Lisa M. Dietlin

Lisa M. Dietlin is a nationally recognized speaker and published author in the nonprofit industry. She is President and CEO of Lisa M. Dietlin and Associates.
Early life
Lisa M. Dietlin was born in Michigan and graduated from Alpena High School.
Education
Lisa Dietlin earned her Associate of Arts degree from Alpena Community College in 1983. In 1985, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in the public administration program at Michigan State University. Lisa holds a Master's Degree in Philanthropy and Development from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
Professional career
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Lisa Dietlin has been active in the fundraising arena since 1982. She began her career as a Legislative Services Specialist for the State Senate in Lansing, Michigan. In 1991, she became the Associate Director of Corporate Relations at Michigan Technological University (MTU). In 1993, she became the Director of Major Gifts and three years later she was the Senior Advancement Director of the Colleges of Sciences and Arts at MTU. Lisa then moved to Chicago in 1998 as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Cygany, Inc. Less than a year later, she began serving as the Assistant Dean of Development for the College of Business Administration at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC).
From 2003-2007, Lisa was an adjunct faculty member at North Park University, Chicago, Illinois, in its nonprofit management degree and certificate programs. She created and taught the course "Capital Campaigns for Nonprofit Organizations" and also taught "Annual and Major Gifts Fundraising."
In 2000, Lisa founded Lisa M. Dietlin and Associates, based in Chicago, to assist entrepreneurial individuals and nonprofit organizations in developing transformational philanthropic strategies.
In August 2009, Lisa published her first book, Transformational Philanthropy: Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits, a guide for both nonprofit leaders and entrepreneurs in developing a meaningful and effective way to work together in order to solve the challenges facing us in the 21st century.
Television and Radio Programs
In 2007, Lisa Dietlin was named Charity Contributor to CBS 2 Chicago. This was a bi-monthly segment where Dietlin shared information and ideas regarding how everyone can be involved in charitable work.
She has also been featured on Oprah & Friends Radio as well as WCIU in Chicago, Marketwatch, FOX News and National Public Radio.
**Smart Women Talk Radio with Katana Abbot and Jill Jordan- Transformational Philanthropy: Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits, Contact Talk Radio, Seattle, WA (December 15, 2009)
**Better TV: Focus - Philanthropy and Entrepreneurs, Better TV National Affiliates (November 16, 2009)
**CBS 2 Chicago: Interview with Vince Gerasole - Charities Turning To Social Media for Donations, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (October 29, 2009)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - Autism Awareness Month, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (April 19, 2009)
**Better TV: Focus - Careers in Nonprofit, Better TV National Affiliates (April 6, 2009)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (April 5, 2009)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - Diabetes Awareness, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (March 22, 2009)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - Girl Scouts Anniversary, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (March 8, 2009)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - Heart Disease Awareness, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (February 22, 2009)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - Black History Month, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (February 8, 2009)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - National Mentoring Month, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (January 25, 2009)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - Job Hunting at Non-Profits, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (January 11, 2009)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - Year-End Giving with Lisa Dietlin, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (December 14, 2008)
**Oprah & Friends: Interview with Jean Chatzky - Ways We Can Give to Charities in this Tough Economy, XM Satellite Radio 156 (December 5, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - Shopping and Giving with Lisa Dietlin,
**CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (November 30, 2008)
**KSFR Santa Fe Public Radio: Interview with Bill Dupuy - How Nonprofits Raise Money During Tough Economic Times, Santa Fe, NM (November 19, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - National Philanthropy Day with Lisa Dietlin, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (November 16, 2008)
**KTVU FOX 2 - How to Help Nonprofits in Down Economy, KTVU FOX 2-TV Oakland, CA (November 13, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - American Diabetes Month with Lisa Dietlin, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (November 2, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Eye on Charity - Breast Cancer Awareness Organizations with Lisa Dietlin, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (October 19, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Seeking Help In Struggling Economy with Lisa Dietlin, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (October 5, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Hispanic Heritage Month with Lisa Dietlin, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (September 14, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Immunization Awareness Month, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (August 24, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - America Donates $306 Billion to Charities, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (August 10, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Charity Walks, Runs and Rides, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (July 27, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Voluntouring and Do-Good Vacations, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (July 13, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Easy Ways to Help Thank the Troops, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (June 29, 2008)
**Seeds for Success: Interview with Dr. George Watts and Carolyn Gable - Various Philanthropic Topics, WCPT 820 AM Radio (June 29, 2008)
**Better TV: Focus - Giving in Tough Economic Times, Better TV National Affiliates (June 27, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Actors Fund Provides Services to Entertainment Industry, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (June 15, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Going