Lauralee Petritz brings over 15 years of grassroots community fundraising experience, specializing in hands-on, relationship-centered work with nonprofits and neighborhood-based organizations. Originally from Northern Michigan and now rooted in Asheville, North Carolina, she has helped raise more than $1 million through grant writing, donor engagement, and community fundraising strategies that strengthen programs and deepen impact.
With a B.S. in Health & Wellness Promotion, a massage therapy license, and ongoing professional development through Nonprofit Pathways, Lauralee blends heart, strategy, and action. Her approach centers on authentic connection, collaborative planning, and translating organizational vision into results. She has supported youth programs, legacy neighborhoods, faith-based organizations, and community-led initiatives, always with a focus on empowerment, equity, and long-term sustainability.
Event Planning
Sophie Dixon
Event Planning - Planned 2023, 2024 and 2025 SCA Historic Week and Gala
Sophie Dixon
Shiloh Community Association President
828-274-1117
[email protected]
Planned the Shiloh Community Association Historic Week and Gala (2023, 2024, 2025), Planned MLK Workdays in the Shiloh community, Hosted volunteer workdays with academic partners in the Shiloh Garden
Event Planning
Micheal Smith
Event Planning & Coordination - Planned benefit art Show for Hurricane Recovery
Micheal Smith
CEO Manifest Color
828-337-2735
[email protected]
Planned a benefit art show for hurricane recovery, Planned and executed a three-day art show with 12 vendors at Hatch Works event space, Long-term professional collaborator for more than 35 years, including prior business partnership, Can speak directly to Lauralee’s event planning, organizational, and coordination abilities
Grant Management
Norma Baynes
Grant Management - Provided comprehensive grant writing and management for the Shiloh Community Association
Norma Baynes
SCA Liasion
828-277-9654
[email protected]
Provided comprehensive grant management for the Shiloh Community Association with Board of Directors approval, Responsibilities included proposal development, award administration, compliance tracking, reporting, and maintaining accurate documentation throughout each funding cycle
Grant Management
Gardener Singeleton
Grant Management - Developed, administered, and reported on grants
Gardener Singelton
SCA Garden Steward
931-743-0503
[email protected]
Developed, administered, and reported on grants (with Board of Directors approval) supporting programming, infrastructure improvements, materials acquisition, and project fulfillment, Work included Shiloh Garden initiatives and youth-focused programming, Skilled in compliance management, documentation, and tracking deliverables
Organizational Development/Change
Pastor Spencer Hardaway
Organizational Development - Consulting
Pastor Spencer Hardaway
Pastor of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Executive Director of Project Lighten UP
828-337-8090
[email protected]
Partnered with Pastor Hardaway of Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church and Project Lighten Up to support youth programming, organize community events, manage donor/vendor outreach, and assist with long-term planning, including early conversations with professionals on parsonage and church renovations.
Organizational Development/Change
Kevin Conley
Organizational Development - Strategic Planning
Kevin Conley
SCA Lead Maintenance person for Garden and Shiloh House
828-279-4577
[email protected]
Collaborated on strategic and infrastructure planning for the Shiloh Community Association, Co-wrote the Ramble Grant and coordinated materials for the Shiloh Garden and Shiloh House, Leveraged Lauralee’s construction background to research and acquire professional-grade tools suited to long-term maintenance needs, including a grass burner for grounds improvement, Consulted on sustainability of maintenance work, projected grant-supported future work, supported youth involvement, and co-designed and installed the fence line and Shiloh Legacy Art Trail
Western North Carolina Nonprofit Pathways
P.O. Box 7667
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: 828-242-9028
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