Laurie Heller and Associates Information

Laurie Heller and Associates (LHA) is a unique company with a distinctive approach to philanthropy. Laurie, founder and CEO, approaches philanthropic giving through the lens of Tikun Olam (healing the world). She believes in developing relationships between funders and agencies based on sound fiscal policy, mutual respect, transparency and teamwork. Laurie has over 25 years of professional experience in communal planning and allocations, agency strategic planning, program development, budgeting, group work, community organization, management consulting and fundraising both in New York and Israel. She has directed the planning process for 29 Jewish Community Centers in New York with allocations of over $250,000,000 to the centers and to other Jewish educational agencies in New York. She also directed the planning and allocations of $125,000,000 to projects in Israel. Together, Laurie and her associates help clients define their objectives, reach their goals and maximize their potential. LHA has a 360 degree vantage point because we work with both non-profit agencies and foundations. We help the non-profits raise funds, plan and implement capital campaigns and create new fundraising initiatives. Laurie opens doors to foundations and helps non-profits identify their own connections to individuals that may be interested in funding their organization. The company's approach to grant writing uses a funder's perspective to write applications and report on funded projects. LHA's partnership with philanthropic foundations includes assessing needs in Israel, effective program development, alignment of organizational strategies and evaluating impact to strengthen grant making. Laurie Heller and Associates turns the seeds of opportunity into the blossoms of tomorrow.