Nonprofit CEOs connect, collaborate, and learn from each other at the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

At each session, exclusively for nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors, CEOLink participants focus on a self-selected topic facing their organizations, providing opportunities for best practice sharing and collaborative partnerships among CEOs. Past discussions have included working with a Board of Directors, strategic planning, volunteer management, and grant seeking.

More information here.

Gender and Generosity

Join us for a workshop that will cover the growing importance of women’s philanthropy, the historical waves driving it, and its impact on nonprofits. It will explore research on women’s giving patterns, strategies for building or expanding women-focused initiatives, and the influence of wealth on giving decisions. Additionally, it will highlight new trends like Gender Lens Investing and provide tips for engaging diverse and multigenerational women donors.

In this workshop, we'll cover:

• Introduction to Women’s Philanthropy: Importance and emerging interest.

• Three Waves of Women’s Philanthropy: Overview and Significance.

• Fourth Wave: Factors driving the new phase of women’s philanthropy.

• Impact on Nonprofits and Fundraising: How women’s giving is changing the sector.

• Giving Patterns: Research insights on how women give and its implications for fundraising.

• Organizational Readiness: Assessing your organization’s capacity for a women’s philanthropy initiative.

• Wealth and Philanthropy: Influence of wealth on women’s giving decisions with case examples.

• New Trends: Gender Lens Investing, angel investors, and leadership roles in philanthropy.

• Engaging Diverse Donors: Tips for involving diverse and multigenerational women donors.

Facilitator: Lois Buntz of LBC Consulting LLC

Lois Buntz, CFRE is an award-winning author, speaker, and nonprofit consultant specializing in strategic planning, fund development, and women’s philanthropy. As a seasoned fundraising professional, she has raised over $125 million as CEO of United Way of East Central Iowa, led a successful endowment campaign, and facilitated several capital projects, including a $14 million human services center. As a consultant and speaker, she has developed fund development strategies for both domestic and international nonprofits and presented at various conferences, including those for the Association for Fundraising Professionals.

DevelopmentLink is offered at no charge to nonprofit fundraising professionals. Participants focus on fundraising, gift development and stewardship topics selected by participants, providing opportunities for idea sharing, peer resourcing and growth in development planning and execution.

At each session, exclusively for nonprofit development professionals, DevelopmentLink participants focus on a self-selected topic facing their organizations, providing opportunities for idea sharing and collaborative partnerships among peers.

Announcements about DevelopmentLink are sent via an email distribution list. If you are a nonprofit development professional interested in joining us for DevelopmentLink, click here for more details.

September Funders Forum Meeting

Topic: Trauma Informed Care

Speaker: Anne McNelis, LCSW, Transitions Mental Health Services

Date: Thursday, September 26th, 2024

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm, **lunch will be provided by Biaggi's- Please provide any dietary restrictions to juanitapassno@qccommunityfoundation.org**

Location: Quad Cities Community Foundation, 852 Middle Road, Suite 100, Bettendorf IA 52722

Bio:

Anne McNelis is the Co-CEO and Clinical Director for Transitions Mental Health Services. As an Illinois LCSW, she has specialized in mental health for thirty years. She has extensive experience providing psychotherapy services to children, teens, families and adults impacted by mental health issues. And she’s developed many quality clinical programs in outpatient mental health settings while providing clinical and administrative oversight to professional mental health staff. For over thirteen years, she has been an adjunct instructor for the St. Ambrose Social Work Department. Furthermore, she co-created and co-facilitates the Quad City Trauma-Informed Care Micro-Credential Program, sponsored by SAU and The QCTIC. Anne is a trauma-informed trainer, resiliency coach in the Quad Cities, and a congressional liaison for CTIPP (Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice). Additionally, she serves on the Quad City Trauma-Informed Care Consortium Steering Committee and the St. Ambrose Institute for Person-Centered Care Steering Committee. Anne is a board member for Argrow’s House, a local domestic violence organization serving women and their children in the Quad Cities.

