Laura O’Rourke received her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Boston University and her Master’s in Social Work from University of New Hampshire. She has 25+ years of experience working in the nonprofit sector, engaging in all aspects of fundraising. In addition to her nonprofit consulting services, she has served on Development and Advancement teams in several capacities, including Director of Development and Director of Foundation & Corporate Engagement. 

 

​Laura weaves together her academic, personal, and professional experiences to connect nonprofits to resources. She brings these skills to foundations, assisting with charitable giving, and aligning them with nonprofits that share similar missions. Laura is a fierce advocate for disadvantaged populations, in particular individuals with disabilities and those struggling with substance use and mental health-related disorders. Other areas of interest include family support, child development, senior needs, health-related issues, education, and accessibility to housing and food. It is her passion that underlies a commitment to support foundations' philanthropic activities and nonprofits' growth by helping to build organizational infrastructure and develop and implement comprehensive friendraising and fundraising plans that will increase their capacity to serve vulnerable populations.