LAURIE HAGGERTY TAYLOR

Development Manager, Carousel Child Advocacy Center

Describe your role.

“Member of the management team of the region’s only Child Advocacy Center. Responsible for creating and managing an omnichannel program focused on increasing annual giving revenue, deepening donor engagement, and broadening the base of support.”

What are some of the impacts you’ve made locally?

“Founding member in 2011 of the Women’s Impact Network; founding member and first chair of the Association of Fundraiser Professionals in 2007. Increased revenue for Carousel Child Advocacy Center 50 percent. Raised over $38 million for Lower Cape Fear Hospice, completing four capital campaigns. Proud to have launched and mentored the careers of many successful fundraisers in our community. Member and newsletter editor for the Cape Fear Garden Club. For over eleven years, served as a board member of the New Hanover Community Foundation. Member of Rotary Club of Wilmington for over eight years.”

What’s a future goal?

“Planning and mentoring for continued growth of revenue to further the mission of the Carousel Center. Explore hobbies for personal growth. Traveling to new and exciting places.”