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Barbara Kappel

Barb is a trusted resource for notable nonprofits throughout the Baltimore and Washington Metro region. As a fundraising coach, she offers a simplified approach to fund development that instills confidence and delivers results.
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Joshua Keleske

Joshua is a Board-Certified attorney specializing in estate planning, probate, and business planning in Tampa, Florida. He holds a B.S., M.B.A., and J.D. from Marquette University, graduating with top honors. Recognized with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, he is a respected member of The Florida Bar and the State Bar of Wisconsin.
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David Kottler

Known as the "Life Insurance Dr.," David specializes in diagnosing underperforming life insurance policies, rescuing premium-financed plans, and uncovering hidden tax-saving opportunities. With over 30 years of experience and a law degree, he has helped clients recover millions through strategic reviews, life settlements, and estate planning. He works with individuals, advisors, and attorneys to maximize policy value and financial impact.
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Rebecca Langley

Rebecca is an editor, mother, and all-around do-everything-er. She loves helping people streamline their lives. msrebeccalangley@gmail.com
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Steve Latham

Steve Latham is co-founder and CEO, DonateStock. He founded DonateStock to make charitable stock gifting accessible and easy for all nonprofits and donors. Steve is a lifelong nonprofit supporter and a frequent industry speaker and contributing author on strategies and best practices for growing non-cash giving. Steve grew up in Oklahoma City and graduated from Harvard Business School.
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Chase Magnuson

Chase is a consultant to national charities that have issues with accepting real estate donations. He uses real estate expertise to solve issues surrounding the risks that arise with any real estate transaction.
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Karen Martin

Karen Martin, former Editor-in-Chief of Giving Today & Tomorrow magazine, is a seasoned nonprofit communicator who writes donor appeals and teaches workshops on nonprofit messaging. Her favorite part of this magazine was sharing the stories of everyday heroes transforming the world through philanthropy. She looks forward to contributing occasionally in the years ahead.
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Chris McLeod, JD

A strategic leader with over 16 years of experience at two Research 1 institutions, Chris excels in building relationships with deans, faculty, administrators, donors, and alumni. She has cultivated partnerships with Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, and philanthropists, and has a strong track record of negotiating successful community collaborations. With strengths in strategic thinking, data analysis, and problem-solving, she brings a deep passion for lifelong learning, professional development, and community building. CliftonStrengths: Strategic, Maximizer, Empathy, Connectedness, Learner. DISC: High DI.
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Hugh McNichol

Hugh J. McNichol is a Catholic author and journalist specializing in theology, history, and Catholic life. He holds degrees from Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary and Villanova University, and is a Knight in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre. His work has appeared in major Catholic and international media, with ongoing commentary at Verbum Caro Factum Est and Nothing Left Unsaid.
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Viken Mikaelian

Viken is the CEO and founder of PlannedGiving.com, MajorGifts.com and Philanthropy.org. He is also publisher of GIVING Magazine. Viken is available for speaking engagements on planned giving marketing, personal development and time management. Learn how Viken got into planned giving. Connect with Viken on LinkedIn.

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