Kay Partney Lautman, 1937-2012

The staff of FundRaising Success extends its condolences and sends prayers and thoughts of comfort to the family, friends and associates of fundraising pioneer Kay Partney Lautman, founder of Lautman Maska Neill & Co., who passed away on Monday. She was 74.

Kay was a pioneer in the field of direct-response fundraising, garnering the respect and admiration of colleagues and clients alike, as well as many industry-related awards including being named one of FundRaising Success' Top Women in Fundraising in 2006.