective communication and decision-making processes
- Utilize personal knowledge of philanthropic trends and funding models to research grant opportunities, creating a comprehensive database to support strategic planning
- Develop foundation, corporate, and government grant applications, including narrative, budgets, and supporting documents
- Implement foundation and funder databases, donor pipelines, and stewardship plans
- Work with a diverse range of clients representing various missions, visions, and organizational models throughout the Nation.
- Clients include small, mid-size, and large organizations, such as Real Escape from the Sex Trade (REST), Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC), National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Washington, the Service Board (tSB), Atlantic Street Center, Black Star Farmers, Somali Health Board, Alta Vista Innovation High.
King County Technical Assistance and Capacity Buil
King County
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided expert consulting services to nonprofit organizations within King County, enhancing their technical assistance and capacity-building efforts.
- Supported nonprofit boards in governance practices, strategic planning, and fundraising training.
- Facilitated committee-level decision making and advised on best practices for board governance.
- Developed and implemented customized technical assistance programs to meet the unique needs of each organization.
- Collaborated with clients to identify and address organizational challenges, ensuring alignment with mission and strategic goals.
- Utilized extensive knowledge of nonprofit management to deliver impactful training sessions and workshops.
- Assisted organizations in developing effective communication strategies and streamlined operational processes.
- Monitored and evaluated the progress of capacity-building initiatives, providing ongoing support and guidance to ensure sustainable growth and development.
King County Best Start for Kids Technical Assistan
King County
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Delivered expert technical assistance to organizations participating in the Best Start for Kids initiative, enhancing their capacity to serve children and families.
- Supported nonprofit boards in governance practices, strategic planning, and fundraising training.
- Facilitated committee-level decision making and advised on best practices for board governance.
- Developed and implemented customized technical assistance programs tailored to the unique needs of each organization.
- Collaborated with clients to identify and address organizational challenges, ensuring alignment with mission and strategic goals.
- Utilized extensive knowledge of nonprofit management to deliver impactful training sessions and workshops.
- Assisted organizations in developing effective communication strategies and streamlined operational processes.
- Monitored and evaluated the progress of capacity-building initiatives, providing ongoing support and guidance to ensure sustainable growth and development.
Development Coordinator
the Service Board
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Implemented grant research to acquire new funding prospects, resulting in a consistent annual 15% increase in new grant awards and a 46% increase in projected grant budget over three years
- Managed and trained volunteer grant writers, staff, board grant collaborators, and youth in grant reporting duties, program evaluation, and measurable outcomes reporting
- Supported board fundraising training, facilitated committee-level decision making, and advised on board governance.Collaborated on Human Resources responsibilities, including policy development, employee handbook updates, onboarding practices, and risk management policies
- Executed grant stewardship operations through phone calls, handwritten cards, and face-to-face meetings
- Led Salesforce tracking, app integration, and report generation, leading to a multi-year evaluation of outcomes
- Partnered with Boeing/501 Commons to create a strategic multi-year organizational plan focusing on long-term budgeting, donor pipeline development, and leadership transition planning
- Managed all organizational events, including corporate sponsorship, donor stewardship, budget creation, and planning
- Directed donor donations and multi-level stewardship operations, including campaign funding and leadership transition funding
- Created and supervised the implementation of a yearlong marketing plan, including regular check-ins, progress reports, and performance reviews.
Program Coordinator
Washington State University Foundation
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Directed regional development of the WSU donor community through event development, creative outreach, and strategic donor tracking during multiple campaign phases
- Supported federal and state grant writers through research, budget preparation, material gathering, and meticulous editing
- Supported Board leadership meetings and events for multiple colleges and the WSU Board of Regents.
- Assisted the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication in fundraising events, committee relations, and major donor acquisition and stewardship
- Collaborated on fundraising strategies in annual, major, grant, and planned gift cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
- Developed and maintained multiple sites with SharePoint for project management, communication, and document sharing
- Created a new donor research and outreach program, resulting in increased donor involvement and gifts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Public Relations
Washington State University
Grant Writing Certification - undefined
Fort Hays State University
Nonprofit Board Consulting Certification - undefined
BoardSource
Competing for Federal Grants Certification - undefined
Grantsmanship Center
Nonprofit Management Essentials - undefined
Allstate Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Center
Nonprofit Leadership Roles
- SheJumps National Board of Directors: Director (2020-Present) (Vice Chair 2022-2024)
- Celebrate Kids Board of Directors: Executive Board Member (2016-2017)
- Garneau-Nicon Family Foundation: Director (2014-2021)
- Cascade Collegiate Women’s Rugby Conference: Executive Board (Vice President 2012-2013) (President 2013-2014)
- Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance DEI Committee: Member, 2021-2023
- Pride Foundation: Community Grant Review Committee 2019
Timeline
King County Technical Assistance and Capacity Buil
King County
01.2021 - 12.2022
King County Best Start for Kids Technical Assistan
King County
01.2021 - 03.2022
Owner/Nonprofit Consultant
Laced Together, LLC
01.2016 - Current
Development Coordinator
the Service Board
01.2012 - 01.2015
Program Coordinator
Washington State University Foundation
01.2008 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Public Relations
Washington State University
Grant Writing Certification - undefined
Fort Hays State University
Nonprofit Board Consulting Certification - undefined
BoardSource
Competing for Federal Grants Certification - undefined
Grantsmanship Center
Nonprofit Management Essentials - undefined
Allstate Foundation Nonprofit Leadership Center
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