“A good coach has you show up in the best way, in the best frame of mind, and success flows from there.”
— Lori Jacobwith
About Lori Jacobwith,
Fundraising Coach
My ancestors were given the name Jacobwith when they arrived at Ellis Island, and I have come to see the value of my unique name and what it says about me and who I am for you.
Our work together will help you connect WITH the core of your organization’s mission. New ideas can bring powerful transformations, and I pledge to bring you new ideas. Connections come through shared stories, and I will help you share those stories with authenticity and clarity. I am committed to working with you to ensure your success. Together we can make a difference.
So what’s in a name? A lot, as it turns out.
Lori's Bio
Communication & Fundraising Strategist and Trainer Lori L. Jacobwith brings nearly 25 years of professional speaking, coaching, and training to her work with social profit organizations. In addition to working as a Development Director, Executive Director, and President/CEO for various organizations Lori has provided training & coaching for thousands of organizations and their boards nationwide. Her strategies & tools have helped organizations to collectively raise more than $150 million from individuals.
Lori founded the Ignited Online Fundraising Community to compliment her work as an independent speaker, trainer, and fundraising coach and to provide donor-centered fundraising professionals with support all-year long. Lori's commitment is to create environments where you find ease and joy in fundraising. In 2010 she published her short book Nine Steps to a Successful Fundraising Campaign.
Lori has a BA in Political Science and Speech-Communication from the University of Minnesota and additional training through the Fund Raising School at Indiana University. She lives in Minnesota, is a long-time member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals [AFP].