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Authors & Contributors to philanthropy.org

Visionary Voices features original work from experienced fundraisers, nonprofit executives, advisors, and practitioners writing from direct responsibility.

This is a curated forum. Contributors are selected for depth of experience, operational credibility, and demonstrated results.

Visionary Voices is intentionally limited and does not publish: early-career professionals, academic commentary without applied responsibility, vendor marketing content, trend-driven opinion pieces, or personal brand publishing.

If your work has not been shaped by accountability, consequence, and execution, it does not belong here.

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  • Jonathan Hannah, Term Assistant Teaching Professor, Notre Dame University

    Jonathan Hannah is a Term Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Notre Dame, where he teaches an experiential learning course on Philanthropy & the Common Good.

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  • Josh Steele

    Josh Steele is the Chief Operating Officer of Fighting Online Antisemitism (FOA), an international nonprofit organization that trains volunteers, develops monitoring software, and partners with tech platforms to eliminate cyber-hate. To learn more about their operational models, volunteer networks, or to review their latest transparency reports, visit foantisemitism.org.

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  • Julie Chapman

    Julie Chapman is the founder and chair of The ALX Dog Walk, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that organizes an annual dog walk to build community, have fun, and educate citizens across the District / Virginia / Maryland area about plastic-free and sustainable living.

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  • With a career that began in the arts as both a performer and educator, including teaching in the New York City public school system and at pre-professional arts institutions across New Jersey, Katie developed early strengths in communication, empathy, and relationship-building that have served as the backbone of all her professional endeavors. She later expanded her work into nonprofit arts administration, supporting community engagement initiatives and deepening her understanding of mission driven work. These combined experiences naturally led Katie into fundraising. She joined Action Against Hunger USA as a Strategic Partnerships Associate, where she supported corporate, foundation, and public sector relationships and managed cross departmental projects, including the development of a donor engagement program. Now, as the Planned and Major Giving Officer, Katie draws on this full spectrum of experience to build meaningful, long-term donor relationships through thoughtful conversations, personalized communication and reporting, and creative monthly Legacy Society outreach. This work is guided by a true commitment to understanding why each donor gives and how they feel most appreciated. What she values most about her role is ensuring donors feel seen, connected to their impact, and supported as they consider a major gift in the present or one of the most generous, inclusive, and full circle forms of philanthropy: legacy giving. 

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  • Kevin L. Brown Fundraising Consultant, Mighty Ally

    Do you feel unseen, unheard, and underfunded? To get funding, you need to be fundable & findable. It’s your brand — not fundraising alone — that attracts the money. So stop chasing donations and build your brand first, funding second.

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  • Dr. Gammenthaler is a Clinical Assistant Professor and director of the B.S. in Business Administration degree program at Mays Business School. Previously, he led the school’s efforts related to Societal Impact by managing the Certificate in Nonprofit and Social Innovation. His teaching and research focus on strategic philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, experiential learning, and critical thinking in undergraduate business education. He enjoys spending time with his wife, four kids, two poodles, and engaging with the local community through their family’s nonprofit, Borrow Box BCS. He previously served as board chair for The United Way of the Brazos Valley and as a board member for OnRamp. He has also advised Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas and the Baylor Scott &White Central Texas Foundation.

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  • Laura MacDonald, Benefactor Group

    Laura has over 40 years of experience in fundraising and philanthropy. Her media and communications background informed her storytelling ability for hundreds of nonprofit clients, with fundraising skills sharpened during The Ohio State University's first billion-dollar campaign. In 2000, Laura founded Benefactor Group, serving nonprofits for 25 years by helping organizations fuel their cause with powerful fundraising, people, and systems. A frequent speaker and published thought leader, Laura's insights have appeared in Advancing Philanthropy, Nonprofit Quarterly, Forbes.com, The New York Times, and the Chronicle of Philanthropy. She authored The Endowment Handbook (Wiley, 2024) and has served with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Giving Institute, and Giving USA Foundation, where she was board chair from 2020-2022.

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  • Lisa Novick

    (Co-Writer) Lisa Novick is a communications executive specializing in philanthropic initiatives in the nonprofit, private and public sectors. She serves as Strategic Advisor at Dog Tag Inc., a nonprofit that helps veterans, spouses, and caregivers transition from military to civilian careers. She is a board member of The ALX Dog Walk.

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  • Lisa O'Brien is a nonprofit fundraising and communications consultant based in Washington, D.C. She has held senior leadership roles across the nonprofit sector, including founding Executive Director of the Scratch Foundation, Chief Advancement Officer at KID Museum, and Director of Development at Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School. Her work sits at a specific intersection: helping nonprofit leaders align their fundraising and communications around a shared strategy that drives philanthropic investment. She works with Executive Directors and senior nonprofit leaders on campaign strategy, messaging architecture, donor engagement, and leadership coaching, offering engagements that range from focused campaign audits to ongoing strategic advisory partnerships. You can learn more at lisaobrienconsulting.com. 

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  • Marcie Glenn is the CEO of Another Source, a recruiting firm that partners with higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations nationwide. Since becoming CEO in 2006, she has helped shape a more accessible approach to talent acquisition, championing fixed-fee search models that provide organizations with a cost-effective alternative to traditional search firms. 

    With more than two decades of experience in business development, recruiting, and organizational growth, Marcie is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations build strong teams and sustainable leadership pipelines. She is a frequent thought partner to higher education and nonprofit leaders on workforce trends, talent strategy, and the evolving challenges of attracting and retaining exceptional people. 

     Outside of work, you’ll often find Marcie enjoying a competitive backyard game during the Pacific Northwest summer months. 

     

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