Sean Gilbert

Director of Annual Giving
225-578-7022
sgilbert@lsufoundation.org

Sean Gilbert is responsible for all aspects of the LSU Foundation's centrally led annual giving efforts, including securing revenue by retaining, upgrading, and acquiring gifts, broadening the base of support, and pipeline development. He has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 10 years. He received a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Master of Arts in arts administration from the University of New Orleans.

MY LSU

Why did you choose to build a career with the LSU Foundation?
One of the great opportunities provided by the LSU Foundation, and specifically for annual giving, is to see donors begin to define their passions and what they choose to support.

What does a typical day look like for you?
On any given day, there is always a good mix of data analytics, toiling to build out the strategy for our next annual giving appeal, and work on any number of other MarCom-related projects.

Tell us about your favorite work win or moment when you truly felt the impact of your work.
Seeing donors consistently give year-over-year and grow out of annual giving into a mid-level portfolio is always gratifying.
 
Where is your favorite place on campus?
It's hard to pick just one, but the LSU Lakes; LSU Museum of Art; or the Burden Museum & Gardens are always worth a visit.