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Contributors

These are the fundraisers, strategists, and nonprofit leaders driving the next chapter of philanthropy. Visionary Voices contributors offer practical intelligence—planned giving, major gifts, stewardship, and organizational leadership—built on decades of results, not speculation.

Authors List

  • Todd Hiestand

    Todd is a nonprofit leader and digital strategist with 20+ years of experience helping mission-driven organizations grow. As Co-Founder and Chief Advancement Officer at Liminal, he pairs technical expertise with a commitment to helping nonprofits sharpen their message and expand their reach. He has served as a Founder, Executive Director, and Director of Development for national and international nonprofits, and has advised hundreds more on digital strategy and websites that move missions forward. At Liminal, Todd and his team thrive in transition moments, guiding organizations from where they are to where they want to be, and helping them amplify their voice.

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  • Viken Mikaelian

    Viken Mikaelian founded PlannedGiving.com in 1998 and has spent nearly three decades advising and training nonprofit professionals responsible for billions in charitable gifts. He has presented at over 500 fundraising conferences and is widely published on planned giving strategy. Viken is the founder of Philanthropy.org and publisher of GIVING Magazine.

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  • Wayne Olson, Esq.

    Wayne is an internationally recognized nonprofit leader, fundraiser, and keynote speaker with decades of experience in healthcare, higher education, and social services. A licensed attorney, Wayne has raised hundreds of millions of dollars and excels in annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and board development. Known for his dynamic presentations, Wayne has been named “Most Inspiring Speaker” by Fundraising Success Magazine and is a frequent favorite at global conferences. He is the author of six books, including Fundraising for Nonprofit Board Members and The Disney Difference, and has been featured in major philanthropic publications and media outlets.

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