Eyes Wide Open to Opportunity: Learn from a 40 Year Career in Philanthropy with Lisa Lager

May 12, 2025   |   Season: 3 Episode: 11   |   Transcript

Lisa Lager

Lisa is the Founder and President of Lisa Lager Consulting. She is a nationally recognized philanthropy expert, consultant, advisor, speaker and coach who has built successful planned giving, legacy and endowment programs at some of the country’s largest healthcare and educational nonprofits. She has 40 years of fundraising experience, with expertise in planned giving and designing transformational, multimillion dollar gifts through after-lifetime giving and non-cash assets.

Show Notes

Lisa Lager is a nationally recognized philanthropy expert, all-around fundraising guru, and mentor to host, Katie Pooser. In this inspiring episode, Lisa shares why she prioritizes mentoring, lessons learned along a robust four-decade career journey, and provides invaluable advice for navigating job interviews and offers with confidence. Listen in as Lisa shares:

See Beyond the Sparkle: Learn why it’s crucial to approach new opportunities with open eyes, ditching those rose-colored glasses to truly assess if an organization is the right fit for you.

🤝 Mentorship Magic: Discover the profound impact of mentorship and hear firsthand how Lisa has guided countless professionals toward fulfilling careers.

🧐 Interview Intelligence: Unlock the secret to using the interview process to gather essential information, empowering you to make informed decisions when you land an offer.

🌟 Crafting Your Legacy: Be inspired by Lisa’s journey in helping donors create meaningful legacies and how her own career has become a powerful reflection of her values.

Tune in for a dose of career wisdom that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to make a real difference!

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