Description:

At our upcoming Funders forum, we will explore how trauma underpins many of society’s greatest challenges, from poverty and community violence to substance use and mental health struggles. Inspired by the groundbreaking ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study, we will discuss the profound impact of trauma and “toxic stress,” which has been identified as one of the most significant public health crises of our time. This trauma deeply affects human development, academic achievement, health, employment, family dynamics, and overall community well-being.

Join us as we dive deeper into understanding trauma and its effects and learn about the trauma-informed care framework. This transformative model is designed to create healing-centered, resiliency-focused systems in health, human services, and education. This framework has the power to uplift all individuals, regardless of their ACE score.

What You’ll Learn:

• The relationship between trauma, ACES, and toxic stress

• How these factors shape childhood development and lifelong outcomes

• The trauma-informed care framework and its role in fostering resilience

• The critical investments needed to propel the trauma-informed care movement forward

Your participation will help build synergy across sectors to foster a healthier, more prosperous community for today’s generation and the generations to come.

The next Center for Nonprofit Excellence workshop will be a two-part virtual webinar on maximizing impact, with evaluations and metrics presented by Sankofa Consulting.

In order to maximize learning, participants are required to attend both sessions. This will allow for deeper exploration and opportunity for practice and feedback, ensuring that participants can effectively apply what they've learned. Registration for both sessions is $70.

August 19, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CST

Workshop 1: Key Concepts in Using Learning to Maximize Impact

Description: 

This virtual webinar provides an introduction to key concepts in evaluative thinking, equipping participants with the tools and strategies needed to enhance their organization's impact by focusing on up-front planning and prioritization. Whether you are new to evaluative thinking or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will offer valuable insights to help your organization thrive.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand Key Concepts: Define and explain the fundamental principles of evaluative thinking and its importance in organizational success.

• Implement Evaluative Thinking: Apply evaluative thinking strategies to assess and improve organizational practices.

• Participants will leave the webinar with practical tools and a structured approach to applying evaluative thinking, enabling them to make informed decisions and drive their organizations toward greater impact.

September 23, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CST

Workshop 2: Optimizing Data-Informed Insights for Impact

Description: 

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape, smaller staff organizations need to harness the power of data to drive their missions forward. This workshop, "Optimizing Data-Informed Insights for Impact," is designed to equip smaller staff organizations with the tools and strategies needed to conduct strategic learning for continuous improvement and effectively tell their story of impact. Participants will explore right-sized approaches to data collection and reporting that provide useful, actionable insights without overwhelming their resources.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Fundamentals of Strategic Learning:

• Grasp the principles of strategic learning and its importance for organizational growth and impact.

• Recognize the role of continuous improvement in driving long-term success.

• Communicate the Story of Impact Effectively:

• Craft compelling narratives that effectively communicate the organization's impact using data.

• Utilize data visualization and storytelling techniques to engage stakeholders and supporters

• Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement:

• Kick-start a mindset of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.

Scholarships available! We are delighted to announce the availability of scholarships for our monthly workshops. These scholarships have been established to ensure that our educational offerings are accessible to all. Please contact us at juanitapassno@qccommunityfoundation.org or call (563)326-2840.

Nonprofit CEOs connect, collaborate, and learn from each other at the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

At each session, exclusively for nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors, CEOLink participants focus on a self-selected topic facing their organizations, providing opportunities for best practice sharing and collaborative partnerships among CEOs. Past discussions have included working with a Board of Directors, strategic planning, volunteer management, and grant seeking.

More information here.

The next Center for Nonprofit Excellence workshop will be a two-part virtual webinar on maximizing impact, with evaluations and metrics presented by Sankofa Consulting.

In order to maximize learning, participants are required to attend both sessions. This will allow for deeper exploration and opportunity for practice and feedback, ensuring that participants can effectively apply what they've learned. Registration for both sessions is $70.

August 19, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CST

Workshop 1: Key Concepts in Using Learning to Maximize Impact

Description: 

This virtual webinar provides an introduction to key concepts in evaluative thinking, equipping participants with the tools and strategies needed to enhance their organization's impact by focusing on up-front planning and prioritization. Whether you are new to evaluative thinking or looking to refine your approach, this workshop will offer valuable insights to help your organization thrive.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand Key Concepts: Define and explain the fundamental principles of evaluative thinking and its importance in organizational success.

