New Chief Advancement Officer brings 20-plus years of experience

In an exciting internal leadership move, Joy Giovanani has been promoted to LCSNW Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) and is also joining the organization’s Executive Team.

Joy came to LCSNW two years ago as Strategic Advancement Director. She helped transform the agency’s use of data for fundraising and donor relations, led advancement managers and specialists to set and exceed ambitious goals, and expanded LCSNW’s partnerships across multiple sectors, according to CEO David Duea.

“We are excited to welcome Joy into this role,” David said, “and to further leverage her fundraising expertise, strategic partnership experience, and collaborative, systems-oriented leadership as we continue to grow in scale, complexity, and impact.”

Joy said she looks forward to helping optimize LCSNW’s durability, reliability and other strengths.

“LCSNW stands out as steady, values-driven, and adaptive in a time of rapid change,” Joy said. “Donors are looking for organizations that are not just responding to immediate needs but also building systems and partnerships that will last — and that is where LCSNW truly shines.”

Joy will build on the stability and momentum created by Jaimie Fournier, who resigned from the CAO role in December. Jaimie is now the Managing Director of The Lutheran Collaborative.

“I’ve learned that the strength of LCSNW truly lies in its people and relationships,” Joy said. “Working closely with teams across districts and departments over the past two years has been both humbling and energizing.  I’ve been grateful for the opportunity to listen, learn from local leaders, and build partnerships rooted in trust.”

Joy has more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and mission-driven impact across nonprofit and educational settings. A resident of Gig Harbor, Washington, she enjoys exploring Northwest trails with her family and sitting in a cozy chair by the fire, listening to a book while the latest fiber arts project takes shape.

What’s most meaningful to her about working at LCSNW? Joy said it’s the life-changing impact of programs such as our Relief Nurseries in Oregon, which improve the trajectory of children and families through early intervention.

“What I’d like to amplify is how innovative this organization is while staying deeply rooted in serving local communities,” Joy said. “Our story is not just about helping people today but about designing solutions that will serve communities well into the future.”