WID upcoming events

Rising Stars From Coordinator to Director: Building Your Fundraising Career (16 Nov 2026)

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Rising Stars

From Coordinator to Director: Building Your Fundraising Career

Monday, November 16, 2026

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

NYU Office of Alumni Relations

115 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003

Registration Fees:

Young Professional & Students: $35

Young Professional & Students Non-member: $40

Member: $45 | Non-member: $50

Registration closes November 15!

What does it really take to advance your career in fundraising? This candid conversation will explore the decisions and strategies that can help you move from Coordinator to Director—from knowing when to stay or make a move, to gaining management experience, expanding your skill set, and avoiding getting pigeonholed in one area of development. Whether you’re looking to take your next step or map out your long-term career path, this discussion will offer practical insights to help you build a fulfilling and successful fundraising career.

Meet Our Rising Stars Speakers!

Tiffany Christopher
Associate Vice President of Development, Marist University

Tiffany Christopher serves as Marist University's Associate Vice President for Development, overseeing major gifts, planned gifts, annual fund, athletics, and corporate, foundation, and government grant fundraising. Tiffany joined the Marist community in August 2026.

Prior to joining Marist, Tiffany served as Director of Development for the Discovery Program at Cornell University where she also fundraised as a major gift officer. She spearheaded the strategic vision of the Discovery team, focusing on a dual mission: to identify and grow future major and principal gift donors to Cornell and to develop industry talent for continued growth and success in the development profession.

Tiffany's prior higher education experience includes advancement roles at NYU Law School and Columbia University. She also holds an MBA from Cornell and serves on the Board of Directors for Women in Development, NY.

Lauren Reynolds
Director of Corporate and Individual Giving, Uncommon Schools

Lauren Reynolds is a dedicated advocate for educational equity, currently helping lead fundraising efforts for Uncommon Schools in New York City, whose mission is to start and operate outstanding urban public schools that close the college completion gap and prepare students from low-income communities to graduate from college. Her career began with Teach for America, eventually leading her to serve as a school leader of a large charter high school in Brooklyn and subsequently working in the International (IB) education system abroad. Lauren also previously served as a Director of Alumni Affairs at Dartmouth, where she oversaw the Women of Dartmouth network. She holds a BA from Dartmouth ('09) and an M.Ed from Fordham ('11). Lauren is passionate about connecting philanthropic partners with high-impact causes in education with a focus on college access, financial literacy, career readiness, STEM, and AI literacy.

Abby Lawrence
Director of Annual Giving & Advancement Operations, The Churchill School and Center New York

Abby Lawrence is Director of Annual Giving & Advancement Operations at The Churchill School and Center in New York City, which provides an innovative and transformational K–12 learning community that empowers students with language-based learning disabilities. Her career in education advancement has spanned independent schools and youth-serving educational nonprofits, with experience in annual giving, donor relations, fundraising events, operations, and communications.

Before joining Churchill in January 2026, Abby served as Development and Communications Associate at Corlears School and Advancement Coordinator at Commonwealth School. Across these roles, she has built a broad foundation in fundraising, combining relationship-building and communications with the data, systems, and operational expertise that support effective philanthropic engagement.

Abby holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in English and Educational Studies, from Macalester College.

Katherine M. Sarci-Tucker (Moderator)
Director of Institutional Giving, Uncommon Schools

Katherine M. Sarci-Tucker, MS, CFRE, is a dedicated and results-driven development professional with more than 12 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations achieve their fundraising goals. Currently serving as the Director of Institutional Giving at Uncommon Schools, she oversees a team responsible for generating millions in annual revenue from foundations and government grants. Her expertise includes leading fundraising campaigns, managing high-value donor portfolios, and developing effective stewardship processes. A Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), she has held key roles at institutions such as the New York Hall of Science, The New School, and Columbia University, where she honed her skills in donor relations, grant compliance, and strategic communications. Katherine earned her Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in French Literature from Oberlin College.