• Implement Evaluative Thinking: Apply evaluative thinking strategies to assess and improve organizational practices.

• Participants will leave the webinar with practical tools and a structured approach to applying evaluative thinking, enabling them to make informed decisions and drive their organizations toward greater impact.

September 23, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm CST

Workshop 2: Optimizing Data-Informed Insights for Impact

Description: 

In today's fast-paced and ever-evolving landscape, smaller staff organizations need to harness the power of data to drive their missions forward. This workshop, "Optimizing Data-Informed Insights for Impact," is designed to equip smaller staff organizations with the tools and strategies needed to conduct strategic learning for continuous improvement and effectively tell their story of impact. Participants will explore right-sized approaches to data collection and reporting that provide useful, actionable insights without overwhelming their resources.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Fundamentals of Strategic Learning:

• Grasp the principles of strategic learning and its importance for organizational growth and impact.

• Recognize the role of continuous improvement in driving long-term success.

• Communicate the Story of Impact Effectively:

• Craft compelling narratives that effectively communicate the organization's impact using data.

• Utilize data visualization and storytelling techniques to engage stakeholders and supporters

• Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement:

• Kick-start a mindset of continuous learning and improvement within the organization.

Scholarships available! We are delighted to announce the availability of scholarships for our monthly workshops. These scholarships have been established to ensure that our educational offerings are accessible to all. Please contact us at juanitapassno@qccommunityfoundation.org or call (563)326-2840.

Fall Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant applications close on September 1, 2024, and we're hosting an info session to help you make the strongest case possible for your project.

Please join us in person on August 13 to hear from Community Foundation staff, learn more about our Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants, and ask any questions you may have about the application process.

The location for this session is Moline Public Library (3210 41st St, Moline)

The session will also be recorded and posted on the Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants page on our website for those who are not able to attend.

Please RSVP below!

Fall Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant applications close on September 1, 2024, and we're hosting an info session to help you make the strongest case possible for your project.

Please join us virtually on August 13 to hear from Community Foundation staff, learn more about our Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants, and ask any questions you may have about the application process. 

The session will also be recorded and posted on the Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants page on our website for those who are not able to attend.

Please RSVP for this session to receive a link to the virtual meeting.

DevelopmentLink is offered at no charge to nonprofit fundraising professionals. Participants focus on fundraising, gift development and stewardship topics selected by participants, providing opportunities for idea sharing, peer resourcing and growth in development planning and execution.

At each session, exclusively for nonprofit development professionals, DevelopmentLink participants focus on a self-selected topic facing their organizations, providing opportunities for idea sharing and collaborative partnerships among peers.

Announcements about DevelopmentLink are sent via an email distribution list. If you are a nonprofit development professional interested in joining us for DevelopmentLink, click here for more details.

As a nonprofit leader, you know that Iowa’s nonprofits are dealing with some tough workforce challenges. From limited funding to high turnover, nonprofits struggle with burnout and stress, especially since there's often a heavy workload and few opportunities for professional development. Rural areas have an even harder time recruiting compared to urban areas. To tackle these issues, nonprofits need better funding, staff support, and inclusive workplaces.

We invite you to attend Eastern Iowa’s Nonprofit Workforce Townhall, hosted by the Quad Cities Community Foundation in partnership with the Community Foundation of Muscatine, United Way of Muscatine, and the Iowa Nonprofit Alliance. 

Eastern Iowa’s Nonprofit Workforce Town Hall
Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 9 - 10:30 am
Quad Cities Community Foundation
852 Middle Rd Ste 100, Bettendorf, IA 52722

All nonprofits are welcome to attend for free, but registration is required.

Registration and more details here.

During this townhall, we’ll discuss:

• Workforce Trends and Challenges in the Nonprofit Sector: This session will help you understand the current landscape and the specific difficulties nonprofits are facing.

• 2024 Salary and Benefits Survey Insights: Discover key findings from the latest survey and what it reveals about the state of Iowa’s nonprofit workforce.

