Meet the Team
Lauren Grosz, Founder & CEO
Lauren is an engaging and results-driven fundraising executive known for her ability to captivate and inspire others. She has a reputation for leveraging a vast network to drive revenue while building trusting relationships with corporate and community leaders to further philanthropic missions. Lauren has a knack for envisioning innovative and creative approaches which enables her to lead teams through all facets of fundraising with resounding success.
Prior to launching LG. Philanthropy, Lauren held esteemed positions, including Senior Vice President and Interim Chief Development Officer at Girl Scouts of the USA, Executive Director at the American Diabetes Association, VP of Development for the American Heart Association, and Senior Director of Development at the National MS Society. Her expertise extends beyond fundraising, as she excels in delivering compelling presentations, orchestrating remarkable events, and providing exceptional leadership.
Lauren earned her B.S. from Miami of Ohio, and she currently resides in the vibrant city of New York with her beloved dog, Ru, who adds an extra dose of charm to her life.
Jenny Powers, Senior Consultant
Jenny is an award-winning mission-driven development leader with nearly twenty years of experience orchestrating successful fundraising campaigns and events for non-profit organizations.
She served as the Vice President of Development at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for a decade and prior to that, she led The Intrepid Museum's fundraising and event efforts for NYC's Fleet Week.
In addition to her fundraising and event expertise, Jenny is a professional journalist and writes for Business Insider's popular Job Diaries column, giving readers an inside look at the day-to-day lives of successful professionals from every industry.
Jenny earned a B.A. in Journalism from New York University and currently resides in Brooklyn Heights with her husband and their teenage daughter.
In her spare time, she raises money for her daughter's school and also volunteers at a local men's homeless shelter.