Lauren McPhail Director, Development ZERO Prostate Cancer As ZERO's Director of Development, Lauren McPhail embodies the perfect blend of strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and heartfelt dedication to the fight against prostate cancer. With a diverse background spanning multiple nonprofit sectors, Lauren brings a fresh perspective and innovative approach to fundraising and community engagement.In her role at ZERO, Lauren will focus on establishing and growing Major, Planned, Foundational, and Grant Giving programs. Her approach combines dynamic strategization, a confident presence, and data-driven decision-making to drive transformational revenue growth while building sustainable partnerships and maintaining a person-centered focus.Lauren comes to ZERO from NAMI Central Texas, where she served as the Vice President of Mission Advancement. Her impressive career also includes roles as Regional Director of Philanthropy at March of Dimes, Director of Development at AGE of Central Texas, Annual Giving Director at YMCA Austin Metro, and Senior City Coordinator at Greenpeace USA.A personal loss in Lauren's childhood sparked her dedication to ZERO's mission.The loss of her grandfather to prostate cancer when she was just eight years old has instilled in her a profound understanding of the urgent need for progress in this field. This experience shapes her approach at ZERO, where she combines empathy with innovation to drive meaningful change. With every initiative she leads, Lauren honors her grandfather's memory.A graduate of Southwestern University with a major in Economics and a minor in Studio Art, Lauren brings a unique blend of analytical thinking and creativity to her work. Outside of her professional life, Lauren is a woman of many talents and interests. She's a professional artist, ballerina, and poet. Her passion for learning extends to studying clinical psychology and she's known for her creative thinking and love of new challenges.Lauren's vibrant personality shines through in her hobbies and interests. She's a proud dog and cat mom, an activist, and even claims to have the best dad jokes. Her diverse background and interests contribute to her ability to connect with people from all walks of life and approach problems with innovative solutions.Based in Austin, TX, Lauren joins ZERO ready to apply her expertise, passion, and creativity to advance the organization's mission and make a lasting impact in the fight against prostate cancer.
As ZERO's Director of Development, Lauren McPhail embodies the perfect blend of strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and heartfelt dedication to the fight against prostate cancer. With a diverse background spanning multiple nonprofit sectors, Lauren brings a fresh perspective and innovative approach to fundraising and community engagement.In her role at ZERO, Lauren will focus on establishing and growing Major, Planned, Foundational, and Grant Giving programs. Her approach combines dynamic strategization, a confident presence, and data-driven decision-making to drive transformational revenue growth while building sustainable partnerships and maintaining a person-centered focus.Lauren comes to ZERO from NAMI Central Texas, where she served as the Vice President of Mission Advancement. Her impressive career also includes roles as Regional Director of Philanthropy at March of Dimes, Director of Development at AGE of Central Texas, Annual Giving Director at YMCA Austin Metro, and Senior City Coordinator at Greenpeace USA.A personal loss in Lauren's childhood sparked her dedication to ZERO's mission.The loss of her grandfather to prostate cancer when she was just eight years old has instilled in her a profound understanding of the urgent need for progress in this field. This experience shapes her approach at ZERO, where she combines empathy with innovation to drive meaningful change. With every initiative she leads, Lauren honors her grandfather's memory.A graduate of Southwestern University with a major in Economics and a minor in Studio Art, Lauren brings a unique blend of analytical thinking and creativity to her work. Outside of her professional life, Lauren is a woman of many talents and interests. She's a professional artist, ballerina, and poet. Her passion for learning extends to studying clinical psychology and she's known for her creative thinking and love of new challenges.Lauren's vibrant personality shines through in her hobbies and interests. She's a proud dog and cat mom, an activist, and even claims to have the best dad jokes. Her diverse background and interests contribute to her ability to connect with people from all walks of life and approach problems with innovative solutions.Based in Austin, TX, Lauren joins ZERO ready to apply her expertise, passion, and creativity to advance the organization's mission and make a lasting impact in the fight against prostate cancer.
