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Aaron Dorfman is executive director of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, a research and advocacy organization based in Washington, D.C. NCRP works to ensure America’s grantmakers are responsive to the needs of those with the least wealth, opportunity and power. Before joining NCRP in 2007, Dorfman served for 15 years as a community organizer with two national organizing networks,… Read More

Ann Engelhard is Vice President of Donor Services and Gift Planning at the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region in Appleton, WI. Ann provides guidance to individuals, families and supporting organizations to develop their personal philanthropy, ensuring that it aligns with their interests and values.  Equipped with a broad knowledge of the region’s philanthropic landscape, she helps donors to… Read More

David Perrin is a Trustee at the Perrin Family Foundation in Connecticut. He served as Program Officer for the Foundation from 2004-06. David has been actively involved in transitioning the Foundation from a social service focus to youth social justice. He served on the Resource Generation Board of Directors, Council on Foundations Family Philanthropy Committee, and as an intern at… Read More

Virginia Gentilcore is Director, Family Philanthropy and Events for the Bainum Family Foundation… Read More

Maggie Gunther Osborn is Chief Strategy Officer and Sr. Vice President of United Philanthropy Forum. She joined the Forum in August 2016 after serving as President of the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy. Before joining the Council, Osborn served as Vice President of the Florida Philanthropic Network, Grant Director for the Conn Memorial Foundation, Vice President of the Community Foundation of… Read More

Susan Willey is the Director of Planned Giving at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Susan is responsible for meeting with current fund holders and identifying, cultivating and soliciting planned gifts from potential donors.  She cultivates relationships with financial advisors, attorneys, accountants, insurance agents and other estate planning professionals regarding gift opportunities for fund holders and prospects.  Susan attended UCLA… Read More

Michelle Beisker is Vice President of Development at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. She provides guidance and support to donors to help them achieve their charitable giving goals. She is responsible for the asset development activities for the Community Foundation – overseeing donor service, stewardship, communication, as well as the administrative database and systems that support those activities. Since… Read More

Samuel Clark is the Director of Philanthropy at Pikes Peak Community Foundation and manages PPCF’s special projects, which include Venetucci Farm and Aspen Valley Ranch. His public-sector experience comes from his work with El Pomar Foundation and the National Parks Service Business Management Group. Samuel grew up in Colorado Springs; he loves the city’s potential and Pikes Peak’s constant presence… Read More