Laura McCloud Mathers

About Laura McCloud Mathers

With over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, I am a seasoned leader and fundraiser with a proven track record of driving mission-focused initiatives and achieving sustainable growth. My passion for community involvement and my ability to lead development efforts have been described as contagious, inspiring others to join in creating lasting impact. Throughout my career, I have served as CEO, Executive Director, and consultant, as well as volunteered on numerous nonprofit boards and committees. My expertise spans all functional areas of nonprofit leadership, including fundraising, strategic planning, governance, and operations. I am a generalist with the agility to perform a wide range of functions, known for my creativity, flexibility, and ability to deliver both immediate and long-term results. Leadership Roles Nonprofit organizations, private clubs, associations, and educational institutions. Board Involvement USO Northwest, First Place, Shoreline Community College Business Advisory, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Washington, Glendale Country Club, Navy League Seattle. Core Competencies - Fundraising & Development: Expert in capital campaigns, major gifts, annual appeals, and special events- Donor Relations: Skilled in major gift donor identification, cultivation, and stewardship- Strategic Planning: Proficient in developing and implementing organizational strategies that drive growth- Governance & Board Relations: Extensive experience in board development and governance practices- Operations & Administration: Adept in managing resources, overseeing operations, and optimizing financial systems- Leadership & Mentorship: Strong track record in recruiting, mentoring, and leading staff and volunteers- Event Management: Experienced in planning and executing high-impact events- Marketing & Communications: Competent in leveraging marketing, social media, and public relations to enhance visibility.

Experience

1. Founder, President and CEO

   Bellevue Fire Foundation

   Nov 2020 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Founded in 2020, the Bellevue Fire Foundation\'s mission is to support Bellevue\'s firefighters and paramedics in protecting life, property, and the environment by providing equipment, training, and public outreach programs beyond city resources. Our vision is for the Bellevue Fire Department to be a well-equipped global leader of fire and emergency services to address modern day challenges in prevention, preparedness, and response.

Skills

• Consulting
• Strategy
• Web Design
• Training
• Annual Giving
• Microsoft Outlook
• Act!
• Quickbooks Pro
• Event Planning
• Donor Perfect
• Guest Service Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Program Management
• Operations Management
• Team Development
• Media Relations
• Marketing Strategy
• Microsoft Access
• Customer Service
• Sales Management
• Community Development
• Management
• Social Media
• Budgeting
• Microsoft Word
• Business Development
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Publisher
• Employee Training
• Military
• Nonprofits
• Public Relations
• Raiser's Edge
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Team Building
• Grant Writing
• Philanthropy
• Community Outreach