Lisa M. Chmiola

Lisa M. Chmiola is the Assistant Vice President for Development at Loyola University New Orleans, with a 20-year career in philanthropy and fundraising leadership. She previously held roles at institutions including Tulane University, University of Houston, and the Catholic Community Foundation of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, and has served as an adjunct instructor at McNeese State University, Rice University, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Education:

• BA in Journalism, University of Houston
• MS in Communications and Public Relations, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lisa specializes in nonprofit management, development strategy, and planned giving. She founded Fablanthropy in 2020 to mentor fundraising professionals globally. Her work emphasizes philanthropic impact and donor engagement.

Awards & Certifications:

• Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
• Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG)