Lauryn Fox
Director of Development @Wheelchairs 4 Kids
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Development @Wheelchairs 4 Kids
Tarpon Springs, FL, US
As Director of Development at Wheelchairs 4 Kids, I lead our fundraising strategy, manage all grant writing and reporting, and oversee donor relations and communications. I work closely with executive leadership to ensure funding is aligned with program goals and measurable impact.I manage and train our Development Coordinators, helping to build a strong, mission-driven team. Together, we cultivate relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors to support and grow our programs.In my second year with the organization, I increased my personal fundraising contributions by 250% compared to my first year. I’ve played a central role in securing grants and expanding support for our core program. This includes our Let’s Roll Program, which provides essential mobility equipment and accessibility modifications, and our Wheely Fun Days Program, which is our social inclusion initiative for children with physical disabilities.I’m passionate about building sustainable support that translates directly into life-changing services for the kids and families we serve.
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Spanish Language and Literature
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
ABOUT LAURYN FOX
As Director of Development at Wheelchairs 4 Kids, I lead our fundraising strategy, manage all grant writing and reporting, and oversee donor engagement. My focus is on turning our mission into tangible impact for kids with physical disabilities.I began at Wheelchairs 4 Kids as a Development Coordinator and now manage the development department. In my second year, I increased my personal fundraising contributions by 250 percent, a milestone that reflects both strategic growth and a strong commitment to the families we serve. Since then, I’ve played a key role in securing major grants and expanding support for our signature programs, including Let’s Roll, which provides mobility and accessibility equipment, and Wheely Fun Days, which offers inclusive social experiences for the children we serve.I earned degrees in Political Science and Spanish from NC State and have a long-standing passion for service, with volunteer experience at organizations like Meals on Wheels, Safe Alliance, and Ronald McDonald House. I believe that sustainable support creates lasting change, and I’m proud to help lead a team that’s making that change a reality.
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