Lauren Sylling Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Distilled complex public policy research and impact from 100+ resident or visiting scholars and fellows into proposals, reports, and strategic communications for individual, foundation, and corporate donors. Collaborated with executive team, research division heads, scholars, and finance team to develop projects or programs and corresponding budgets to pitch to donors and foundation program officers; tracked progress on funded projects. Directed writing and production of AEI’s Annual Report, penned prospectuses and proposals establishing new research programs, created PowerPoint fundraising decks outlining new venture projects, and wrote press releases announcing significant new gifts.

Washington, Dc

Wrote and edited general and restricted proposals, reports, and campaign pitches on full-range of public policy issues to individual, foundation, and corporate donors and prospects, and developed cultivation strategies for foundation donors and prospects. Collaborated with AEI's graphic designer to create a 60-page book detailing the history, preservation, and restoration of AEI's historic new headquarters building. Managed development writing team.

Washington, Dc

Wrote and edited general and restricted proposals and reports to corporations, foundations, and individuals, helping to grow fundraising revenues 35% over four years. Also penned related donor communications and marketing materials. Conducted fundraising opportunity analysis of the development department, resulting in additional new positions on the team.

Washington, Dc

Collaborated with executive team; improved efficiency and flow of information and priorities in the president’s office. Communicated with Board of Trustees, edited and supervised production of Board briefing books, managed president's schedule and travel logistics. Managed event details and logistics for high profile signature events.

Washington, Dc

Facilitated meetings between AEI scholars and policymakers and cultivated relationships with Capitol Hill staff. Organized new biannual briefing event for new members of Congress with AEI scholars. Helped increase scholar testimony on Capitol Hill.

Washington, Dc

Served on the Board of Directors of a private, non-profit, Christian school in Washington, DC that serves low-income families in grades pre-k through 12. Served as Secretary and Treasurer of the Board and chaired the school's annual golf tournament for multiple years.

Mna, Nonprofit Administration, 4.0 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Received the MNA Excellence Award for exemplary efforts to enhance the MNA learning community Graduated Summa.

Bba, Marketing, Political Science, 3.81 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, the London Program (spring semester 2003).