Courtney Labetti, Msm, Cfre, Cap®
About Courtney Labetti, Msm, Cfre, Cap®
Courtney Labetti is a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising with expertise in donor relations and major gift fundraising. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Butler University and is pursuing a Master of Science in Marketing at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Work at CCS Fundraising
Courtney Labetti serves as a Senior Director at CCS Fundraising, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she focuses on capital campaign fundraising and donor relations. Her responsibilities include managing client relationships and overseeing fundraising strategies to enhance donor engagement and support for various initiatives. With her extensive background in fundraising, she contributes to the organization's mission of helping clients achieve their philanthropic goals.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Labetti holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Strategic Communications with a minor in Media, Rhetoric, and Culture from Butler University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science (MS) in Marketing at the University of Illinois at Chicago, expected to be completed in 2023. Additionally, she has obtained the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation in May 2022 and the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) certificate in June 2019. Her expertise includes donor relations, capital campaign fundraising, and major gift fundraising.
Background in Donor Relations
Courtney Labetti has a solid background in donor relations, having held various roles in the field. She worked as the Associate Director of Donor Relations at the University of Illinois at Chicago from 2015 to 2018 and as the Assistant Director of Donor Relations at Lake Forest College from 2014 to 2015. These positions allowed her to develop skills in brand management, corporate and foundation relations, and event planning, further enhancing her capabilities in fundraising.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at CCS Fundraising, Courtney Labetti held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Development Manager at Spark Program from 2018 to 2019 and participated in the Campaign & Development for Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler University from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, her early experience includes an internship in music promotion at Jeff McClusky & Associates in 2009. Each of these roles has equipped her with diverse skills applicable to her current work in fundraising.
Professional Certifications and Strengths
Courtney Labetti has achieved several professional certifications that underscore her commitment to the field of fundraising. She earned the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation in June 2019 and the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation in May 2022. Her identified Gallup Strengths include Achiever, Consistency, Discipline, Includer, and Maximizer, which reflect her approach to her work and her ability to drive results in fundraising initiatives.