• Nonprofit Advocacy Training: Enhance your advocacy skills with the “4 Nonprofit Advocacy Superpowers” training, which will equip you to better advocate for your organization.

• Networking Opportunities: Engage in meaningful discussions and advocate for the needs and priorities of the nonprofit sector.

Making Burnout Better: How to Hold On in a World that Feels Too Heavy

Facilitator: Sarah Stevens, owner of Sanctuary Studios

Workshop Description: If you're a part of the working world, then the concept of burnout is likely familiar to you. It's something we're told to avoid at all costs, something we're encouraged to manage and "do something about" before it does something to us; but in a world that often feels too heavy to hold, is it possible to avoid burnout altogether? Or are the constantly competing expectations of our personal and professional lives too much for anyone to conquer, even on the best of days?

Join Sarah Stevens, owner of Sanctuary Studios, as she shares from her own experience about the inevitability of burnout, the valuable lessons she's learned from some of her darkest places, and the tools she uses now to help her keep her head above water.

In this workshop, we'll cover:

• A bit about the science of burnout and the anatomy of the nervous system

• Accessible strategies for personal resilience that won't add to your list of daily expectations

• Organizational best practices to create reasonable expectations that reduce burnout

• Interactive discussions and real-world applications

Join us for an insightful and engaging conversation with Bre’Anna Brooks, Program Officer Mississippi River Initiative at The Walton Family Foundation, where we will delve into the intricacies of finding and fostering relationships with national funders. This event is a must-attend for nonprofit professionals, grant seekers, and anyone interested in learning the best practices for building strong connections with major funding organizations. If you're new to the process or looking to enhance your existing approach, this event will give you the tools and confidence needed to connect with national funders successfully.

The workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 26 at the Quad Cities Community Foundation. Lunch and networking start at 11:00 a.m., with the conversation from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Participants will learn to:

1. Identify Potential Funders: Understand how to research and identify national funders that align with your organization's mission and goals.

2. Effective Networking Strategies: Gain insights into building a strong network with national funders through effective communication and engagement tactics.

3. Sustainable Relationship Building: Discover strategies for maintaining and nurturing long-term relationships with funders beyond the initial grant.

4. Understanding Funders' Perspectives: Gain valuable insights into what national funders like the Walton Family Foundation look for in potential grantees.

5. Q&A Session: Have your specific questions answered by an experienced professional in the field. Please email your questions to juanitapassno@qccommunityfoundation.org to be included in the session. 

About the Speaker: 

Bre’Anna Brooks, a unique grant-making professional at the Walton Family Foundation, brings a wealth of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit support. As a program officer on the Environment Program’s Mississippi River Initiative, she spearheads a multi-state portfolio, focusing on community engagement, nature-based solutions, and coastal restoration efforts. Beyond her grant-making role, Bre'Anna is a member of a 14-person Inclusion Council at Walton Enterprises Inc., contributing to the creation of an environment centered on trust, respect, and belonging.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Bre’Anna made a significant impact as a program officer for the Chesapeake Bay Trust. In this role, she led restoration and outreach grant programs that enhanced waterways and outdoor communal spaces through community-led and -inspired projects across the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Bre’Anna also championed diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice efforts in her previous role. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Colorado at Boulder and is currently pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Johns Hopkins in Environmental Science and Policy with a concentration in equity.

The Community Foundation provides peer networks, training opportunities, and resources through the Center for Nonprofit Excellence to help strengthen the nonprofit sector as a connector, capacity builder, and champion for our region.

DevelopmentLink is offered at no charge to nonprofit fundraising professionals. Participants focus on fundraising, gift development and stewardship topics selected by participants, providing opportunities for idea sharing, peer resourcing and growth in development planning and execution.

At each session, exclusively for nonprofit development professionals, DevelopmentLink participants focus on a self-selected topic facing their organizations, providing opportunities for idea sharing and collaborative partnerships among peers.

Announcements about DevelopmentLink are sent via an email distribution list. If you are a nonprofit development professional interested in joining us for DevelopmentLink, click here for more details.

