Henry Lapham

Background

About Henry Lapham

Passionate individual dedicated to a results oriented approach to fundraising and philanthropy. Extensive work in education as a development officer, teacher and secondary school placement director. Adept at cultivating strong donor relationships for the purpose of obtaining philanthropic support. Utilizes a collaborative approach to project management.* 10 years in professional fundraising.* Personally closed comprehensive, major gifts up to Solicited and secured hundreds of leadership Annual Fund gifts from $1,500 to Achieved multiple Annual Fund records exceeding and an 85% parent participation rate.* Proven track record for securing leadership gifts for Annual Fund and endowment campaign initiatives.* Increased Annual Fund dollars by 21% and 40% through elevated leadership giving and first-time giving.* Created a monthly LYBUNT solicitation program of personal phone calls and emails.* Established Preliminary Donor Listing to encourage giving and participation.* Managed parent Annual Fund Teams and organized parent and alumni phone-a-thons.