Keynote Speaker

Chief AI Officer

Nathan Chappell is a thought leader, public speaker, author, and AI inventor, recognized globally as an expert on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and generosity. Nathan serves as Chief AI Officer at Virtuous Software where he supports AI integration to help nonprofit organizations amplify mission at scale. In 2018, Nathan founded Fundraising.AI, a global advocacy organization for Responsible and Beneficial AI in the nonprofit sector. Additionally, he is author of two books, Nonprofit AI: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good and the 2022 award-winning book, The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges, which has been deemed “required reading for this generation of fundraisers”. With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Nathan is a global keynote speaker and content contributor. His work has been featured in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, NPR, Forbes, Fast Company and more. His podcast, Fundraising AI, is among the top nonprofit technology podcasts worldwide.

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Founder of Nonprofit Leadership Lab

Joan Garry is an internationally recognized champion for the nonprofit sector and a highly sought-after executive coach for CEOs at some of the nation’s largest organizations. Joan’s firm offers high-end strategic advisory services with a unique combination of coaching and management consulting. Joan is also the founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab, a world-class online educational membership organization for board and staff leaders of small nonprofits. Joan is the go-to resource for hundreds of thousands of nonprofit leaders worldwide. Through her blog, podcast, and book, Joan Garry’s Guide to Nonprofit Leadership, she has become the ‘Dear Abby’ of the nonprofit sector, advocating for the success of nonprofits large and small. As a columnist for the Chronicle of Philanthropy and contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes Magazine, among other publications, Joan is a preeminent media spokesperson and thought leader on the role of the nonprofit sector in our society and a sought-after voice on issues facing the sector today. Joan Garry began her career in 1981 as part of the management team that launched MTV. She followed this successful eight-year tenure as an executive at Showtime Networks. Then, in 1997, while either having a midlife crisis or avoiding one, Joan left the corporate world and became the Executive Director of GLAAD, one of the largest gay rights organizations in the U.S.. Joan lives in Montclair, NJ, with her wife of nearly 40 years.

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Founder & CEO of Positive Equation

Dana Snyder is a dynamic speaker, author of “The Monthly Giving Mastermind,” host of the nonprofit podcast Missions to Movements, and visionary behind the Monthly Giving Summit. Her mission is to create sustainable giving models by establishing robust monthly giving programs and making philanthropy accessible to all. Dana is the founder and CEO of Positive Equation, a digital consultancy that teaches nonprofits how to transform their online experiences to attract recurring donors. Dana has worked with Movember, Dress for Success, USTA, American Idol, The Gary Sinise Foundation, Coin Up, Hashtag Lunchbag, and many more. Earlier in her career, she worked in New York on business development and client management for some of the United States' most notable sports, entertainment, and consumer brands. Dana frequently discusses innovative ways for nonprofits to increase their online fundraising efforts. She believes positive stories are powerful vehicles to spark change.

Partner at Core Business Advisors, PLLC

Breakout Speaker

Stephanie Bailey, CPA, is a seasoned financial executive with over a decade of experience in CFO leadership and tax consulting, serving nonprofit and for-profit organizations. She brings particular depth to exempt organization tax, advising many clients, including higher education institutions, healthcare systems, public charities, private foundations, and other unique 501(c) entities—many operating within complex, multi-entity structures.

Stephanie’s expertise includes unrelated business income (UBI), entity classification and structuring, private foundation excise taxes (such as self-dealing, excess business holdings, and minimum distribution requirements), public support test planning, compensation and fringe benefit issues, lobbying and advocacy limitations, and other critical areas of exempt organization compliance and strategy. Her strategic approach integrates tax compliance with broader financial management, allowing her to provide tailored guidance that supports operational efficiency and long-term sustainability. In addition to her tax work, Stephanie has served as CFO across multiple sectors, helping organizations navigate growth, manage risk, and strengthen financial infrastructure.

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Founder & CEO of Cospire, LLC.

Janetta Cravens is a strategist, researcher, and systems thinker dedicated to high-performance leadership for sustainable global change. With over thirty years in the nonprofit sector and twenty years as a governance and strategy consultant, she mobilizes outcome-driven change to build stronger organizations and a more just world. She coaches leaders to balance honesty, transparency, and results-driven impact to foster sustainable growth. She has contributed to national nonprofit governance standards through her service on the Standards for Excellence Council, where she served two terms, shaping ethical and accountability guidelines for nonprofits nationwide. She was also a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force, helping to refine national best practices in nonprofit leadership. As a Certified Governance Consultant with Board Source, her work extends beyond consulting and influencing sector-wide governance, strategy, and organizational development conversations. Janetta is a PROSCI-certified change management practitioner, a CDR-certified leadership coach, and a Certified Fundraising Manager (CFRM). She has completed executive education in nonprofit management and organizational design. Her academic credentials include degrees from the University of Geneva, Vanderbilt University, and Phillips University.

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President & CEO of Building Better Boards

Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President and CEO of Building Better Boards, exemplifies empowerment and community service. With a robust background in nonprofit management and a passion for fostering leadership skills, Sabrina has empowered countless people. Her workshops, including "How to Build Superior Work Teams," have equipped over 10,000 professionals with the tools to make meaningful impacts in their organizations. Certified in Nonprofit Management by Harvard Business School and a published author of eight influential e-books and bestselling book Successonomics and How to Build a 7-Figure Nonprofit Board, Sabrina not only educates but inspires through her "Sipping Tea With Sabrina" podcast and as editor of the Here’s the Tea Nonprofit Report. She is a proud Rotarian and currently serves on the Boards of Village in the Valley, SOS Foundation, MVEC Cares Foundations, and the Museum of South Texas History.

