Laurel McCombs brings over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector and a passion for the role philanthropy can play in changing the world to her work as a consultant, partner, and trainer. Laurel works closely with clients on a variety of topics, including strategic planning, donor management, board development and more. She has delivered well-received sessions at the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference, CASE-NAIS, the Nonprofit Association of Oregon, and several local development professional associations. Prior to joining The Osborne Group, she worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America where she coordinated capacity-building support to agencies across the country.  Laurel has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and lives in Portland, OR.