Chief Marketing Officer – Bloomerang

As the Chief Marketing Officer at Bloomerang, Ann is responsible for the company’s overall thought leadership, brand, marketing and community outreach programs that work to strengthen relationships with customers and the broader nonprofit community. Ann brings with her more than 24 years of experience in business-to-business (B2B) marketing in the technology industry, including time spent working at a nonprofit organization. Prior to Bloomerang, Ann spent two years as an independent marketing consultant for high-growth, B2B Software as a service (SaaS) businesses and was named one of the “Top Women Leaders in SaaS of 2018.

President – The Philanthropy Coach, LLC

With 20+ years of experience in the philanthropic sector, Hannah provides coaching and consulting that is steeped in lived experience as a professional fundraiser, non-profit executive, campaign consultant and board member. To learn more: ThePhilanthropyCoach.com

Founder and Principal – Next River Fundraising Strategies

T. Clay Buck, CFRE is the founder and principal of TCB Fundraising, a fundraising and communications consultancy focusing on strategic individual giving programs that strengthen results and deepen engagement. A thirty-year fundraising veteran, Clay has worked in leadership roles at nonprofits across the country. He has held the CFRE designation for 10 years, is a certified coach, and completed the certificate in Philanthropic Psychology. He is the co-creator of The Fundraiser’s Planner and teaches strategic planning and fundraising at UNLV.

Partner – GoalBusters Consulting

Alice Ferris, GoalBusters founder, began her career at age 16, blowing bubbles at PBS Wisconsin during a fundraiser for the Lawrence Welk Show. Alice thrives in finding creative solutions for the fundraising challenges of small organizations and teaching and training about practical and realistic tactics. Alice was the 90th professional to receive the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive (ACFRE) credential, is a three-time honoree as AFP Northern Arizona’s Outstanding Fundraising Professional, and was the 21st recipient of the AFP Founders’ Medallion, recognizing exemplary service to the sector. Alice is known for her on-air work for public television, both nationally and locally, and currently serves on the advisory boards for the Bolz Center for Arts Administration at the Wisconsin School of Business and the Communication Arts Program at the University of Wisconsin.