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Philanthropy at its Best with Rita Fuerst Adams

Rita Fuerst Adams is the President of Charitable and Philanthropic Management Counsel. With her work, Rita transforms organizations into better funded, more effective entities while building internal and external teams to diversify and increase funding. Primarily working with entrepreneurial and col…Read More
Third-Party Fundraisers with Jennifer Radics-Johnson, Executive Director at the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

Jennifer Radics-Johnson is the Executive Director of the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (AARBF), an organization focused on enhancing the quality of life for burn survivors and promoting burn prevention education. Jennifer has sharpened her management and leadership expertise within the not-for-…Read More
Culture of Philanthropy with Karen Eber Davis

Karen Eber Davis is a nonprofit consultant, advisor, and President of Karen Eber Davis Consulting, through which she helps organizations and businesses discover propulsion tools to grow their profits and performance. As a leading authority on nonprofit revenue, Karen helps clients create dynamic par…Read More
Strategic Gala Fundraising with Elle Lamboy & Brian Klinzing of the Gettysburg Foundation

Elle Lamboy is the Vice President of Advancement and Communications for the Gettysburg Foundation, specializing in philanthropic fundraising, membership strategy, and marketing. In her role for the Foundation, she led her team in raising substantial funds to preserve Gettysburg National Military Par…Read More
Fundraising Collaboration with Nina Fascione, Former Vice President of Philanthropy at Defenders of Wildlife

Nina Fascione is the former Vice President of Philanthropy at Defenders of Wildlife. She oversees efforts to raise organizational fundraising through foundations, corporations, and individuals for strategic conservation work. Before working with Defenders of Wildlife, Nina was Executive Director of …Read More
The Changing Landscape of Philanthropy with Kim Meredith, Former Executive Director, Stanford PACS

Kim Meredith is the Chief Executive Officer of the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation, overseeing all aspects of the Foundation and working closely with the Foundation Board of Directors. Before joining the Foundation, she spent 11 years as the inaugural Executive Director of the Stanford Cen…Read More
Governance Matters with Jennie Boden, Vice President of Strategic Relationships and Senior Consultant at Quantum Governance, L3C

Jennie Boden is the Vice President of Strategic Relationships and Senior Consultant with Quantum Governance, L3C. At Quantum Governance, she's worked with clients as varied as Camphill Village, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, and Children of Faith Missions as well as the Credit Un…Read More
Mindfulness and Social Emotional Learning for Children &Teens with Marni Becker-Avin and Adam Avin of Wuf Shanti Children’s Wellness Foundation

Marni Becker-Avin is the Executive Director of the Wuf Shanti Children's Wellness Foundation, a nonprofit that teaches children the importance of mindfulness and social emotional learning. Her son, 15-year-old Adam Avin, is the Creator, personality, and commandment behind the organization. Marni…Read More
Building a Culture of Equity with Deniz Tasdemiroglu Conger

Deniz Tasdemiroglu Conger is a Certified Fundraising Executive and the Chief Development Officer for the organization, Alliance for a Healthier Generation. As a Certified Fundraising Executive, Deniz has raised more than $150 million leading capital and comprehensive campaigns for nonprofit organiza…Read More
Steps to Cultivate Joy at Work with Dr. Jessica Louie of Spark Joy in Healthcare

Dr. Jessica Louie is the CEO and Founder of Spark Joy in Healthcare, a community to uplift and inspire healthcare professionals. She is also the CEO and Founder of Clarify Simplify Align, where she helps burned-out pharmacists and health care professionals transition their lives from surviving t…Read More

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