Chelsea Laxer (O'neil)
About Chelsea Laxer (O'neil)
Chelsea Laxer (O'neil) is a Prospect Management Analyst at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in research and analytics, with experience at various organizations including Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Work at University of Colorado
Chelsea Laxer has been serving as a Prospect Management Analyst at the University of Colorado since 2018. In this role, she focuses on analyzing and managing prospect data to support fundraising efforts. Her work involves identifying potential donors and providing insights that enhance the university's development strategies. Over her tenure, she has contributed to the university's initiatives aimed at increasing donor engagement and optimizing fundraising outcomes.
Previous Experience in Nonprofit Sector
Before her current position, Chelsea Laxer volunteered at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes roles as a Research Analyst at Dana Farber Cancer Institute and The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. She worked at Dana Farber from 2014 to 2015, focusing on prospect identification and analytics. At The University of Connecticut Foundation, she held two positions: Prospect & Biographical Data Coordinator from 2010 to 2011 and Research Analyst from 2011 to 2013.
Educational Background
Chelsea Laxer earned her Master of Science in Nonprofit Management with a concentration in Leadership from Northeastern University, studying from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Connecticut, where she studied from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background supports her expertise in nonprofit management and research analytics.
Career Development in Research and Analytics
Chelsea Laxer has developed a strong foundation in research and analytics throughout her career. She worked as a Development Prospect Identification Analyst at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from 2015 to 2016, where she focused on identifying potential donors. Her analytical skills were further honed during her tenure as a Research Analyst at both Dana Farber Cancer Institute and The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc.