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Bryan Hulscher

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Post date June 9, 2016

Associate

Bryan Hulscher brings nearly two decades of high-impact skillful relationship building to nurture alliances, successfully drive revenue, foster collaboration, and effectively communicate mission-critical goals to align stakeholder values. He has achieved fund development success in Direct Marketing and Annual Giving, Major and Principal Gifts, Donor Relations & Stewardship, Volunteer Management, International Development and Foundation Management, while serving The Rotary Foundation, YMCA of the USA, Motorola Solutions Foundation, U.S. Peace Corps (Botswana), and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation.

Bryan holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Valparaiso University, has achieved fundraising certificates from the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and Veritus Group Academy, and attended Cambridge University where he was in the International Studies Program.

Area of Expertise:
Bryan’s predominant expertise is in Major and Principal Gifts.

Experience:
Education, Arts & Culture, International Development, Community Based Membership and Advocacy

Fundraising Must Have:
A donor-centric approach that focuses on donors and provides them with intentional and personalized experiences that inspire ongoing support.

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Charmain Emerson

Post author By mturner
Post date May 25, 2016

Associate

A seasoned professional, Charmain Emerson helps people realize their real story. She strives to empower authenticity and inclusivity to drive economic opportunities. She is a passionate communications leader/strategist with lived experience and professional expertise that have organically extended into facilitating community consultations, DEI board governance, stakeholder relations, brand reputation management, and media relations.

Charmain co-founded the Black Opportunity Fund, a charitable organization creating economic and social change across Canada, and through her own agency she has advised some of Canada’s leading corporations as well as vital public sector organizations serving Canada’s most vulnerable citizens. Clients and colleagues describe her as an energetic and motivational collaborator, and problem solver who is committed to delivering positive outcomes.

Entering the field as a broadcast journalist with the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC), Rogers and Global, Charmain later served as the Legislative Communications Advisor for the Minister of Culture and Communications Ontario and held Director of Communications roles for multiple for and nonprofit entities, including the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Charmain volunteers extensively serving on the Board of Canada’s fastest-growing hospital network, Trillium Health Partners Foundation, Canada’s iconic Soulpepper Theatre Company, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion.

A graduate of McMaster University, Charmain holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts, English and Humanities.

Area of Expertise:
Charmain’s predominant expertise is Donor and Constituent Engagement. She also excels in Board Training Management and Governance and Project Management.

Experience:
Arts and Culture, Education, Community Based Membership and Advocacy, and Healthcare

Fundraising Must Have:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Governance

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Roger Ali

Post author By mturner
Post date April 26, 2016

Senior Associate

With more than 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Roger D. Ali is a seasoned professional with deep and broad experience as a fundraising executive, administrator, and consultant, committed to the industry and the discipline, as exemplified by his recent election as the Chair-Elect of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Global.

Roger is a major gifts strategist with a proven track record of leading teams and comprehensive fundraising and marketing programs to raise $120 million+, including several capital and endowment campaigns. Some of his previous experience has included: President & CEO, Niagara Health Foundation, Vice President, Development, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and Executive Director, Bishop Strathan School Foundation.

Roger also holds a Chartered Director (C. Dir) designation in Governance from the DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University; an MBA from Athabasca University as well as a Post Graduate Certificate in Administration and Management and is a Certified Fundraising Executive since 2000. He has continued executive level education at Harvard and Stanford Universities, and is the past President of the AFP Golden Horseshoe Chapter, where he was awarded the Recipient of Outstanding Leadership Award in 2017.

Area of Expertise:
Roger’s predominant expertise is in Fundraising Campaigns and Strategic Planning. He is adept and demonstrates expertise is in Board Training, Management and Governance, and Major and Principal, Planned and Legacy Gifts.

Experience:
Healthcare, Community Based Membership and Advocacy

Fundraising Must Have:
A well-written plan to guide your fundraising efforts with staff and volunteers.

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Julia B Reed

Post author By mturner
Post date February 22, 2016

Executive Associate

With more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Julia Beatrice “JB” Reed, Esq., MBA specializes in Interim Program Management. Throughout a career characterized by executive management and entrepreneurial experience she has translated the visions of community, business, faith-based, and government leaders into fully functioning non-profit agencies designed to meet the needs of underserved populations. Central to her success is a highly effective combination of skills, abilities, and knowledge in the areas of strategic planning, business development, partnership development, revenue generation/management, financial management, legal and contract compliance/interpretation, and written and oral presentations.

Special strengths include mentorship that empowers leaders of start-up organizations in such diverse arenas as social services, health profession education, community development, and religious organizations. In addition to her work with start-ups, she has extensive experience transforming programs and services within firmly established non-profit and government agencies. JB most recently participated in the restructuring and implementation of the grant making process for the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. Additional experience includes Chief of National Programs and Chief Operating Officer, The Center for Leadership Innovation; Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, the Greater Richmond Area Higher Education Consortium, Inc; and Staff Attorney with Jacksonville Area Legal Aid.

JB Reed graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government from Ohio Wesleyan University; a Jurist Doctorate from the George Washington University Law School; and a Master’s in Business Administration from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia. She is a member of the Florida Bar Association.

Area of Expertise: JB’s core expertise is in Interim Program Management.

Sector Experience: Education, Healthcare, Community Based Membership and Advocacy. JB has considerable expertise in the areas of primary and secondary education, healthcare education, community-based advocacy, and faith-based organizations.

Fundraising Must Have: Collaboration, creativity, mission- focus, and sustainability.