Reflector Lab is a WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise, Chicago-based consultancy with a combined 40+ years of work in the social sector. We help organizations turn their beliefs into practice and their values into action. Our work is driven by the conviction that when you manifest your values through all angles of your approach, you are best positioned to maximize your impact. We come to this work with curiosity, joy, and a sincere belief in peoples’ power to make genuine positive change in our world.We partner with clients nationwide on fundraising strategy, executive searches, and strategic planning. Our clients include, 826 DC, 826 Michigan, 826 MSP, 826 National, Chicago Public Schools, Friends of Big Marsh, Intonation, The Telling Room, The Children Museum and Theater of Maine, and the National Network of Abortion Funds.

Managed 3 Development and Communications membersOversaw all organizational fundraising efforts (events, galas, grants, foundations, annual campaigns, P2P campaigns)Wove Community Centric Fundraising principles into fundraising operationsTracked fundraising data and analyzed trends to support budget forecasts and management

Manage all Foundation operations, giving efforts, sponsorship, and volunteerismCollaborate with artists and friends of Reverb to raise awareness of music philanthropyAmplify music programs locally, nationally, and internationally

Promoted from Stewardship Manager in 2016Managed $20M portfolio of corporate and foundation partnersConduct process mapping and Implement systems change

Manage portfolio of donors and prospectsOversee budget for scholarship programDirect efforts of four multi-year gift commitmentsComplete administrative tasks for DirectorPlan and execute four major events annuallyEngage with advisory councilPlan annual communications calendar

Assist with calendaring and travel arrangementsSupport donor portfolio managementProcess and manage stewardship process

Connect with Chicago Public Schools dailyIdentify placements for student teachers