LAURA DUBLINSKI
Naperville,Illinois
Summary
Mission-driven nonprofit campaign professional with 10+ years of experience driving fundraising, participation and engagement through strategic campaigns, communications and partnerships. Proven success managing complex projects, developing audience-focused strategies and translating mission priorities into compelling messaging that inspires action.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Campaign Development Manager
Blood Cancer United
Chicago, IL
11.2025 - Current
- Lead strategy and execution for Western Suburban Light the Night, signature fundraising campaign.
- Support recruitment and engagement of volunteer leaders, fundraising teams, corporate partners, and donors through targeted prospecting, relationship building, and personalized outreach to grow campaign participation and revenue.
- Prepare and distribute campaign materials, email communications, team resources, presentations, and event collateral to maintain consistent messaging and strong participant experience.
- Track registration, fundraising, and campaign activity to spot outreach opportunities, adjust communication plans, and keep teams and partners aligned with revenue and participation goals.
School Engagement Director
American Heart Association
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 11.2025
- Managed one of Illinois’ largest Kids Heart Challenge portfolios, overseeing 225+ school-based campaigns and developing strategies to drive participation, fundraising and successful program execution.
- Served as a strategic advisor to administrators, teachers and district leaders, providing coaching, problem-solving and tailored guidance to strengthen engagement and achieve campaign goals.
- Monitored participation, fundraising and campaign performance, using data and ongoing communication to identify challenges, adjust strategies and keep schools on track to meet goals.
- Coordinated large-scale campaign implementation across diverse school communities, managing communications, timelines, volunteer engagement and program resources to deliver a consistent and successful experience.
Develoment Specialist
March of Dimes
Chicago, IL
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Supported corporate, hospital, and community partnerships for $1.2 million Lakefront March for Babies campaign, building relationships while increasing fundraising and participation.
- Provided guidance on campaign setup, volunteer engagement, fundraising tactics, and mission-focused communications.
- Handled event logistics, recruitment, and cross-functional work across multiple sites, tracking timelines and partner needs for smooth campaign delivery.
- Contributed to other fundraising campaigns, including Chicago Signature Event.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
National Louis University
Chicago, IllinoisTimeline
Campaign Development Manager
Blood Cancer United
11.2025 - Current
School Engagement Director
American Heart Association
07.2018 - 11.2025
Develoment Specialist
March of Dimes
11.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Applied Behavioral Science
National Louis University