She/ Her
Favorite place: Kyoto, Japan
Laura Hennighausen
Director of Strategic Philanthropy
Laura Hennighausen is dedicated to improving communities through empowering organizations to work their missions. Her specialties include philanthropic strategy, board management, nonprofit governance, grant writing, and individual giving. Her work as Director of Strategic Philanthropy focuses on working with corporate, private, individual, and intermediary funders to establish and evaluate equitable and effective charitable practices. In keeping up with current philanthropic trends and leading practices, she produces a monthly round up of third sector news called Dispatches from the Philanthrosphere on the Purpose Possible website.
Prior to joining Purpose Possible in 2020, Laura worked for several nonprofit organizations focusing on public space, historic preservation, and visual art. With two cats and two dogs, Laura is the proud caretaker of a 117-year-old home in Grant Park. In her free time she enjoys weaving.
Laura has worked with: Mailchimp, Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation, T. Rowe Price Foundation, Borealis Philanthropy, Kataly Foundation, and many others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Japanese Language and Literature
Bachelor of Arts in Art History
Master of Arts in Arts Administration
Skills
Feasibility studies
Interim Leadership Direction
Annual fund planning
Major giving
Board development, training, and engagement
Facilitating board meetings, retreats, or work sessions
Fundraising plans
Strategic plans
Succession planning
Grant writing
Capital campaign
System skills: Salesforce, Donorperfect, Bloomerang, Little Green Light, Neon, GiveButter, Squarespace, GA Gives Day platforms, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, Airtable
Memberships & Volunteer Service
Equity in Grantmaking Task Force for Georgia Grant Professionals Network, Co-Chair
Kinnara Board Member
MODA Board Member
Soul Food Cypher Board Member