Spring Operations and Programs Grants open on June 1, 2024, and we're hosting an info session to help you make the strongest case possible for your project.

Please join us in person on June 4 to hear from Community Foundation staff, learn more about our Operations and Programs Grants, and ask any questions you may have about the application process. 

The session will also be recorded and posted on the Operations and Programs Grants page on our website for those who are not able to attend.

LOCATION UPDATE: The info session will be held at the Quad Cities Community Foundation (852 Middle Rd, Ste 100, Bettendorf, IA 52722)

Please RSVP for this session.

Spring Operations and Programs Grants open on June 1, 2024, and we're hosting an info session to help you make the strongest case possible for your project.

Please join us virtually on June 4 to hear from Community Foundation staff, learn more about our Operations and Programs Grants, and ask any questions you may have about the application process. 

The session will also be recorded and posted on the Operations and Programs Grants page on our website for those who are not able to attend.

Please RSVP for this session to receive a link to the virtual meeting.

The Quad Cities Community Foundation's Center for Nonprofit Excellence invites you and your organization to attend Budgeting Your Leadership Influence, a workshop for nonprofit leaders. The event will be held on Friday, May 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and led by Dr. Stacy Van Gorp and Kelsey Kleinheinz from See What I Mean Consulting.

Budgeting is a way of aligning our actions with our goals. We might budget our money to ensure we have enough to buy healthy groceries or purchase a new vehicle. We might budget our time to prioritize time with family or a new initiative at work. In this session, we'll take this idea of budgeting into a new realm, using our influence to advance important goals for our organization and community.

Participants will learn to:

1. Identify settings where you have influence, authority, and opportunity

2. Reflect on your methods of budgeting your influence

3. Explore ways to use your influence strategically and avoid behaviors that might minimize your influence

4. Expand your understanding of how influence works in the context of inclusion and equity

Space is limited for this in-person event, with a maximum capacity of 50 participants. Registration is $35, which includes the workshop session and a boxed lunch. View refund policy on our event website.

Nonprofit CEOs connect, collaborate, and learn from each other at the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

At each session, exclusively for nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors, CEOLink participants focus on a self-selected topic facing their organizations, providing opportunities for best practice sharing and collaborative partnerships among CEOs. Past discussions have included working with a Board of Directors, strategic planning, volunteer management, and grant seeking.

More information here.

DevelopmentLink is offered at no charge to nonprofit fundraising professionals. Participants focus on fundraising, gift development and stewardship topics selected by participants, providing opportunities for idea sharing, peer resourcing and growth in development planning and execution.

At each session, exclusively for nonprofit development professionals, DevelopmentLink participants focus on a self-selected topic facing their organizations, providing opportunities for idea sharing and collaborative partnerships among peers.

Announcements about DevelopmentLink are sent via an email distribution list. If you are a nonprofit development professional interested in joining us for DevelopmentLink, click here for more details.

Title: Weaving Planned Giving Into Your Donor Conversations

Presenter: Melanie Norton, National Association of Charitable Gift Planners

Webinar Description: Organizations that leave gift planning out of the conversation will be leaving money on the table and their future security on the line. This presentation offers helpful conversation tips and cues to transition into a discussion about planned gifts.

Learning outcomes: How to make an easy introduction to the largest and most impactful gifts our donors will make, and our organizations will experience.

Speaker Bio: Melanie J. Norton is the Founder/CEO of Norton Philanthropic Counsel (NPC), a fundraising consulting firm in Indianapolis. Prior to launching NPC, she was the vice president for development and alumni engagement at DePauw University, leading DePauw to more than $320 million of a successful $383 million comprehensive campaign that surpassed its original goal some 2 ½ years in advance of the campaign’s end. Her career includes leadership positions in higher education administration and fundraising, fundraising consulting, and banking (trust and retail). Melanie is a CFRE and a proud member of the Association of Philanthropic Counsel and NACGP, where she was the national chair of the board in 2016 during a major rebranding initiative.

