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Visionary Voices

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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  • Marjorie D. Parker is CEO and President of JobsFirstNYC.

    Marjorie D. Parker serves as the CEO and President of JobsFirstNYC. She has more than 25 years of experience overseeing adult and youth services initiatives and consulting for nonprofit organizations. She also serves as the current Board Chair of Reconnect NYC and a Board Member at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, CUNY. Marjorie holds a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, a master’s in public administration from New York University, a Certificate in Executive Education from the Senior Leaders Program at Columbia Business School, and a Certificate in Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management from Harvard Business School.

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  • Mark Dobosz

    Mark Dobosz is the founder of the Transformational Philanthropy Institute and Vice President of Philanthropy at Mozaic Senior Life. He is the author of Beyond the Ask, Beyond the Culture and The Art of the Invitation, and writes for the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Philanthropy.org and GIVING Magazine. He created DonorAssess and Transact and Transform, free tools for the nonprofit sector.

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  • Matt Vuorela, CEO of the Steier Group

    Matt serves as the CEO of the Steier Group. He joined the firm in 2008, after working in the legal profession for more than 15 years. After spending seven years leading capital campaigns for faith-based organizations across the country, Matt joined the firm’s management team – first, as a project supervisor, then as President and most recently as CEO. Matt provides oversight for all the Steier Group’s campaigns and leads the firm’s client development efforts. Matt resides in Omaha, Nebraska, with his wife, Liz, and their three children.

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  • Megan, who joined Benefactor Group in 2016, leads the firm’s communications practice. She helps nonprofit causes to articulate worthy visions, tell their stories in compelling ways, and create sophisticated materials that inspire supporters to action. Always curious about industry best practices, Megan has written for publications such as Nonprofit Quarterly, serves on the board for the Giving USA Foundation, and chairs the Giving USA Editorial Review Board.

    Prior to joining Benefactor Group, Megan served as an editor at a publishing house, as well as worked in financial services. Megan graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University, where she was an Eminence Fellow and a member of the honor society Phi Beta Kappa.

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  • Michael Bittel

    Michael is VP of Nonprofit Success at LifeLegacy. He brings decades of expertise from major gifts and planned giving to development leadership. He’s stewarded million dollar gifts while championing loyal $100 donations. With graduate degrees in business and education, a CFRE certification, and a track record of success, Michael is a trusted expert and passionate advocate for donor relationships. He helps nonprofits craft legacies that honor donor values and drive missions forward, delivering long-term results.

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  • Michelle Mooney

    Michelle is a seasoned nonprofit development professional with over a decade of experience in fundraising strategy, donor communications, events, and relationship building. She has designed and managed high-impact campaigns, built strong stewardship programs, and cultivated lasting partnerships to advance mission-driven goals.

    She is also GIVING magazine’s editorial assistant in charge of Outreach and Research. At philanthropy.org, she leads content strategy and contributor outreach, ensuring each piece reflects the authenticity and urgency driving today’s philanthropic sector.

    Michelle began her career at the Michael J. Fox Foundation, where she helped raise over $6 million annually. Since then, she has led development and stewardship initiatives for organizations including buildOn, One Love Foundation, Americares, Second Wind Fund, and Rise Against Suicide.

    She holds a Master of Science in Nonprofit Management from The New School University.

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  • Mike Esposito, CFRE, Helping nonprofits fundraise more effectively

    Mike is a fundraising consultant, mentor, and coach dedicated to helping small to midsize nonprofits achieve sustainable growth. He takes the time to understand each organization’s unique needs, collaborating with them to develop custom solutions and innovative strategies that enhance fundraising effectiveness. Mike provides coaching, strategic planning, and campaign support to his clients. With his CFRE certification, he combines expertise and passion to empower nonprofits and help them thrive.

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  • Nate is the Executive Director of Coal Creek Meals on Wheels in Lafayette, CO. Prior to his position at CCMOW, Nate served as the Director of Programs at The Colorado Nonprofit Association. Nate has also spent time supporting AmeriCorps programming with City Year Denver and building and creating family and youth programs in Jefferson County Public Schools. A graduate of Impact Denver and a holder of numerous board seats, Nate is deeply invested in his community and believes that public service is the path of least resistance in changing the world. Coal Creek Meals on Wheels serves the Lafayette, Louisville, Erie, and Superior regions. Coal Creek Meals on Wheels was established as East Boulder County Meals on Wheels in 1972, and rebranded to CCMW in 2012.

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  • Nicolette Hylan-King is a content strategist and MarCom writer/editor based in New York, NY, associated with the American Technion Society. She contributes to GIVING magazine as a writer.

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  • Orletta Caldwell

    Dr. Orletta Caldwell is a nonprofit strategist, educator, and founder of Beyond Existing Enterprises and The Urban Nonprofit. With over 35 years of experience supporting Black-led organizations, she is the author of You Got Your 501(c)(3) ... Now What? and the forthcoming Legacies of Persistence: The Invisible History of African American Nonprofits. Learn more at beyondexisting.com and urbannonprofit.com.

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