Kara has over 20 years of experience in non-profit leadership serving in fundraising and marketing executive roles. She has been responsible for strategic program development in major gifts, midlevel, and donor relations and has served as the CRM data management SME for numerous nonprofits. She has an undergraduate in Business Administration from Oregon State University and holds an MBA in Marketing from Georgia State University.

Monika has 20+ years of experience in non profit fundraising and IT consulting. She has been responsible for fund-raising, events, communications, volunteer and CRM operations. She has degrees in Industrial Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Monika lives in a farmhouse in the country.

For over 25 years, Amy has engaged in sales, client development and management for large multinational corporations as well as founding and growing several successful start ups. Her passion is fostering relationships, brand building and brand loyalty with an emphasis on client satisfaction, creativity, and collaboration.

Edie has 30 years of experience in the non-profit sector providing organizational leadership and building dynamic and sustainable development for mid and major donor programs – all while building a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization. Edie combines both the head and heart – extensive knowledge infused with energy and passion – to help non-profit organizations make a huge difference in the world.

With over 31 years of experience and expertise in the major donor fundraising arena Debi is well equipped to assist with strategies and techniques that will develop solid and fruitful major gift programs. Debi began her career as a Major Donor Officer and event planner. She then transitioned into a management position for a major non-profit where her responsibilities included the management of a team of 8 major gift officers and fundraising, cultivation and prospecting of major donors across the country, raising $25 million during her tenure.

With 32 years of experience in the non-profit sector, Diana has helped organizations meet strategic objectives through fund and product development, marketing, and operations management. She has worked on staff or as a consultant in a wide range of non-profits including print and media organizations, missions, higher education, health, crisis counseling, and churches.

Erica is a United States veteran with a combined 20 years of military and federal service working with both the Air Force and Army. She separated in 2015 as an Air Force Master Sergeant. Throughout her military career, she has worked in telecommunications and emergency management assisting military leaders in both day-to-day and deployment communications. During her military career she earned her degree in Information Systems.

Rebecca has spent her career focusing on developing and managing comprehensive marketing and fundraising programs. She has experience in direct response, mid-level, and major gifts fundraising, and has worked on both the agency-side and nonprofit-side of these programs. Rebecca has a passion for helping nonprofits, and the fundraisers who work at them, create the greatest impact possible in service of their mission.

Zack was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. He earned degrees in Economics and Management from the University of Mississippi and an MBA from the Aix-Marseille University located in Aix-en-Provence, France. Zack has worked in accounting and finance for nearly 15 years. He is a licensed CPA living in Asheville, NC with his wife and two young children.

Adrien Lynch has a background in copyediting, customer service, communications, and project management. She has worked with startups, software companies, and market research firms where she’s helped create new systems, enhance the customer experience, and develop marketing strategy. Adrien is also a Certified Scrum Master and is working toward a black belt in toddler conflict resolution.

Raised in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and often found rambling through Appalachia with a dog in tow, Caitlin began her career in customer service in 2010. With a strong background in retail management she has worked with companies across the country, focusing on communications and business acumen. A ceaseless desire to serve her community led to a love of volunteer work that has ranged from animal rescue, community advocacy, and even working to maintain trails within our national parks. In her spare time you will find her out in the wild with her pups Ziggy and Clementine.

Lisa has over 25 years of experience in non-profit leadership, serving as an executive, program director, and special event coordinator. She has been responsible for fund-raising, donor/constituent relations, marketing, and internal communications. She has a dual degree in Communications and Political Science from the University of Washington; and worked as a sports reporter and editor before entering the non-profit sector.

For more than 25 years, Jeff has been developing, planning and executing strategic fundraising and marketing programs. He’s served as Development Director at several nonprofits and was Senior Strategy Director at The Domain Group, where he helped to develop record-setting fundraising programs for the agency’s largest clients.

Renita Tyson’s background is filled with experience in numerous sectors. From Fortune 500 companies to small industrial manufacturers to UCLA, she’s held sales, marketing, development & senior management positions. Most recently, she was the Chief Development Officer with Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica.

Originally from Chicago, Renita has lived in the LA area since 2002. Outside of work, Renita is a health and wellness enthusiast. She also enjoys her church community, loves cooking and eating Caribbean and Creole cuisine, enjoys beach walks, attending outdoor jazz concerts and salsa dancing. And she makes a mean sweet potato pie

Jen has over 20 years of nonprofit executive leadership experience while raising over $100 million
dollars for philanthropic initiatives. She is passionate about connecting community and resources for
lasting impact. Fueled by creativity and strategic direction, Jen has received industry-wide
recognition for her initiatives with corporate partnerships, workplace engagement and peer-to-peer
fundraising. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications from John Brown University
and is an avid writer and public speaker. She is passionate about spreading kindness, coffee and
her twin sons.