Lauren Slade
About Lauren Slade
Lauren Slade serves as the Grants and Foundations Manager at Resource Center, where she has raised approximately $5 million in grant funding since 2018. With a background in development and public relations, she has successfully secured significant funding, including a $750,000 award from FHLB Dallas.
Work at Resource Center
Lauren Slade has served as the Grants and Foundations Manager at Resource Center since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing and cultivating relationships with 50-75 donors throughout the fiscal year. Slade has successfully raised approximately $5 million in grant funding since she began her position. Her efforts include finalizing a narrative for FHLB Dallas, which resulted in a $750,000 award. Additionally, she has raised approximately $2.2 million in grants from private and public foundations and corporate organizations since December 2018.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Lauren Slade held several positions that contributed to her expertise in grant management and fundraising. She worked as a Bookkeeper at Akola Project from 2015 to 2016 in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. Following that, she served as a Development & PR Associate at Nexus Recovery Center from 2016 to 2017. In 2018, she briefly worked as an Account Manager at Nexplore Educational Enrichments. Additionally, she gained experience as a Docent at the International Museum of Cultures from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Lauren Slade earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from the University of North Texas, completing her studies from 2010 to 2015. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in grant management and fundraising. Slade's expertise is demonstrated through her successful compilation of a Ryan White CARES Act federal grant for HIV/AIDS programs, which secured $2.3 million in funding.
Achievements in Grant Funding
Throughout her career, Lauren Slade has achieved significant success in securing grant funding. Since starting her role at Resource Center in December 2018, she has raised approximately $5 million in grant funding. This includes her work on the Ryan White CARES Act federal grant, which resulted in $2.3 million for HIV/AIDS programs. Slade's ability to finalize narratives and cultivate donor relationships has been instrumental in her fundraising achievements.