Lisa Chase

About Lisa Chase

I am doing my best to contribute to sustainable, impactful, and cost-effective programming that improve livelihoods for everyone. Strategic and mission-driven business development leader with nearly 20 years of experience in corporate giving, fundraising, responsible sourcing, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in securing high-impact partnerships, raising over $24M in a single fiscal year, and developing innovative donor engagement strategies. Adept at aligning philanthropy, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives with organizational goals to drive both revenue growth and meaningful social impact. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and crafting compelling storytelling campaigns to enhance brand visibility and build strong partnerships. Extensive experience working with Fortune 500 corporations, foundations, academic institutions, and global nonprofits to advance sustainable development, financial resilience, and other strategic initiatives. Committed to fostering philanthropic growth through strategic fundraising, education, and community engagement. Fluent in multiple languages, with international experience across 75+ countries, enabling a unique ability to build relationships and drive impact in diverse, multi-cultural environments.Key Achievements: Secured over $140M in philanthropic and corporate funding across career, including $24M in a single fiscal year. Secured nearly $1B from public sector, including $550M for a single project. Built and led high-performing senior teams, overseeing multi-million-dollar development strategies. Established and scaled CRM systems for donor engagement and relationship management. Deep expertise in engaging diverse communities and donors to foster inclusive funding growth. Proven track record in securing six, seven, and eight-figure gifts from individual donors.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Development

   Greater Austin YMCA

   Nov 2025 — Present

   We are elevating quality of life in Greater Austin by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families & seniors in our dynamically growing community.

Education

• Humanity in Action

  Fellowship, Human Rights

  2014 — 2014

• New York University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  MicroMasters Degree, Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEPD)

• American University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  2027

• Tel Aviv University

  Master of Public Health (MPH), Emergency and Disaster Management, Epidemiology of Infectious Disease

• American University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• IA Sprog

  Danish A Level Certificate

  2015 — 2016