ABOUT
I’m a multidisciplinary fundraising consultant with a background in nonprofit leadership and organizational growth. My approach is taking clients’ grand visions and goals and bringing clarity for actionable steps to help organizations grow their impact. I believe the most compelling story begins with authenticity and honesty – moving donors to action.
RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2025 — Current
Vice President, Partnership Development
Recovery Solutions
Lead business development with state and local partners to transform behavioral healthcare systems for civil and forensic patient populations.
Remote in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
2018 — Current
Principal / Development Consultant
LF Consulting, LLC
Lead the consultancy in client acquisition and advisory services. Advise clients on fundraising strategy, board engagement, and organizational transformations, achieving multi-million dollar growth for multiple clients.
Remote in Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
2022 — 2025
Executive Director
Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center
Led strategic, operational, and financial management of a multi-county nonprofit serving 500+ children annually. Led the organization through a strategic grorwth period, increasing restricted, unrestricted, and earned income by 10% in three years.
Winnsboro, TX
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
2026 — Current
MBA in Healthcare Administration
University of Texas at Tyler
2023
2021
Certified Fund Raising Executive
CFRE International
Certificate in Professional Fundraising
Boston University
2007
Bachelor of Science in Journalism / Public Relations
University of Texas at Tyler
LAUREN ZASTANY, CFRE 