Susan Shapiro’s Summary

Over 25 years of on-site and consulting fundraising experience working for national and local organizations such as Columbia University, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Local Initiatives Support Corporation and the NYC Partnership, creating and managing professional development departments.

Susan Shapiro’s Specialties:

Fundraising strategy, capital campaigns, development assessments and plans, Board development, coaching and training.

Susan Shapiro’s Experience

• President

  shapiroassociates

  (Fund-Raising industry)

  June 1998 — Present 

  A national consulting firm that specializes in helping nonprofit organizations with their capital growth related needs. We provide fundraising strategy, build organizational capacity, train, and organize comprehensive capital campaigns. We offer customized services that address our clients' distinctive needs. Our work includes Planning, Assessments and Diagnostic Studies; Campaign Management; Board Development and Training; Fundraising Counsel; Development Plans; Solicitor Training; Strategic Planning for Corporate and Foundation Funding and Professional Staff Coaching.

• VP Development

  Local Initiatives Support Corporation

  (Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  2001 — 2006 (5 years)

  A great organization and a wonderful experience helping to grow this organization from its earlier years to its leadership position in community and economic development.

• Senior Development Officer

  Columbia University

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  January 1983 — December 1990 (8 years)

  Served in both major gifts and annual giving positions during the $400 million capital campaign for the arts and sciences schools.