About LG. Philanthropy
How it All Began
At LG. Philanthropy, was created with passion, vision and a commitment to making the world a better place.
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.
Sarah Soryal, Creative Consultant
Sarah is a graphic designer and editorial design assistant based in Cleveland, Ohio. She is passionate about playful, bold, human-centered design and is thrilled to support LG. Philanthropy and its clients.
Sarah earned a B.A. in Emerging Technology in Business & Design (ETBD) from Miami University.
Melissa Betau, Communications Consultant
With a strong foundation in strategic communications, multimedia projects, and creative problem-solving, Melissa Betau brings a detail-oriented and results-driven approach to every project. She is passionate about helping organizations communicate effectively, align their messaging, and achieve their goals.
Melissa holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication with a specialization in Digital and Social Media from the University of Delaware and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design & Multi-Media Arts from Centenary University.