The Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL (CAC) welcomes Kaleigh Lawrence as its Chief Development Officer. In this role, Lawrence will spearhead fundraising efforts and nurture relationships to advance the center’s mission of protecting and advocating for children. She will use her experience to build and enhance community relationships, expand on internal and external collaborations, and effectively coach volunteer committees and sponsors.
Lawrence is a distinguished development professional with over 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector. Prior to joining the CAC, she served as Partnership Coordinator for the FutureMakers Coalition, where she coordinated efforts to enhance resources for education partners. She also held the position of Resource Development Coordinator at the School District of Lee County, where she engaged stakeholders and promoted strategic initiatives to support the district’s mission and vision. She has a proven track record in securing major gifts, fostering donor relationships, and executing successful fundraising campaigns.
“Her mission-driven approach, combined with her strong fundraising skills and ability to cultivate partnerships, will be invaluable in her new leadership role at the Children’s Advocacy Center,” says Alicia Shannon, CEO for the Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL. “We are thrilled to have her on the team and know she will help the agency grow and enhance its services.”
More about the Children’s Advocacy Center
Founded in 1981, the mission of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida (CAC) is to provide a coordinated response to child victims of abuse and neglect; and improve the lives of at-risk children and their families through prevention services. At CAC, we assess and treat children believed to have been physically or sexually abused or to be at-risk of such abuse and provide a safe place for them to come and be heard. We offer abuse determination services as well as therapeutic counseling, pet therapy, parenting education and prevention programs in Lee, Hendry, Glades, and Charlotte Counties. We are one of the largest children’s advocacy centers in the state of Florida and the only one in the four-county area. CAC is accredited by the National Children’s Alliance. Visit us at www.cac-swfl.org for more information or to find out how to make a donation!
