Brian Abernathy, Convergent Nonprofit Solutions General Manager
Brian Abernathy General Manager I entered into the nonprofit field immediately after college driven mostly by a passion for outreach with teens. After launching a program in a local high school, I realized the importance and critical value of operations. I could invest my time in relationships with a handful of students, or I could […]
Robert Dalton, Director of Campaign Services
Robert Dalton Director of Campaign Services I was a fundraising professional before I was aware there was such a profession or that I was in it. In high school, I took a 1,500-mile bicycle trip to Yellowstone Park and that made the papers in Sandwich, Illinois. A local non-profit (The Open Door, a vocational rehabilitation […]
Pam Reid, Senior Project Director
Pam Reid Senior Project Director After military service and 20 years in the financial services industry, I was “plucked” from the world of for-profit and placed gracefully in the role of Owner and CEO of my own nonprofit. The foundation I created was designed to help other nonprofits with the resources they needed to grow […]
Doug Croft, IOM, Senior Project Director
Doug Croft, IOM Senior Project Director My entire career has been in the mission-driven nonprofit arena. There is purpose in my work that is much deeper than just earning a paycheck. I go to bed every night knowing that I affected change and lives. A youth spent in scouting taught me about being a man […]
Annette Medlin, IOM, Senior Project Director
Annette Medlin, IOM Senior Consultant I began my professional career in the arts and then shifted into nonprofit management. Most of my time has been spent either managing or consulting with chambers of commerce both in the U.S. and internationally. While arts and business nonprofits are very different communities, there is actually a very common […]
Carlotta Ungaro, CCE, IOM
Carlotta Ungaro, CCE, IOM Senior Project Director For most of my career, I have had the honor to work for or with nonprofits focused on building their local communities. I find it extremely rewarding to see a community work together addressing a need. What makes the difference in a nonprofit’s success? I believe the first […]