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  • Amida holds a Master’s in Taxation from Villanova University and is a prolific writer, specializing in philanthropy and its intersection with tax and giving strategies.

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  • Amy is the co-founder of Team Kat & Mouse, a consultancy specializing in training, tactics, and tools for fundraising success. She has led teams across arts, healthcare, education, and community-focused initiatives. Amy’s expertise lies in individual giving, helping donors envision their impact while guiding organizations to identify those most aligned with their mission. She fosters connections that drive transformative change.

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  • Chase is a consultant to national charities that have issues with accepting real estate donations. He uses real estate expertise to solve issues surrounding the risks that arise with any real estate transaction.

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  • Dr. F. Duke Haddad is Divisional Associate Executive Director of Development for The Salvation Army Indiana Division and president of Duke Haddad & Associates. He has published articles in NonProfit PRO Magazine since 2008 and was featured on its cover in 2018. He holds a doctorate from West Virginia University, with research focused on fundraising and donor characteristics. Haddad has received numerous honors including Fundraising Executive of the Year from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

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  • As CEO and founder of Thompson & Associates, Eddie provides leadership and direction to over 50 seasoned charitable estate planners at the firm. Dr. Thompson has planned thousands of estates, which has generated well over three billion dollars to charity during his thirty plus years working with nonprofits.

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  • Gail is an internationally recognized fundraising consultant, keynote speaker, and author with over 30 years of experience. As founder and president of the Gail Perry Group, she has guided nonprofits worldwide to achieve extraordinary fundraising results through her Fired-Up Fundraising™ approach. Gail is the author of the bestselling book Fired-Up Fundraising: Turn Board Passion into Action and co-author of Capital Campaigns: Strategies That Work. She was named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Philanthropy in 2020. For more information, visit gailperrygroup.com.

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  • Gary L. Bukowski, MA, CFRE, is the associate vice president of development at Sarah A. Reed Children's Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. With over four decades of experience in institutional advancement, he has raised more than $100 million for various causes and is a founding member of the AFP Chapter of Northwestern Pennsylvania.

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  • Jim is the President of Langley Innovations and a leading expert in philanthropy and higher education advancement. With over 30 years of experience, he has led transformative campaigns, authored five books, and advised over 130 institutions. Known for innovative strategies and donor-centric approaches, his work has raised billions and reshaped fundraising practices.

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  • Jay leads Launch Legacy Consulting, which helps nonprofits secure major and planned gifts. With 30+ years spanning financial services and nonprofit fundraising, including roles at the University of Georgia, Operation Blessing, and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, he holds the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation. His firm has secured over $75.6M in gift commitments for small nonprofits new to planned giving, including $5.6M very recently across four organizations.

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  • Joe is President of Garecht Fundraising Associates and has over 25 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit management. He has led a $20M+ organization as Executive Director, served as VP of Development for a major educational nonprofit, and directed development at a large social service agency. Joe has consulted with hundreds of organizations, authored several books, including How to Raise More Money for Any Non-Profit and The Non-Profit Fundraising Formula, and works with clients nationwide and internationally.

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