Lauren Schneider Russell

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ABOUT LAUREN SCHNEIDER RUSSELL

Lauren Russell is a mission-driven advancement and development professional with over a decade of experience turning vision into action through strategic fundraising, community engagement, and values-based storytelling. She brings a proven track record of building donor pipelines, leading successful campaigns, and executing events that strengthen communities and deliver measurable results.As Director of Advancement at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in Houston, Lauren has led efforts that increased annual giving by over 40%, launched capital campaigns focused on campus improvement, and consistently exceeded fundraising goals across annual, event-based, and legacy campaigns. Her leadership in planning large-scale events—such as gala fundraisers, community festivals, and alumni initiatives—has deepened engagement and reinvigorated stakeholder participation.With a background that spans marketing, project management, volunteer coordination, and corporate partnerships, Lauren excels at designing campaigns that inspire both emotional connection and financial investment. She is passionate about building bridges between generations, preserving institutional identity, and creating a culture of giving rooted in gratitude and mission.Lauren is known for her collaborative spirit, creative thinking, and unwavering commitment to connecting people to purpose.