Lucy Buchanan

Lucy Buchanan recently moved from San Francisco, CA to Dallas, TX to work with the Edith 0’Donnell Institute of Art History at the University of Texas at Dallas. With over… Read More

Lucy Buchanan recently moved from San Francisco, CA to Dallas, TX to work with the Edith 0’Donnell Institute of Art History at the University of Texas at Dallas.

With over 28 years of professional fundraising experience working in art museums, Lucy formed her private consulting practice 6 years ago.

Focused primarily on advancement strategies, fundraising, marketing, events, communications and external relations for nonprofit organizations and institutions, Lucy’s specialty is working with art institutions and not for profits. Her goal is to help clients implement institutional change and manage opportunities for future growth. Lucy has worked for varied organizations including the Portland Art Museum, Oregon, The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the National Museum of Women in the Arts and many others.

Lucy is from Nashville, TN and graduated from Vanderbilt University magna cum laude in mathematics. Lucy is an avid bridge player and often travels around the world to work with clients and experience cultural and art masterpieces. She looks forward to supporting the 4word staff and board with fundraising, events and other strategies to continue to grow and expand 4word’s mission.