Stacy Mara
Senior Consultant
“As a participant in the Management of Frontline Fundraising and Discipline of Frontline Fundraising programs, I experienced the power of Plus Delta in action on the teams I led as well as in my own fundraising. I find great joy in mentoring and coaching others to benefit from this proven process.”
As a Senior Consultant with Plus Delta Partners, Stacy brings more than 27 years of fundraising experience to Plus Delta along with a passion for helping others become more successful fundraisers impacting the missions they serve.
Prior to Plus Delta, Stacy spent 21 years at Lawrence University where she held various roles from assistant director of donor engagement to director of annual giving, director of development and finally as associate vice president for development for nine years. During her time at Lawrence, Stacy led the annual giving, major and planned giving, donor engagement, corporate and foundation relations, prospect research and operations teams. She also helped lead the university’s most recent $232.6M campaign.
In addition to her roles in higher education, Stacy served as executive director of a local United Way and fund development director for a regional Girl Scout Council.
Stacy holds a Bachelor of Arts in broadcast journalism and psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She and her husband live in Wisconsin, where she loves reading, walking with their dog, spending time by water, and hanging out with their two adult sons whenever possible.