Lawrence Symonds

Lawrence Symonds is an experienced professional in nonprofit consulting and fundraising, currently serving as Major Gifts Officer at PAWS - Progressive Animal Welfare Society since January 2020. As Principal of LJ Symonds & Associates since January 2014, Lawrence operates an independent consulting firm that specializes in training, strategic planning, and major gift program implementation for small to medium-sized nonprofit organizations across the northwest. Previous roles include Corporate & Foundations Manager at FSC I&P from May 2018 to January 2020 and Vice President – Senior Director at BNY Mellon Wealth Management from July 2001 to June 2010, where responsibilities included establishing a new office and developing high-net-worth clientele. Lawrence holds a BA in History and a JD from the University of Washington.