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1989 - Commercial fisherman Alaska. 1990-2007 Flying all over the planet

The cliff notes version is as follows: I was born in a suburb of Chicago and lived there until I was seven years old. At that time, my father became a diplomat and thus began my journey growing up overseas. I returned to the U.S. when I was eighteen and after some time working in D.C. I moved to Boston. I've lived here for 24 years. I've worked at the now extinct Computer Museum, American Program Service, the Copley Plaza Hotel and for the last sixteen years a small nonprofit. I fell into the world of development and in love with sharing stories through writing fundraising appeals. Now after 12 years of writing, I have annual reports, many direct mail pieces, and lots of website content under my belt. I'm was also blessed with two children who challenge me in every way to be a better person and even better mother. They certainly hold a mirror up to me - whether I like it or not. Now the three of us are embarking on our own journey of living on our own, and I'm ready to show them what it is like to grab life by the reins.

A small business owner providing fundraising opportunities for groups and individuals through the sales of our products and working to help fund the dream of kids in need. Real Estate has been a ten year profession, photography is a passion and my business is from the heart and the need to Give Back. Finding the right path is an ongoing challenge and one I take with eyes wide open and on occasion with sunglasses to protect from the brightness of my bigger than life hopes and dreams. Staying focussed is the challenge and remaining true, the goal. After taking several screen writing courses, I learned that finding a voice, which can and will convey what I wish to say without sounding redundant with a meandering voice that others may not care to hear, is definately challenging. I am married, have kids that are successful, own a dog and a fish, love the beach and know a littte about a lot of things. Also to stay in line with the biography information, I have worked at a theme park, drove a hotel bus for tips, worked bagging groceries, managed a make-up counter at a department store, regional mgr for cheer and athletic uniform co, sold houses, raised kids, worked as a ticket agent for an airline until 9/11, take headshots for actors and own my own business. Like I said a little bit about a lot of stuff.

Elisabeth Bunnell O’Reilly Biography Elisabeth is a writer, activist and consultant in areas such as civil rights, domestic violence, and individual-guided provision of human services and case management. Additionally, her experience includes fundraising, event planning and lobbying. She has additional/specific experience in working for local, state and federal political campaigns, advocating for important social justice campaigns especially seeking changes in legislation, regulation and policy as well as previously having been a registered lobbyist. Elisabeth has worked as a major fundraiser, completing grants and planning and completing many fundraising drives. She has written dozens of press releases, completed television and radio interviews, as well as led and assisted in many media campaigns. Also, she has experience in planning and completing events such as trainings, conferences and workshops, even concert planning, promotion and acting as a liaison between individuals/groups and organizations. She has also written major reports required by governmental entities for cities, local governmental organizations, and many companies receiving federal and state funds. Elisabeth has formal and informal education in political science, philosophy, media relations, and comparative religious issues in both Ecumenical and Interfaith areas. Additionally, she has been involved as a volunteer and member in local Amnesty International USA chapters including acting as the Legislative Coordinator for Louisville and Lexington chapters. She has also volunteered for several local Hospice Organizations, as well as done volunteer work for other campaigns for necessary social changes, as well as membership in these and like national chapters. Elisabeth lives in Kentucky

Tess ODwyer is a leading NYC arts management and fundraising consultant who serves on the Board of PEN American Center, Cultural Agents Initiative of Harvard University, and The Evergreen Review. Winner of the Columbia University Translation Center Award, she has edited Review Magazine and has translated Latin American literary classics, including Martin Rivas (Oxford University Press), Empire of Dreams (Yale University Press), and Yo-Yo Boing! (AmazonCrossing). She has provided arts and fundraising commentary for The New York Times and Bloomberg News.

Andrea Kneeland is a writer living in San Francisco. She is the author of a novella, the Birds & the Beasts (Cow Heavy Books 2011) and a web editor for the literary journal, Hobart. Her work has appeared in over 50 journals and anthologies. In addition to writing, she has a number of years experience in fundraising and marketing for the non-profit sector. She is expecting her first child in January.

Bryan Holstrom is the CEO/President of Elite Sports Fans Marketing Group and Elite Sports Travel. He helped design the fundraising program for Youth Sports Programs and aided in raising over a million dollars so far for sports programs throughout the United States.

Jeff Stanger was born in 1968 under mysterious circumstances that may or may not have included CIA involvement. He grew up in Indiana and took to writing at an early age. In 1986, he enrolled at Indiana University where he spent the better part of a decade. Despite being handed a degree and a mandate to leave campus, he managed to hang around Bloomington for another 6 years before finally moving to Indianapolis. In 2005, he released his first novel, Trolley Dodgers, based on a column he wrote for the now defunct BC Magazine. (Nearly all of the newspapers and magazines he has worked for have gone under, thus earning him the distinction of being the only writer banned from gainful employment at every major newspaper and periodical in the 48 contiguous states.) Trolley Dodgers was very well received and has earned the author enough money to keep his two turtles fed (He still has to work for a living). The book is a humorous look at the town of Bloomington, IN as they try to buy the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kansaska was released in 2008. Although it's hard to pronounce, it's easy to read and that might be why it's been a hit on Amazon's Kindle application. The book follows a season in the mythical K.R.A.P. League and is a splendid return to the glory days (1940's) of minor league baseball. The romantic novel Delicious Fiction is up next. It will be released Summer 2011. When he's not writing books, Stanger is a fundraiser, public speaker, and radio talk show host. He is also the publisher of Blue Trolley Press, an online magazine for fundraising professionals.

