The Northeast Wisconsin Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals invites you to attend
National Philanthropy Day
 
Friday, November 18, 2016
Liberty Hall Banquet & Conference Center
Appleton, WI

Each day hundreds of individuals, companies and organizations in our community help change the world with a giving heart. From donors to volunteers, from large, international nonprofits to the Community Foundations, each has made an indelible contribution to our communities, our nation, and our world.

National Philanthropy Day (NPD) provides an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of giving and all that it has made possible.

We are excited to announce that this year's event will be an exceptional day of honor, recognition, and education, including:

• Keynote Address, "Stand Out!" by Jay Frost;
  

• Premier educational workshops provided by nationally recognized presenters, including Jay Frost of Jerold Panas, Linzy, & Partners; Sandra Henningsen of Crescendo Interactive, Inc., and Adam Wilhelm of Campbell & Company; and
  

•  An intimate awards ceremony to honor local philanthropists, professionals, and volunteers

To view the schedule of events, click here

National Philanthropy Day Presenters

Jay Frost, Jerold Panas, Linzy, & Partners  

Over his thirty years as a grantmaker, fundraiser, consultant, and third sector serial entrepreneur, Jay has identified billions in fundraising opportunities for thousands of organizations around the world. 

Jay has served as President of FundraisingInfo.com, Chief Strategy Officer at WealthEngine, President and CEO at Wealth ID, Director of Major Gifts at the International Rescue Committee, Editor of WFC/International Philanthropy, Development Associate at Meridian International Center, and Program Specialist at the National Endowment for the Arts.

Today, Jay is Senior Partner at the legendary fundraising consulting firm of Jerold Panas, Linzy & Partners and an advisor to companies serving the philanthropic marketplace. He advises organizations at all stages of their efforts, from startup through capital campaigns.

Sandra Henningsen, Crescendo Interactive, Inc.

Sandra Henningsen, CGPA, Assistant Vice President for Crescendo Interactive, oversees GiftLegacy Planned Giving eMarketing services.  She mentors charities in establishing planned giving websites and marketing planned gifts using the Internet, eNewsletters, social media and royalty-free literature.  She speaks and teaches seminars in the area of eMarketing and gift planning.  She has presented at AFP International, CASE International, AHP International, ALDE, CLA and various Regional Conferences.

Adam Wilhelm, Campbell & Company

Adam Wilhelm is a Vice President with Campbell & Company, a consulting firm offering fundraising consulting, campaign planning and communication services. In addition to leading fundraising assessments, planning studies and providing fundraising counsel, Adam has also held interim Chief Development Officer roles at independent schools, universities and hospitals. Adam is a graduate of St. Olaf College where he currently serves as Chair of the St. Olaf Fund Board and is a frequent speaker at CASE, AFP and AHP conferences.