Elizabeth Lamberti Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Zurich/Geneva Switzerland

As the Director of International Board Philanthropy, I designed and tested the strategy for a global cadre of leaders, influencers and engaged philanthropists to bring the IRC to new partners and wealth environments in Europe, Africa and Asia. To best position ourselves in the market, I performed peer organization benchmarking interviews with UN agencies.

Zürich Area, Switzerland

Part of the international team of staff and regional leaders that expanded Rotary's global fundraising footprint and transformed philanthropic activity within member districts worldwide. I led a team of major gift officers to build high-value partnerships and promote a culture of giving within Rotary networks in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. I.

Zürich, Switzerland

I was the first full-time gift officer dedicated to major gift and bequest fundraising in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Identified in-roads to reach new donor prospects and developed culturally-appropriate strategies for high-value fundraising in regions where individual philanthropy was not yet well known or accepted. Promoted in 2016, I then hired and.

Chicago, IL

I worked alongside the President, Board of Trustees and V.P. of Development to promote a $42M campaign to build a new Science and Community Life building. Managed a team of major gift officers, an annual giving manager and a prospect researcher while maintaining my own portfolio of leadership donors in the West Coast region. Served as the Assistant Book.

Chicago, IL

Taught old-time American fiddle music to adult learners.

Chicago, IL

I oversaw the Firm & Corporate program, a volunteer fundraising corps at Chicago-area law firms and businesses. Served as lead staff liaison for two task forces of the Law School Fund Board and accompanied Dean of the Law School on official donor visits to make appeals. Managed a student fundraising committee that exceeded its goal secured 40% leadership.

Various positions of leadership held over nine years: part of the launch team for Rotary's PolioPlus campaign; Grants Manager for the Group Study Exchange Program; Ambassadorial Scholarship Coordinator; Executive Assistant to the RI President and its international Board.

Volunteer internship for Save the Children in Maputo and Zambezia Province, Mozambique.

Part of a bi-lingual staff team at the Governmental agency that supports the business development of Italian companies in the USA and promotes American investment in Italy. Represented the ITC at international trade shows and joint events with the Italian Consulate and Italian-American Chamber of Commerce.

Master'S Degree

B.A.

Laurea - Master'S Degree

Certificate