Green for Charity, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (June 1, 2008)
**Insights: Focus - Go Green in Philanthropy and How to be Charitable in Tough Economic Times, WBKB Channel 11 Alpena, MI (May 11, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Honoring Mom Through Charity for Mother’s Day, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (May 11, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - How to be Charitable in Tough Economic Times, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (April 13, 2008)
**Better TV: Focus -How to be Charitable in Tough Economic Times, Better TV National Affiliates (April 4, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Donate from Home or Work with Virtual Volunteering, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (March 9, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Getting Your Workplace Involved in Charity, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (February 10, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Clearing Up Misconceptions About Jobs in Charity, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (January 13, 2008)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Charitable Gift Catalogs, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (December 16, 2007)
**Oprah & Friends Radio: Interview with Jean Chatzky - Holiday Donations, XM Satellite Radio 156 (December 10, 2007)
**Better TV: Focus - Year-End Giving, Better TV National Affiliates,(December 10, 2007)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - How to Pick Your Holiday Charity Donations, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (December 2, 2007)
**Insights: Focus - Charitable Year-End Giving, WBKB Channel 11 Alpena, MI(November 23, 2007)
**CBS 2 Eye On Chicago with Antonio Mora: Focus - Advice for Holiday Giving, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (November 18, 2007)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Make Giving a Year Round Family Event, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (November 18, 2007)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Attending Charity Galas, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (November 4, 2007)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - La Salle Bank Chicago Marathon, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (October 7, 2007)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Making a Difference with Your Donations to Charity, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (September 2, 2007)
**Oprah & Friends: Interview with Jean Chatzky (Re-aired) - Giving to Charity, XM Satellite Radio 156 (August 17, 2007)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - You Can Serve as a Charity Board Member, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (August 5, 2007)
**Oprah & Friends: Interview with Jean Chatzky - Giving to Charity, XM Satellite Radio 156 (July 27, 2007)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Ensuring a Successful Volunteering Experience, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (July 1, 2007)
**CBS 2 Morning News: Focus - Charity Walks, Runs and Rides, CBS Channel 2 Chicago, IL (June 3, 2007)
**First Business Morning News: Feature - The Business of Charity, WCIU Channel 26 Chicago, IL (December 2006)
Awards
Lisa was awarded the Distinguished Graduate Award at Alpena Community College's 55th commencement ceremony in 2008.
Published Articles
**The Lumberjack Link, "Alumna Returns to ACC for Book Signing" (Winter 2010)
**The Major Gifts Report, “Nonprofits Should Focus on Individual Donor Prospects” (February 2010)
**The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “Donations to Haiti Will Not Harm Giving to Other Causes, Experts Say” (January 2010)
**The Major Gifts Report, “Keep Eye on Headlines, Community to Identify Entrepreneurs” (January 2010)
**The Major Gifts Report, “Locate and Attract Entrepreneurs to Your Organization” (December 2009)
**The Major Gifts Report, “How to Approach Entrepreneurs About Supporting Your Cause” (December 2009)
**The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “Why Fund Raisers Should Focus on Seeking Out Entrepreneurs” (September 2009)
**Alpena Community College Annual Report 2007-08, Recognition for 2008 Alpena Community College Foundation’s Distinguished Graduate Award
**Santa Fe New Mexican, “Economic Downturn has Nonprofits Preparing for Scary 2009” (December 14, 2008)
**The Major Gifts Report, “Cost of Raising a Capital Campaign Dollar” (December 2008)
**The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “Priorities for a New President” (November 2008)
**The Lumberjack Link, “How to be Charitable during Tough Economic Times” (Summer 2008)
**The LumberJack Link, “Lisa M. Dietlin Named Distinguished Graduate for 2008” (Summer 2008)
**North Park University’s School of Business and Nonprofit Management Newsletter, “Adjunct Faculty: Lisa Dietlin named CBS-Channel 2 ‘Charity Contributor’” (May, 2008)
**The Alpena News, “Dietlin Receives Distinguished Grad Award” (May, 2008)
**Chicago Nonprofit E-Newsletter, “CNP Hero Profile: Lisa M. Dietlin” (May, 2008)
**The Major Gifts Report, “Alter Cookie-Cutter Approach When Soliciting Entrepreneurs” (May 2008)
**The Major Gifts Report, “Skills to Form an Entrepreneurial Relationship” (May 2008)
**Successful Fund Raising, “Commit to Three Calls a Day” (February 2008)
**The Major Gifts Report, “Periodicals Serve as Great Resource for Potential Prospects” (February 2008)
**The Alpena News, “AHS Graduate Makes a Difference Through Philanthropy” (December 2007)
**The State News, “MSU alumna dedicates life to aiding others in giving, receiving charity” (October 2007)
**Advancing Philanthropy, “Another Walnut Plaque?” Creative Stewardship Ideas (January/February 2007)
**The Axelson Review, “The Win-Win Relationship” (December 2006)
**Successful Fundraising, “Encourage Board Giving” (October 2006)
**The Major Gifts Report, “Time Your Asks” (October 2006)
**The Chronicle of Philanthropy (August 2006)
**Bank of America Corporate Communications Newsletter, “Philanthropic Perspective: Tips for Servicing Wealthy Entrepreneurs” (April 2006)
**Successful Fund Raising, “’Free’ Event Helps Make New Friends, Generate New Gifts” (April 2006)
**Advancing Philanthropy, “Courting Wealthy Entrepreneurs” (November/December 2005)
**Courting the Wealthy: 101 Ways to Cultivate Major Gifts, “#39 Eight Ways to Attract Wealthy Entrepreneurs” (July 2005)
**The Major Gifts Report, Consultant Profile (June 2005)
**The Major Gifts Report, “Eight Ways to Attract Wealthy Entrepreneurs” (June 2005)
**Today’s Chicago Woman (January 2003)
**Entrepreneurs and Philanthropy: Giving patterns and trends at Michigan Technological University (July 1999)
**The Chronicle of Philanthropy (September 1999)
**The Chronicle of Higher Education (January 1999)

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