Kay Partney Lautman, 1937-2012

Colleagues took to social media to announce Kay's passing and offer condolences. Among the responses:

‏@catenalink
Rest in peace, Kay Lautman. You were a true leader and inspiration to all of us

‏@DMANF
We lost Kay Lautman of Lautman Maska Neill & Company yesterday, a pioneer in our industry & a friend to many.

@mkdm
Extremely sad news. Kay Lautman pioneered dm #fundraising & taught generations how to tell stories to inspire giving

@impactkathy
RIP Kay Partney Lautman -- a Dear Friend to so many in fundraising & whose shoulders we all stand on today.

Ellen Cobb Church
The nonprofit community lost a wonderful champion and friend. When you visit many of beautiful museums and memorials in our lovely city please say a thank you for Kay — her leadership and commitment brought many of them from a dream into places we all love and cherish.