Mike Stefanski is President at Aperio Philanthropy, leading Aperio’s business operations and partnerships with nonprofit organizations. He specializes in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, donor engagement, and corporate partnerships. Prior to joining Aperio, Mike was Director of...
Mike Bell is President of Mike Bell & Associates, LLC, advisors in philanthropy, strategic planning, constituent engagement, and governance. Previously, Mike served as Executive Director of Davis Health System Foundation in Elkins, WV. Prior to joining DHS, Mike was Executive Director of Suncoast...
Jeri Pat Gabbert, CFRE, is a dedicated philanthropic leader, educator, and champion for community-based giving. As Executive Vice President and Chief Philanthropic Officer at the Porter County Community Foundation, she leads efforts to inspire philanthropy and lasting impact in Northwest Indiana...
March 18, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Use the Form 990 to Tell Your Story - Debra Faulk, CAP® If you think the public is not reading your organization’s Form 990, think again! More donors than ever before are using Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) to inform their donation...
Our field of professional fundraisers has lost a legend. Bill Levis, who quietly shaped our profession over the past five decades and laid the foundation for the Fundraising Effectiveness Project, passed away in May. This summer, the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy will be honoring Bill’s legacy...
Jennifer Li Dotson is Strategic Advisor for AI in Fundraising, helping nonprofits ethically use technology to grow giving. As a software developer, she facilitates free access to AI powered digital tools to generate revenue for 3,000+ nonprofit organizations around the globe. Dotson serves with the...
Anna Schlia is the founder of Brightside Philanthropy, a strategic consulting firm helping nonprofits raise more by doing less. With deep experience in higher education and community-based fundraising, Anna has led campaigns, secured transformational gifts, and trained fundraisers across the country...
Jennifer Li Dotson is Strategic Advisor for AI in Fundraising, helping nonprofits ethically use technology to grow giving. As a software developer, she facilitates free access to AI powered digital tools to generate revenue for 3,000+ nonprofit organizations around the globe. Dotson serves with the...
Arleen is a seasoned nonprofit leader and community organizer with over 25 years of experience. She began her journey in 1997 with the Lugenia Burns Hope Center on Chicago’s South Side, collaborating on leadership programs during gentrification alongside figures like Barack Obama. She has held...