LOIS BUNTZ

EXPERIENCE

Having raised more than $125 million through United Way of East Central Iowa, I also implemented an endowment campaign that increased revenues by 50%.  As a fundraising executive, I facilitated two capital campaign projects resulting in new and remodeled facilities, including a $14 million human services campus.

I’ve managed numerous employees and hundreds of volunteers, and have served on more than 20 boards of directors, mostly in a leadership capacity.

I specialize in and lecture on Women and Philanthropy

AUTHOR

Researched and wrote Generosity and Gender: Philanthropic Models for Women Donors and the Fund Development Professionals Who Support Them.

PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING

Numerous local, regional, and international events, including “Purse Power: How Women’s Philanthropy Can Change the World'“ for the International Fundraising Conference.

DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Certified Fundraising Executive - CFRE International

  • Certificate in Advanced Board Consulting – BoardSource

  • Consulting with Executives - Medical College of Wisconsin

  • Executive Coaching Training – Insight Coach

  • Certificate in the Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders - Stanford University, School of Business

  • Master’s degree in Social Work - University of Iowa

  • Bachelor’s degree - University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

LEADERSHIP AWARDS, including:

  • Outstanding Fundraising Professional - Association of Fundraising Professionals, Eastern Iowa Chapter

  • Corridor Business Journal - Women of Influence

  • Leadership for Five Seasons - Community Trustee

  • NAACP - President’s Award

  • Iowa Women’s Foundation Honoree

  • Waypoint - Tribute to Women

 
My work in the nonprofit world gives me the opportunity to meet many dynamic and impressive people, including these two leaders from Philanthropy Together: Tyeshia Wilson (right), the Director of Engagement, and Sara Lomelin, CEO.

My work in the nonprofit world gives me the opportunity to meet many dynamic and impressive people, including these two leaders from Philanthropy Together: Tyeshia Wilson (right), the Director of Engagement, and Sara Lomelin, CEO.

CLIENTS

  • WomenStrong International - New York

  • How Women Lead - Global Advisor - San Francisco

  • Association of Fundraising Professionals/Alford Group Mentor

  • Association of Fundraising Professionals - EI Chapter

  • National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library 

  • Iowa Children's Museum  

  • United Way of Johnson and Washington County 

  • United Way of East Central Iowa 

  • Feed Iowa First 

  • Revival Theatre Company 

  • Trees Forever

  • Main Street Iowa

  • NewBo City Market

I was honored to receive the Outstanding Fundraising Professional Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals Eastern Iowa Chapter. Presenting are Hilery Livengood, Chapter president, and Nate Clark, Global Director of the John Deere Foundation.