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
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