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...
LaShonda Williams MPA, CFRE, is a trainer with the National University Fundraising Academy and currently serves as Philanthropy Manager, where she manages a portfolio of 120 individual and mid-size corporate donor relationships. She brings 20 years of experience in higher education, with leadership...
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...
Christine joined Transitions LifeCare in 2016 and oversees the comprehensive philanthropy strategy to provide hospice and palliative care services for indigent adults and children, and bereavement services for their families. Past experience includes American University’s Washington College of Law...
Jennifer Li Dotson (she/her) is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® and Strategic Advisor for AI in Fundraising, supporting 3,000+ global nonprofits with ethical digital tools. An executive fundraiser and software developer with 20+ years of experience, she held leadership roles at the American Red...
The Edmundite Missions in Selma, Alabama, provides a case study for the risk and benefits involved in patient capital. The drive for measurable impact across the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors is admirable. The needs are limitless—but resources are not. So, decisions about how to deploy scarce...
May 14, 2026 (1-day) 1:00-5:00 p.m. Eastern $209 USD (Members); $279 USD (Non-Members) What can your organization learn from bold campaigns being led in the nonprofit sector? Join Jennie Winton from Mission Minded for an elevated look at current and emerging nonprofit campaign communication trends...
Lisa M. Chmiola, M.S., CFRE, CSPG has 24 years of experience in philanthropic development. Currently the Director of Legacy & Gift Planning for Children’s Medical Center Foundation in Dallas, she has served in major gifts and gift planning roles in education (public and private) and religious...
Josh Fertitta is the Founder of Fertitta Solutions, a consulting firm that helps mission-driven organizations grow their revenue, relationships, and impact. With nearly 20 years in philanthropy, he has led development efforts at the local and national levels and directed public-sector initiatives in...