2024 40 Under 40 Winners

 
 

Director, Major Gifts

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Lauren's impact at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH) extends beyond her impressive fundraising achievements; she is actively shaping the institution's future. Upon joining NWH, Lauren immediately set a proactive tone, steering the organization from a reactive development approach to a proactive major gift enterprise. Drawing from her extensive experience in various development settings, she seamlessly integrated best practices from larger offices while remaining adaptable to the nuances of a smaller organization. Her leadership in establishing robust systems and practices within the CRM system underscores her strategic acumen and commitment to process enhancement.

Within a year of working at the Hospital, Lauren was elevated to the role of Director, Major Gifts.  This promotion exemplifies her leadership prowess and adeptness at team management. Her track record of recruiting top talent and her remarkable fundraising successes, including soliciting over $7 million and raising nearly $3 million in a short time, demonstrate her dedication to philanthropy and her ability to drive tangible results that shape NWH's future trajectory.

I was initially inspired by healthcare philanthropy when I road in the Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-a-thon for Dana-Farber, at age 15. That experience left a lasting impression on me and put me on a path towards a career in philanthropy. After initially working in independent schools, I moved into healthcare philanthropy when I returned home to Boston and joined the team at Brigham and Women's Hospital. 

It's an incredible privilege to partner with healthcare providers and have the ability to positively impact their ability to deliver the best care possible through philanthropy. 

Moving from a large AMC to a smaller community hospital in the same system was a wonderful transition for me personally. I began working in development in a two-person office and then moved to a 135-person office, so transitioning to an 18-person team was a "Goldilocks" moment for me, and it has been a wonderful fit. 

Creating a fun, happy, and healthy life for my two children.

Don't be intimidated by the complexity and science. Working in healthcare philanthropy is an incredible opportunity to learn about cutting-edge medicine and science, so stay curious and ask questions! 

Fun Fact

I've gone sky diving twice!

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