Meet our Team
Our rich experience and diverse backgrounds within the nonprofit sector allow us to uncover your organization’s areas of weakness, enhance your strengths, and identify critical opportunities for greater efficiency. As a team, we've worked with 100+ nonprofits and have 122+ years of combined experience. We have worked with nonprofit organizations in more than 30 countries and virtually every state in the U.S.
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Laurie Gift Harris
Founder & Director of Generosity
Laurie is the Founder and Director of Generosity of Gift Nonprofit Strategies. She specializes in strategic planning, fundraising, board development, marketing, grant writing and executive coaching. With over 30 years in the nonprofit sector as a Philanthropy Professional, Laurie brings a wealth of knowledge, wisdom and hands-on experience.
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Gunnar Simonsen
Business Strategist
Gunnar comes to us with twenty-five years of both leading and consulting businesses and nonprofits. He has worked with leaders and organizations throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North America. Gunnar specializes in business strategy, leadership development, communications, and building team culture. With his unique experience, Gunnar brings a heart for people and to see their mission come into full fruition.
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Jenna Viles
Partner Relations & Communication Director
Jenna has several years of experience working with multiple nonprofits, developing and planning their social media and technology strategy and implementation. With a background in marketing, communication and graphic design, she brings a broad knowledge base to the Gift Nonprofit Team.
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Lauri Puttman
Research Analyst
Lauri specializes in grant research, organizational details, and running the numbers. With 20 years of experience in nonprofit schools, she brings the expertise of a math teacher and department head, Dean of Students, and Athletic Director.
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Caity Budelman
Graphic Designer
Caity is a passionate and creative entrepreneur who works in visual communications as a graphic designer and social media manager. After pursuing graphic work, running multiple social accounts, and helping small businesses, she can be found wandering galleries for inspiration.
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Theresa Brock
Communications Specialist/Grant Writing
Theresa specializes in general writing and editing, grant writing, social media, and communications. She has a knowledge base that covers multiple fields of study, spanning from theology and global studies to nursing. A lifelong learner, Theresa is constantly reading, studying, and enlarging her understanding of many different topics, both for curiosity's sake and to better serve her clients. When she's not working for Gift NPS, Theresa spends most of her time writing and editing for various ministries and nonprofits.
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Brian Brose
Photographer / Videographer
Brian focuses on Photojournalism/ Humanitarian side of photography. His background is in the TV/Film industry and Media Relations.
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Katy Hunter
Project Manager
Katy has several years of nonprofit experience including fundraising, event planning, social media management and community outreach. Her creative approach brings a broad range of communication and organizational skills to her project management work.