Women In Development, New York (WID) accepts refund requests made in writing at least five (5) business days prior to the event. Registration fees are not refundable after this date. Nonrefundable ticket purchases may not be used as credits towards future WID events.

By registering for this Women In Development, New York event, I give consent for my photograph to be taken and possibly used on the organization’s intranet, internet, newsletters, board reports, and other organizational materials as needed. I understand that I am not eligible for compensation for use of my photo and I may not be informed in advance of the specific use of those images.

Making Every Move Matter: A Moves Management Master Class (19 Nov 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Making Every Move Matter:

A Moves Management Master Class

Thursday, November 19, 2026

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Virtual

Young Professionals & Students: $15

Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35

Registration Closes on Wednesday, November 18 at 4:00 p.m.

A Zoom link will be sent one day prior to the event.

Join Jennifer de Lannoy, Assistant Vice President of Leadership Giving at Teachers College, Columbia University, for an engaging master class on the strategy behind effective moves management. Drawing on her extensive experience in major gifts, development operations, donor relations, and frontline fundraising, Jennifer will share best practices for building thoughtful donor strategies, creating meaningful momentum, and ensuring every interaction moves a relationship forward.

The session will explore how to approach moves management with greater intention, from strategic planning and prioritization to coordinating touchpoints and measuring progress, while keeping the ultimate goal in focus: deepening relationships and maximizing philanthropic impact. Participants will leave with practical strategies and a more purposeful framework for turning day-to-day donor engagement into long-term results.

Jennifer brings more than 13 years of experience at Columbia University, along with her current leadership role at Teachers College, and is known for her data-driven, process-oriented approach and commitment to mentorship and collaboration.

Panelist

Jennifer de Lannoy is Assistant Vice President of Leadership Giving at Teachers College, Columbia University. In this role she is deeply embedded in the philanthropic work of the College, developing important relationships on behalf of the institution, working in collaboration with TC’s institutional leaders, academic programs and centers, and leading a team of frontline fundraisers, working in major gifts, leadership giving, planned giving and corporate and foundation relations.

Prior to joining TC, Jennifer spent more than thirteen years at Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science, where she most recently served as Senior Director of Development Operations and Alumni Engagement overseeing a comprehensive portfolio of strategic functions, including raising major gifts; donor relations; industry partnerships; development operations; and alumni relations for a network of more than 50,000 individuals. Jennifer is known for fostering excellence, mentorship, and a collaborative culture. She brings a data-driven and process-oriented approach to her work.

Jennifer holds an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School and a B.A. from Barnard College. She is an active volunteer in the Barnard College Alumnae Association and the Tuckahoe Union Free School District, where she supports PTA and SEPTA initiatives.

Virtual Career Fair (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 14:00:00 GMT

WID Virtual Career Fair

Join WID to learn about exciting opportunities in the Development field. Attendees will be able to connect and network with recruiters and hiring managers.

Thursday, December 10, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

FREE for WID Member | $25 for Non-Members

Attendee Registration Closes on December 9th at 2:00 p.m.

A Zoom link will be sent one day prior to the event.

LOOKING FOR A JOB?

Join us at WID's Virtual Career Fair to learn about opportunities listed in WID’s exclusive Job Bank. Register Today to chat with the individuals who are filling those positions.

LOOKING TO FILL A POSITION?

List your position in the Job Bank and share information about your organization and the open position with the WID audience. Then, host a Zoom room to speak directly with potential candidates about the position. Please complete the Site Registration Form by December 3rd to be featured at the career fair.

Participation as a site requires that at least one showcased position be posted on the WID Job Bank. To list your position, please click here.

"Save the Date" Women of Achievement (13 May 2027)

Thu, 13 May 2027 04:00:00 GMT

Celebrating Leadership, Generosity and Impact

Join fellow fundraising professionals and philanthropists for an inspiring evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and connection as we celebrate three remarkable individuals advancing philanthropy and strengthening our profession