Lisa M. Chmiola
Legacy & non-cash asset strategies. Charitable giving advocate. Keynote & TEDx Speaker. AFP Global Board Member & Certified Facilitator.
- Role
- Director of Legacy and Gift Planning at Children's Health
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lisa M. Chmiola
Being a part of something bigger than yourself: this is a philosophy which has guided my career in philanthropic development. It’s important to think about the legacy we leave, and my legacy is driven by working with nonprofit leaders and individual fundraisers on gift planning strategies. Legacy giving is for everyone, not just the wealthiest, and I truly enjoy working with colleagues to start or expand their efforts in this practice.Through Fablanthropy, LLC, I offer the following services: gift planning strategy, 1:1 director coaching, gift acceptance policies, storytelling services, and trainings/presentations. In my time as a fundraising officer, I have secured more than $16 million in philanthropic contributions for nonprofit organizations in areas of education, healthcare and civic involvement. My areas of expertise include: Capital/Comprehensive Campaigns Gift Planning/Planned Giving Major Gifts Annual Fund Alumni Relations Event Planning Presentations/Public Speaking Board, Committee & Staff Management Marketing & Communications
Experience
Director of Legacy and Gift Planning
Feb 2026 — Present · Dallas, TX, US
Oversees all aspects of the Foundation’s gift planning strategy, from portfolio management and prospect development to marketing, stewardship, and team training to coach gift officers on identifying and pursuing legacy giving opportunities within their portfolios.
Education
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Master of Science, Communications/Public Relations
1999 — 2006
University of North Texas
Fashion Merchandising
University of Houston
BA, Journalism
1995 — 1998
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