Allison Blomerth Lamm
About Allison Blomerth Lamm
Allison Blomerth Lamm serves as the Client Relations Director at CCS Fundraising, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in fundraising and development, having held various roles at organizations such as the Saint Francis Foundation and SFJAZZ.
Current Role at CCS Fundraising
Allison Blomerth Lamm serves as the Client Relations Director at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for onboarding and managing campaign planning studies and development assessments. She drafts work plans, timelines, and study interview tools, ensuring that projects are structured and organized. Additionally, she consults clients on fundraising best practices, current trends, and methodologies. Lamm prepares presentations for boards and study committees, and she composes and designs the preliminary case for support for clients.
Previous Experience at Saint Francis Foundation
Lamm worked at the Saint Francis Foundation in San Francisco from 2014 to 2019, where she held multiple roles. Initially, she served as a Development Officer for four years, followed by a position as Development & Communications Officer for eight months. In her final role at the foundation, she was the Director of Annual Fund and Communications from 2019 to 2021. Her work involved various aspects of fundraising and communication strategies.
Experience at SFJAZZ
At SFJAZZ, Lamm held several positions from 2011 to 2014. She began as a Donor Services Assistant for ten months, then transitioned to Donor Services Coordinator for eleven months. She also served as the Leaders Circle Manager for one year. In these roles, she focused on donor relations and support, contributing to the organization's fundraising efforts.
Educational Background
Lamm holds a Master of Arts degree in Exhibitions and Museums from the San Francisco Art Institute, where she studied from 2009 to 2011. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Fine Arts from Christopher Newport University, attending from 2004 to 2008. Her education has provided her with a strong foundation in communication and the arts.
Additional Professional Experience
In addition to her roles at CCS Fundraising and Saint Francis Foundation, Lamm has held various positions in the nonprofit sector. She worked as an Institutional Philanthropy Officer at Montage Health Foundation from 2017 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Development Intern at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and as a Writing Consultant at Christopher Newport University.