Organization: Assistant Vice President, Development

Degree(s): Loyola University New Orleans

Education: BA Journalism, University of Houston MS Communications/Public Relations, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Certification(s): CFRE

Lisa M. Chmiola, M.S., CFRE, CSPG, has 23 years’ experience in philanthropic development. Currently the Assistant Vice President of Development for Loyola University New Orleans, she has served in major gifts and gift planning roles in education (public and private) and religious institutions, following initial career experience in event-based philanthropy. She also serves as the Chief Fablanthropist for Fablanthropy (the intersection of fabulous and philanthropy), working with nonprofit organizations and fundraising professionals providing consulting, training, and coaching services, particularly on legacy giving strategies. An AFP Certified Facilitator since 2014 and TEDx speaker, Lisa has presented at six AFP International Conferences (including as a 2025 Closing Keynote), and a variety of AFP and other industry association regional conferences, chapter meetings, and webinars. Lisa is an active volunteer, serving as Vice Chair of External Relations on the AFP Global Board, as a past National Association of Charitable Gift Planners board member (and past president of the Houston chapter), as a Junior League sustainer, and is a graduate of Leadership Houston. Additionally, she has co-authored several pieces for AFP’s Advancing Philanthropy magazine.