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Are you looking for someone to hustle and grow a diverse referral pipeline, enhance a fundraising campaign or generate a brand new slant to a tired idea? I can glue the pieces together.
About Laurie
I am Laurie, THE GLUE. Known as the one who connects people together, problems to solutions, and ideas to action. Through strengths in relationship-building and organizational skills I have thrived in roles including market research, program content development, manager, clinician, volunteer coordinator, professional development trainer, entrepreneur, fundraiser and salesperson.
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Services
Experienced in adhering business concepts to philanthropic services.
Business Development
Determined customer interviewer, note-writer, lead generator enhancing your pipeline to expand your business engagement footprint.
Project Growth Strategies
Creative strategist aiming to ensure your product or brand differentiates itself from the “yawn”…crowd.
Fundraising
Passionate champion of your cause who will employ as many resources and ideas necessary to meet your $$ goal!
Testimonials
Read about what clients and partners have experienced through their work with Laurie.
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Laurie for 13 years, and I can confidently say she is one of the most resourceful and well-rounded professionals I’ve encountered. With her background as a business owner and coach, as well as program management and development, Laurie brings a deep well of knowledge, best practices, and strategic insight to every project she touches.
What sets Laurie apart is her ability to move seamlessly between project development, business development, and fundraising, always with an eye on long-term impact. She’s a natural leader, bringing people together through her strong teamwork, sharp networking skills, and genuine presence. Whether she’s speaking to a room full of stakeholders or guiding a collaborative team effort, Laurie leads with clarity, confidence, and care.
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By Yvonne Victor
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I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Laurie for many years. While we haven’t worked together directly, I’ve consistently been impressed by her passion, dedication, and the energy she brings to both her professional roles and volunteer initiatives—particularly in fundraising and community-driven projects.
Laurie is a natural leader! She is highly motivated, self-driven, and genuinely engaged in everything she takes on. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Laurie for many years. While we haven’t worked together directly, I’ve consistently been impressed by her passion, dedication, and the energy she brings to both her professional roles and volunteer initiatives—particularly in fundraising and community-driven projects.
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By Sona Sarmadi
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I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Laurie Nederveen and have consistently been inspired by her deep commitment, expertise, and unwavering advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), particularly those with autism.
Laurie has been instrumental in coordinating professional development initiatives that have empowered staff to better understand and serve the unique needs of IDD/Autism clients. Through her leadership at Easter Seals, she has not only helped grow and strengthen programming, but has also created meaningful systems that prioritize dignity, independence, and inclusion.
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By Jennette Horton
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