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.