Laura C. Simic

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About Laura C. Simic

I've been a philanthropy and fundraising professional for more than 35 years (I started young!) in higher education and consulting, and have leadership experience in multiple nonprofit sectors. I have stood in your shoes, facing your challenges, finding solutions, and being inspired by the transformational power of philanthropy.+ Vice President, Grenzebach Glier and Associates Helping nonprofits harness the power of philanthropy to advance their missions.+ Boise State University, Vice President of Advancement Led the advancement division’s teams in development, donor relations, alumni relations, communications and operations, in addition to multi-million-dollar campaigns. Counseled the University president and board members, as well as trained volunteers, administrators, and faculty in fundraising, donor relations, and alumni activities. Her leadership secured the University’s largest single gift to date of $25 million.+ Creighton University, Interim Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations and the Senior Associate Vice President for Development and Campaign Director + University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Associate Vice Chancellor for Development + University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Assistant Vice President and Director of Planned Giving and Director of Development for the College of Communications and University Libraries + University of Oregon, Coordinator of Library Development and the Principal Coordinator of the Library Capital Project. My expertise extends beyond higher education, having served as:+ Trustee, Mortar Board National Foundation + Director of the Idaho Women’s Charitable Foundation + Director, Boise Art Museum + Director, Opera Idaho + Director, Idaho Youth Ranch + Director, Inclusive Communities + Board Chair and Director, United Family Services + President and Trustee, Delta Delta Delta Foundation + Director, Tanasi Girl Scout Council + Director, University of Oregon National Alumni Association I earned by Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential in 1995, and audited coursework in taxation and estate planning at the University of Tennessee College of Law to augment my planned giving knowledge. I'm a proud graduate of the University of Oregon and the University of Tennessee. I would be honored to work with your education, arts, healthcare, or human services nonprofit to grow your organization through philanthropy. Let's talk!