Caritas of Austin
Lauren Portley, CFRE, has extensive experience in the field of development and fundraising. Lauren is currently serving as the Chief Development Officer at Caritas of Austin, where they are involved in building wellbeing in the community through various programs and support systems. Prior to this, Lauren held the position of Vice President of Development at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, facilitating meaningful matches between adult volunteers and children to positively impact their lives.
Before their role at Big Brothers Big Sisters, Lauren worked as the Director of Development at Jeremiah Program, where they successfully implemented fundraising strategies and increased event income. Lauren also managed and implemented grants for the organization.
Furthermore, Lauren served as the Director of Development at Austin Children's Shelter, where they developed and executed annual fundraising plans and significantly increased Gala Event Income and Women of Hope Revenue.
Earlier in their career, Lauren gained marketing experience as a Marketing Coordinator at Strasburger & Price, LLP, where they developed personalized marketing plans and organized marketing events.
Additionally, Lauren has volunteered for organizations such as the American Heart Association, March of Dimes, and the American Cancer Society.
Overall, Lauren Portley, CFRE, has a strong background in development and fundraising, with a proven track record of achieving fundraising goals and implementing successful strategies to support various organizations and causes.
Lauren Portley, CFRE, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies and Sociology from Texas State University, which they completed from 1999 to 2003. To further enhance their skills and expertise, they have also obtained a certification as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) from CFRE International. However, specific details regarding the year/month of obtaining this certification are not available.
Caritas of Austin
Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can realize their full potential and contribute to our community. We build wellbeing by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy groceries, jobs that provide a reliable living wage, and educational opportunities to learn life skills. All of us need a sturdy foundation and layers of support in our lives to thrive; that’s what creates a strong community. Our innovative, personalized and proven approach to building wellbeing and ending homelessness creates a more vibrant Austin for everyone. OUR MISSION We prevent and end homelessness for people in Greater Austin. GET INVOLVED Volunteers are helping create a more vibrant Austin for all as they partner with staff members and clients to build wellbeing. Whether it’s serving a nutritious lunch, working with clients directly to achieve their life goals, or supporting staff members to make our programs even stronger, you are helping end homelessness together. Become a volunteer - work directly with clients, serve lunch in our Community Kitchen, or provide staff with administrative support: http://www.caritasofaustin.org/get-involved/volunteer Join our Community Advisory Board - we are always looking for diverse community professionals and leaders to promote awareness in the community, provide advisory support, and ensure long-term sustainability through resource development. Contact Amy Jackson, ajackson@caritasofaustin.org for more information. Join the Caritas team - View current job openings: https://www.caritasofaustin.org/who-we-are/careers/