Laura Duran Villa

About Laura Duran Villa

I\'m a strategic thinker and servant leader skilled in digital marketing, marketing communications, marketing, operations, project management, account management, sales, public relations, negotiations, volunteer recruitment, talent recruitment, and community outreach. Being a utility player has allowed me to optimize the impact of organizations I have served as an employee, contractor, and volunteer. I’m willing to do what it take to get the job done on time and on budget. I believe in the power of collaboration to achieve a higher impact while pooling effectively resources. As an optimist, I believe that more can be done when people who share common interests, goals, and passions work together. As a natural connector, it\'s my goal to get to know people, what drives them, where they are headed, and how I can help. Because of that, I have been fortunate to cultivate long-term relationships with people from various backgrounds, business and social sectors, and at various levels of leadership in both my work and personal endeavors.Skills: Account Management, Board Development, Budgeting, Business Development, Communications, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Fundraising, Management, Marketing, Negotiation, Networking, Nonprofit Management, Operations, Project Management, Public Affairs, Public Speaking, Recruiting, Sales, Strategy, and Team Building.

Experience

1. Development Manager

   Miracle Foundation

   Nov 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   I manage and grow relationships with mid-level and emerging major donors, support key fundraising campaigns, and help deliver meaningful donor and corporate engagement experiences.

Education

• The University of Texas at El Paso

  BBA, Marketing

  1995 — 2000

• Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business

  MBA

  2008 — 2010