Lori B. Richards Email & Phone Number

Chapel Hill, NC, US

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Lead role in the development and implementation of comprehensive fundraising strategies, including annual campaigns, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and grant programs working in collaboration with Executive Director, Director of Finance & Operations, and Board of Directors to ensure alignment with organizational goals and priorities.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

• As Chief Development Officer and a member of the senior leadership team my position is responsible for leading InterAct's resource development program and implementing and evaluating strategic and tactical resource.
• Responsible for $120,000 in grant awards from first-time grant funders.* Implemented comprehensive marketing communications strategy resulting in increased awareness, increased donor participation and average gift.

Raleigh, NC

As a member of the Executive Leadership team this role is responsible for the oversight and management of Development and Communications Departments working closely with CEO and Board on strategic growth initiatives both short-term and long-term with an emphasis on sustainability. Key accomplishments include:* 40 percent year/year increase in revenue*.

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle's provides solutions to end hunger serving 7 counties including Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham, Johnston, Nash and Edgecombe. At Interfaith-Food Shuttle We FEED our neighbors, TEACH self-sufficiency, GROW healthy foods, and CULTIVATE innovative approaches to end hunger in North Carolina.Lead role for the overall planning and.

Modesto, California Area

Provided leadership and oversight of comprehensive development program reporting directly to CEO and Executive Board to increase overall fundraising revenues; successfully implementing individual giving initiatives, annual and end of year campaigns. Key accomplishments:* 30 percent increase in annual fund revenues as a result of direct solicitations*.

Oakland, CA

Lead role in the overall management of new individual donor program including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewardship of individual major donor gift program. Planned, managed, and executed external relations communications to further advance organization's mission. Key accomplishments:* 60 percent increase in secured new funding.

Delray Beach, FL

Owner, President Utilizing past experience in the field of Development, executed industry research and analysis, identified prospective customer base, and developed strategic plan to finance and open new olive oil tasting boutique. Key accomplishments:* Developed comprehensive business plan and financial statements resulting in securing $50,000 SBA startup.

Palm Beach, FL

Fundraising consultant; major gifts, capital campaign, board training and development, strategic planning, nonprofit marketing and messaging, legacy giving program, trends in the nonprofit fundraising environment.

Raleigh, NC

Coordinated with Department Head and key faculty to lead overall planning and implementation of new and comprehensive development program to support departmental mission and advisory board strategic plan through identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major gifts from stakeholders, corporate partners, and friends. Managed portfolio of 250+.

Boca Raton, FL

Directed, planned and coordinated development activities for three Broward campuses, acting as liaison to the main Boca Raton campus. Primary responsibility for establishing relationships with key constituents in the Broward County region including community/business leaders and stakeholders for the purpose of establishing new fundraising program. Managed.

Springfield, MA

Qualified, cultivated, solicited, and stewarded key stakeholders with giving potential of $5,000 or more. Managed prospect pool of 185 + prospects. Key accomplishments:* Identified, qualified, cultivated, and established initial relationships with alumni and key constituents with no prior giving history or relationship with college resulting in first-time.

Amherst, MA

Collaborated as member of development team responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding alumni, parents and friends. Managed pool of 200 + prospects. Key accomplishments:* Face-to-face solicitations resulting in first-time gifts of $150K* Secured multi-year campaign pledges of $5K - $10K in consultation with department heads.

B.B.A., Marketing

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude Business Marketing Major

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (Aas), Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa