Strengthening Nonprofits for Lasting Success
Our Team
Lauria O'Connell
Lauria is a seasoned marketing and events professional with over 10 years of experience.
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She has a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing campaigns, signature events, and fundraising campaigns for a variety of clients across different industries.
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Lauria is passionate about helping non-profits grow and achieve goals through strategic marketing and fundraising initiatives.
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She is a creative thinker, a problem solver, and a team plyer who always goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional service.
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She lives in Camden with her husband, two children and dog, Rio.
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Lauria enjoys playing golf and supporting her kids in their college sports endeavors.
Lauria specializes in:
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Signature Event Planning
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Donor Pipeline Management
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Board Composition and Development
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Marketing Planning
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Fundraising Campaigns
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Volunteer Engagement
Shelly Butler, MBA
Shelly is a highly resourceful professional with an engaging and optimistic personality.
With over 25 years of senior management experience, Shelly brings entrepreneurial passion and drive to her consultancy, specializing in organizational development. She is laser-focused on mission, organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and long-term financial sustainability.​
A proven change agent, Shelly has solid business acumen and effectively communicates the organization’s vision to boards, staff members, and diverse stakeholders.
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Shelly received her Bachelor of Music Education from Georgia State University, a certificate for Executive Fundraising from the Indiana University Lily School of Fundraising, and holds a Master of Business Administration, Finance Concentration from Benedictine University.
She and her partner live in Camden with their two dogs, Maddux & Eliot, and four cats, Pete, Poo, Booty & Sarge.
She enjoys volunteering in the community, playing golf, is an avid fisher(wo)man, and kayaker, and tries to take advantage of everything that Maine has to offer all year long,
Community Involvement:
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President, West Bay Rotary Club and
volunteering at various organizations
Shelly specializes in:​
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Strategic Planning and Development
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Board Development and Governance
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Executive Transition
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Executive Coaching
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Change Management
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Crisis & Turn - Around Management
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Organizational Development
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Major Gift Fundraising
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Financial Planning for long team sustainability
Jan Abendroth
Jan is an accomplished leader and small business owner with a proven ability to deliver innovative solutions that fully support growth objectives.
Goal oriented and results driven; achieved success in account management, customer service, developing and implementing training programs, and maintaining an enthusiastic and productive staff.
Personal performance recognized for reliability, attention to detail, adherence to standards, exceptional customer service and philanthropic support.
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Jan lives in Rockport with her husband and her dog, Annie Rose.
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Jan enjoys cooking, entertaining friends, playing golf, & traveling.
Community Involvement:
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100 + Women Who Care, One Community, Many Voices,
Maine Lobster Festival.
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Jan specializes in:​
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Event Planning & Logistics
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Creative Promotional Development
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Staff Training/Team Building
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Back Office Efficiency
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Payroll
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AR/ AP
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Quick Books