Laurie Dowd

As Director of Growth at Omni Institute, Laurie leads donor strategy and philanthropic partnerships following Omni’s acquisition of CiviCO. She works across teams to align programs, partnerships, and engagement opportunities that strengthen support for civic leadership and expand the organization’s impact across Colorado.

Laurie brings a strategic and integrative approach to growth, helping organizations translate mission into clear structures for partnership, investment, and execution. Her work focuses on building strong relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners while shaping pathways for meaningful engagement in Colorado’s civic future.

Prior to joining Omni, Laurie served as Chief Operating Officer at CiviCO, where she led organizational strategy, operations, and systems supporting statewide civic leadership programs. During her tenure, she strengthened governance and financial planning processes and developed the organization’s first comprehensive donor strategy.Her background spans growth strategy, marketing, operations, and international business, with leadership roles at Arena Labs, DaVita Kidney Care, Long View Systems, and Nordstrom.Outside of her professional work, Laurie enjoys writing and creative work and spends time exploring practices that support embodied wellbeing. She lives in Colorado with her two daughters.

Laurie holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Apparel Merchandising, and Journalism and completed Fashion Journalism studies at American Intercontinental University in London.