Development & Growth Advisor –
Annalisa is a strategist, fundraiser, connector, and organizational leader with nearly three decades of experience spanning higher education, philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, and law. As Founder and Principal Consultant of Connection Collaborative, she helps organizations connect mission and vision to the relationships, strategies, and operational practices required to bring big ideas to life. Her fundraising leadership has included work with organizations ranging from small liberal arts institutions to the nation’s largest online university. As Development & Growth Advisor to Living Room Conversations, Annalisa provides strategic counsel on fundraising strategy, institutional philanthropy, donor and partner relationships, and the development of a compelling national case for support.
Living Room Conversations 