Chris Polk

Principal · Detroit -Forte' Management Inc.

Sr. Fundraising and Marketing Executive & Presenter on Philanthropy

Fundraisigng and Philanthropy Marketing & Corporate Strategy Social Impact Entrepeneurship Detroit

Stephen Huddart

President and CEO – The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation · Social Innovation Generation

Best job in the world! Improving the present and renewing the future of all our communities with empowering social innovation initiatives

Social Innovation Non-Profit and Leadership Social Finance Social Innovation and Resilience

Dr Elisabeth Schimpfössl

Senior Lecturer · Aston University

Dr Schimpfössl's research interests are the sociology of elites as well as power and social inequality.

Philanthropy Social Inequality Sociology Elites Russia

Roslyn Bern

President · Leacross Foundation

Roslyn Bern is president of the Leacross Foundation and an educator, business woman, and philanthropist

Philanthropic Foundations Philanthropy Women in Engineering Stem preventing violence against women

Mena Gainpaulsingh

President and CEO · Purposeful Fundraising Inc.

A seasoned fundraising professional who is passionate about connecting charities and philanthropists so they can do good, together.

Strategic Planning Public Speaking Grants Volunteer Management Event Management

Tim Brodhead

Senior Fellow (SiG National) · Social Innovation Generation (SiG)

A non-profit pioneer who continues working to create a more resilient society by enhancing inclusion, sustainability, and social innovation

Philanthropy Non-Profit Management Social Innovation Social Finance Sustainability

Germany Kent

Hall of Fame Media Pro | National Award-Winning Journalist and Producer | Bestselling Author · https://muckrack.com/germanykent

Germany is a renowned wise wordsmith with by-lines or quotes featured in countless media outlets around the world.

Multimedia Communications Media Relations and Publicity Corporate Training & Coaching Leadership Branding Communications Sales Marketing Producing Developing Establishing (Enterprise)

Andy Hogue

Associate Dean for Engaged Learning · Baylor University

Facilitates students and faculty programs in undergraduate research, civic engagement, global involvement, internships and major fellowship.

Philanthrophy Community Service Learning Grant Writing and Management Philanthropy and Non-Profits Grant Funding

Nazir Ahmad

President · GivingWorks Inc.: Strategists for Social Impact

Nazir blends an inquisitive mind, strategic acumen and engaging presence to help business and philanthropy enhance their social impact.

Public-Private Partnerships Strategic Philanthropy Personal Leadership

Wayne Elsey

Head Coach/CEO · Elsey Enterprises

Head Coach/CEO of Elsey Enterprises

Public Speaking Public Relations Marketing Strategy Non-Profit Marketing Nonprofit Leadership

Guy Laporte

Director, Philanthropy and Sponsorship · TVO

TVO's Director of Philanthropy addresses topics ranging from strategic planning of philantrhopy to donor centric fundraising initiatives

Strategic Planning for Fundraising & Development Annual Giving Philanthropy Sponsorship Direct Response Television

Tim Draimin

Executive Director, Social Innovation Generation (SiG) National · Social Innovation Generation (SiG)

SiG tackles social & ecological challenges by creating a culture of social innovation that develops entrepreneurship for the common good

Social Innovation and Finance Social Enterprise Social Finance Cooperatives and Economic Development Social Entrepreneurship

Robert Rycroft

Professor of Economics · University of Mary Washington

Dr. Rycroft focuses on the economics of inequality, poverty and discrimination.

Political Science Economic Analysis Editing Finance and Economics Political Economy

Wen Mao, PhD

The Helen and William O’Toole Dean, Villanova School of Business | Professor of Economics | Villanova School of Business · Villanova University

Wen Mao, PhD, is an expert in public finance, game theory, and microeconomic theory.

Business Industrial Organization Bargaining Theory Microeconomic Theory Public Finance

Rudy Massimo

President · Rudy Massimo & Associates

Rudy is a leader and change agent with over 30 years of experience working in business, education, and the not for profit sector. He has exc

Philanthropy Leadership in Uncertain Times Leadership and Performance Team Work

Jo Anne Hinds

Attorney · Law Office of Jo Anne Hinds

I speak on wills, trusts and planned giving.

Trusts Planned Giving Philanthropy

Brendan Cantwell

Associate Professor · Michigan State University

Brendan Cantwell's research interests include the study of higher education organization, governance, & finance in the US & internationally.

Educational Administration Higher Education Comparative Education

Dara Parker

Vice-President, Grants & Community Initiatives · Vancouver Foundation

A nonprofit executive who is helping shift the sector from charity to justice.

Nonprofit Leadership Nonprofit Management Gender Lgbtq Issues Diversity and Inclusion

Amanda Rose

Founder & CEO · Connect the Dots Foundation

What's wrong with rose-coloured glasses anyway? In a networked world, social change through social media can have the most impactful results

Social Media for Non-Profits New Media and Social Change Entrepreneurship Social Change Through Social Media Digital Strategies

Marta Baltodano

Professor Emeritus · Loyola Marymount University

Department of Teaching and Learning

Anthropology of Education Globalization Social Justice Diversity