Details: Due to RSVP demand the workshop will be held at St. Ambrose University’s Rogalski Center (518 West Locust Street Davenport, IA). To avoid confusion, we have changed the title of this series from Lunch and Learn. The session is Bring Your Own Lunch.

Time: 11:30 am (networking) 12-1 pm (program session).

This session is free thanks to our sponsor, Quad City Planned Giving Council

Nonprofit CEOs connect, collaborate, and learn from each other at the Quad Cities Community Foundation.

At each session, exclusively for nonprofit CEOs and Executive Directors, CEOLink participants focus on a self-selected topic facing their organizations, providing opportunities for best practice sharing and collaborative partnerships among CEOs. Past discussions have included working with a Board of Directors, strategic planning, volunteer management, and grant seeking.

More information here.

Spring Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants open on March 1, 2024, and we're hosting an info session to help you make the strongest case possible for your project.

Please join us in person on March 5th to hear from Community Foundation staff, learn more about our Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants, and ask any questions you may have about the application process.

The session will be held in Room 120 at WIU-Moline (3300 River Dr., Moline, IL 61265).

The session will also be recorded and posted on the Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants page on our website for those who are not able to attend.

Please RSVP for this session below.

Spring Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants open on March 1, 2024, and we're hosting an info session to help you make the strongest case possible for your project.

Please join us virtually on March 5th to hear from Community Foundation staff, learn more about our Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants, and ask any questions you may have about the application process. 

The session will also be recorded and posted on the Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants page on our website for those who are not able to attend.

Please RSVP for this session to receive a link to the virtual meeting.

Title: Focus on Relationship: How Legacy Circles Help Launch or Re-establish a Gift Planning Program

Presenter: Michael George, National Association of Charitable Gift Planners

Workshop Description: Join us as we explore how legacy circles can be used not only to retain donors, but also to attract them to your planned giving program. .

Learning outcomes: Give your donors the opportunity to be a part of your organization's "family" now and forever by building and maintaining a legacy circle that allows you to deepen partnerships with your best donors.

Speaker Bio: Michael George is a Senior Development Officer and has been with The Catholic Foundation for more than 23 years. He is responsible for developing and cultivating donor relationships and assisting individuals and families with donor-advised funds, permanent endowments, and planned gifts to the Foundation. Michael is a member of The Dallas Council of Charitable Gift Planners, The Estate Planning Council of North Texas, is a past president of the Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and has served on the board of the Dallas Estate Planning Council. He is also a past Chairman of the Stewardship Council at his home parish of St. Rita Catholic Community, where he has been a member since 1985.

This session is free thanks to our sponsor, Quad City Giving Council

DevelopmentLink is offered at no charge to nonprofit fundraising professionals. Participants focus on fundraising, gift development and stewardship topics selected by participants, providing opportunities for idea sharing, peer resourcing and growth in development planning and execution.

At each session, exclusively for nonprofit development professionals, DevelopmentLink participants focus on a self-selected topic facing their organizations, providing opportunities for idea sharing and collaborative partnerships among peers.

Announcements about DevelopmentLink are sent via an email distribution list. If you are a nonprofit development professional interested in joining us for DevelopmentLink, click here for more details.

Title: Data-Informed Gift Planning: Using Research to Help Donors and Improve Your Program.

Presenter: Joe Bull, National Association of Charitable Gift Planners

Workshop Description: This session will provide research-based insights that gift planners from any organization can use to enhance their gift planning programs.

Learning outcomes: Identify potential planned gift donors, improve the interactions with those donors, strengthen the relationships with existing donors, and build organizational leaders' support of the gift planning program.

Speaker Bio: Joe Bull currently serves as Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer at Wilmington College and is the founder and principal of Philanthropy Advisory Council, LLC. He has held senior advancement leadership positions at Carnegie Mellon University, The Nature Conservancy and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and provided 16 years of service to his alma mater, The Ohio State University, primarily as Director of Planned Giving. He is currently the President of the American Council on Gift Annuities and was the 2005 Board Chair of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners--only the second person to have held the top leadership position at both of charitable gift planning’s professional organizations.

This session is free thanks to our co-sponsor, Quad City Giving Council. Please RSVP by January 29.