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1. Helping Donors Give with Sybil Ackerman-Munson, President at Do Your Good LLC

   Sybil Ackerman-Munson is the President at Do Your Good LLC. They offer online courses, podcasts, and resources to help donors make a difference with their donations. With over two decades of experienc…Read More

2. Failure Is What It’s All About with Steven D. Lavine, Former President of California Institute of the Arts (CalArts)

   Steven D. Lavine is the longest-serving president of the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). The institute was born out of Walt Disney's vision for an art school over 50 years ago. CalArts had…Read More

3. What Makes People Give? Digital Fundraising with Tim Kachuriak of NextAfter

    Tim Kachuriak is the Founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter. NextAfter is a fundraising research lab and consultancy. They work with cause-driven businesses and nonpro…Read More

4. Building and Retaining High Performing Teams with Wendy Wilsker, Managing Partner at Boyden

    Wendy Wilsker is the Managing Partner at Boyden, a global leader in executive search and talent advisory services with more than 70 offices in over 40 countries. Wendy has nearly 30 years of exper…Read More

5. Optimize Your Donor’s Giving with Katherine O’Donnell of OP Creative Communications

   Katherine O'Donnell is the Co-founder & CEO of OP Creative Communications (OPCC), a communications agency that helps non-profit organizations and high-net-worth individuals optimize their social i…Read More

6. Leveraging Philanthropy for Social Change with Jay and Shira Ruderman of the Ruderman Family Foundation

   Jay Ruderman is the President at the Ruderman Family Foundation. He has focused his life's work on seeking social justice by advocating for people with disabilities worldwide. As President, Jay takes …Read More

7. The Transformative Potential of Philanthropy with Jeremy Cramer, CEO of Exponential Philanthropy

   Jeremy Cramer is the CEO of Exponential Philanthropy, a fundraising consulting and philanthropic advisory firm. He spent his career supporting and leading not-for-profit organizations to focus on syst…Read More

8. The Power of Coaching in Philanthropy with Kerry Watterson, the CEO of Fundraising Well

   Kerry Watterson is the Chief Executive Officer of Fundraising Well. This firm is on a mission to help not-for-profit organizations and philanthropists develop specific strategies to maximize their col…Read More

9. Using Data to Improve Fundraising

   Jay Finney is the Vice President and Senior Consultant, Fundraising Management at Ruffalo Noel Levitz, LLC. For over 20 years, Jay has worked with a wide variety of not-for-profit organizations, helpi…Read More