Acknowledgements

Dan Allenby is an author, speaker, and consultant who has worked with educational institutions for over 25 years to improve their fundraising results. An internationally-recognized expert on annual giving, he is the recipient of CASE’s prestigious “Crystal Apple” award for teaching excellence. He is principal and founder of Annual Giving Network and previously led annual giving and membership programs at Boston University, Tufts University, Georgetown University, and the National Geographic Society.

Melissa Vogt currently serves as the Executive Director of Annual Giving at UC San Diego. She has previously led programs at Seattle Pacific University, University of Colorado, Azusa Pacific University and San Diego State University. Melissa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Development from San Diego State University and a Masters in Non-Profit Administration from LSU Shreveport.

Erin Bory currently serves as Executive Director for the George Eastman Circle at University of Rochester, where she has held various roles. Her other experience includes work in media promotion. Erin holds a Bachelors, Management, Marketing from St. John Fisher University.

Kristin Fehrenbach currently serves as Executive Director of Advancement Operations at St. Benedict's Prep School. She has also worked in development at Fordham Law School and Columbia Business School. Her other experience includes fundraising and non-profit management work at the American Heart Association, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Project Renewal. Kristin holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.P.A. in Public Administration, both from Rutgers University, and has also studied fundraising at New York University.