Taylor University Chapel

Heather Larson, Board of Trustees, Taylor University, Founder, LiveGive, Algonquin, IL

Heather is the founder and principal advisor for LiveGive, a philanthropy and leadership advisory firm. She serves clients who want to give money away generously and strategically, including high net-worth families and large, publicly-traded companies. She also serves as a leadership coach for CEO’s and boards. Heather’s expertise in executive leadership and strategic philanthropy comes from more than 25 years of non-profit experience, including her work for the American Red Cross and Willow Creek Community Church. As an executive, Heather was responsible for a $77M annual budget and led 350 employees. She oversaw strategic partnerships with over 150 non-profit organizations around the world, launched Celebration of Hope, managed the distribution of approx. $50 million in grants, and led a $10 million Care Center project. 

Heather’s leadership, vision, and strategy has always been about investing in great people around significant causes. Whether partnering with a local entrepreneur in Guatemala, brainstorming with a community leader in a hut in Malawi, or problem-solving with a business owner in Chicago, Heather loves encouraging possibilities and seeing people live out their God-given potential.

Heather is an alumnus of Taylor University – where she served as student body president, and she is an alumnus of Kellogg School of Business. She serves as a board member of Taylor University, Clearwater Capital Partners and Development Associates International. Heather’s favorite moments are spent hanging out with her husband, Dan, and their two daughters, Teagan and Avery. 

New home town is Algonquin, IL

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

1. How do you need to trust God’s purpose and plan for your life?
2. Where do you need to let go and allow God to carry you?
3. What are practical ways you can trust God with your next steps through these 19 last days?