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Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser

Haley Cooper is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consultant, Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE), and Emotional Connection (EmC) leadership trainer dedicated to helping social purpose leaders build thriving, connected organizations. With a background in fundraising, executive leadership, and board development, Haley empowers nonprofit teams to get buy-in and belonging to focus on the right strategies and raise more revenue. She’s also the author of Sow, Grow, Lead and the Lead with Heart podcast host, where she interviews changemakers across the sector about authenticity, innovation, and impact.

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Founder & CEO of The Sponsorship Catalyst

Mariah Monique, MPH, is the Founder and CEO of The Sponsorship Catalyst, where she and her team help nonprofit organizations position themselves to secure event sponsors through her online course, team training, and 1:1 consulting services. Mariah is a Sponsorship Strategy Educator and Consultant, a sponsorship seeker, and a funder. She has a tri-fold perspective to teaching nonprofit organizations how to secure purpose-driven, aligned sponsors. Additionally, she has reviewed and evaluated hundreds of sponsorship packages and pitches, distributed $7M to nonprofit organizations, built brand activations, and has helped dozens of organizations secure over $600,000 since 2021. She knows what sponsors want and how to help you have a competitive advantage.

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President of Career Climb Consulting

Rob DeLange is President of Career Climb Consulting, an Adjunct Faculty Coach at the University of Denver, and a Master Practitioner at The Wiseman Group. Rob leads workshops and coaches executives around the world. He has worked with startup firms, mid-sized companies, and many global businesses across the Fortune 500 spectrum, including 3M, AbbVie, AstraZeneca, AT&T, Charles Schwab, Cisco, eBay, LG Electronics, Roche, Salesforce, and HP. Rob has over 18 years of experience building corporate learning centers at global technology companies. Rob began his career as a systems analyst and programming supervisor at AT&T. At PeopleSoft (now Oracle), he was the product support manager, then led the technical training organization, where he was instrumental in achieving PeopleSoft’s recognition in the top five ATD 2004 BEST 100 training companies list. Rob went on to lead HR and field sales training functions in EMC’s software division, then worked as a talent management consultant at VISA Inc., building global career programs there before joining The Wiseman Group in 2011. He started his consulting firm in 2014, guiding leaders to greater professional impact and more meaningful careers. Rob combines deep experience as a technologist, years of solid leadership and management experience in various functions, and a gift for teaching and coaching that has brought significant career growth for thousands of people managers globally. His most incredible talent is enabling executive leaders to build synergies with their teams, creating lasting legacies and high-performance work cultures. Rob has extensive global experience, having worked in over 16 countries. He is SPHR certified and fluent in Spanish. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University and a Master's degree in Systems Management from the University of Denver.

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Founder & CEO of Visionary Accounting Group

Germeen Y. Guillaume is the CEO and Founder of Visionary Accounting Group, a boutique firm specializing in nonprofit financial management. With over a decade of experience in the accounting field, Germeen founded Visionary Accounting Group in 2015 to empower nonprofit organizations to leverage technology to gain deeper financial insight and real-time data. Under Germeen’s leadership, the firm has recovered over $20M+ in receivables through workflow automation, accounting system conversions, and streamlining financial processes. She’s led nonprofits through external and agency audits and supported them in integrating tech solutions, strategic reporting, and securing large grants and financing. Her expertise in audit readiness, financial strategy, and grant compliance helps nonprofits reach their full potential. Germeen is also the founder of the Accounting for Good membership community, which is designed to support first-time nonprofit executive directors in navigating the complexities of financial management. A wife and mother of three, Germeen balances her entrepreneurial spirit with her passion for family, travel, and financial literacy education. When she’s not immersed in financial strategy, you can find her reading, traveling, or enjoying time with her family.

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Martignetti Planning Giving Advisors, LLC

Tony has been helping nonprofits transform their fundraising through Planned Giving since 1997, when he left a legal career to pursue more meaningful work. He began building successful Planned Giving programs at Iona College and St. John’s University, and in 2003, launched Martignetti Planned Giving Advisors to support organizations of all sizes. With nearly three decades of experience, Tony works side-by-side with clients to create and grow sustainable, mission-driven legacy giving programs. He also hosts Tony Martignetti Nonprofit Radio, a weekly podcast that blends practical advice with humor, helping small and mid-sized nonprofits thrive.

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Founder & CEO of Solomon Strategic Advisors

Dr. Jessica Rimmer brings over two decades of executive leadership experience in higher education and nonprofit sectors. She is the founder and CEO of Solomon Strategic Advisors, a consulting firm dedicated to building strong organizational cultures and strategic leadership capacity. Her expertise in executive coaching, strategic planning, and emotional intelligence has made her a trusted advisor to leaders navigating complexity and change.

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Founder & CEO of Guiding Light Strategies

Houda Elyazgi is a strategic communications expert with 20 years of experience in stakeholder engagement, public relations, and organizational leadership. Formerly a managing partner at a marketing agency, she now leads Guiding Light Strategies, where she advises mission-driven organizations on change management and strategic communications. Houda is known for her thoughtful, values-based approach to leadership and cultural transformation.

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Chief Operating Officer & Executive Advisor at Solomon Strategic Advisors

Sara Walker is a seasoned executive and leadership advisor, known for her work facilitating team performance, organizational culture design, and guided implementation of leadership development programs. With a focus on team dynamics and growth strategy, she helps organizations build alignment, resilience, and clarity during times of transition.