Writer, madonna and more... Tara Neale is pursuing her life-long dream…writing what she calls ‘reality romance,’ the normal sexploits of 'average women.' But don't be discouraged, there is not much that her characters will not get up to. Tara finds it hard to fit into the box of life or neat little categories. She feels that life is too often like trying to climb up the down escalator. Over the last forty-six years, she has held a variety of roles...preacher's wife, fundraiser, stay-at-home mom and even exotic dancer. It is from this plethora of life experiences that she draws her strong characters, whose stories she feels honor bound to tell. After a decade working as a fundraising manager for charities in the US and UK, she now devotes herself to her writing and her daughter. Most mornings, she can be found typing away on her laptop with a cup of hot, black coffee nearby. Her days are filled rushing after her delightful special needs daughter as they explore and learn together. Since Tara spend lots of money on books, she has two book review blogs. Indie Reviews (http://taraneale.wordpress.com) promotes the best self-published romance authors and their books. While my Islington Homeschool Mom (http://islingtonhomeschool.wordpress.com) helps parents of special needs children makes sense of all the theories and resources that are out there and find those that work for them and their families.

At the age of 36, I have worked in a variety of jobs ranging from retail to accounts payable. For the past six years, however, I have worked in the field of Institutional Advancement, which is better known as college fundraising. It's a rewarding field to be a part of as I get to spend my days on a college campus and surrounded by the very young people whose lives my work directly impacts. In my spare time, I enjoy writing short stories and the occasional article through Yahoo. It is also rare the find me without a book or two that I am in the process of reading. A love of literature, whether great or purely entertaining, was instilled in me at a young age. In addition, I can blame my sister for my addiction to social media.

Carol Ann Marshall has been a professional writer since 1989. She has worked as a reporter, feature writer and editor for several publications. Carol Ann was also publisher and executive editor of a national fitness publication. She also held executive positions in the areas of fundraising, marketing and public relations. She was vice president of direct marketing for one of the largest television ministries in the world and vice president of account services for a prominent New York City public relations firm. Carol Ann currently provides all content for the following websites: osrow.com; superdogcafe.com; and healthcrawler.net.

Director of Marketing, Transatlantic Foods. Specialty food includes artisanal spice-rubbed bacons, award-winning truffle butters, grilling butters, confit, and dried sausages. Author, The Mushroom Lover's Mushroom Cookbook and Primer. Fundraising, Angkor Hospital for Children.

I am a fundraising professional at a conservation-oriented non-profit. I have an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in Latin American Studies and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. I enjoy spending time outdoors whenever possible and also love camping and animals! Recently married, I consider this a new area of expertise, having planned my entire wedding from start to finish. I loved it. I hated it. I was all over the emotional spectrum during the process! I love to read and write and try to fit both in whenever possible. Sometimes it's difficult to choose between the two, but my Kindle has become a constant sidekick of mine in recent months. I enjoy reading a variety of book types, which is also reflected in the wide range that my own writing spans including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, editorial, and a touch of most other forms!

A native Hoosier, I have lived in Tennessee for the past 25 years. I am a graduate of Indiana University with a degree in English. Prior to becoming a stay at home mom, I worked in non-profit fundraising. I am married and have three children, ages 20,18 and 10. I enjoy working out, reading and spending time with my family and friends.

I live in the South of England with my partner and daughter. In a very varied career I have spent a number of years working for various charities and non-profit organisations. I run the popular website http://www.better-fundraising-ideas.com

I specialize in computer software, non-profit fundraising, and software support. I write technical documentation as part of my current occupation. My first baby is 1 year old, and I love to shop and dabble in specialty cupcake frosting and baking.

Speaker, author, and entrepreneur, Tom Freiling currently serves as founder and CEO of Samaritan Fundraising, Washington D.C., an innovative church and ministry fundraising company.

Tonia has been fortunate to work in several industries, but her true passion lies in helping the nonprofit sector, particularly with fundraising and recently, with social media and marketing.

Robby Zar has over seven years experience in the nonprofit industry, in the fields of fundraising, public relations, and content management. He designs and provides content for websites, newsletters, blog posts, eblasts, and other promotional pieces.

An editor at Poocini Special Report, ghostwriter, non-profit fundraising & marketing pro, & writer of various publications, Nicole is available for hire for writing or fundraising projects. Email editor@poocini.com. Discounts for non-profits.

Currently work in an educational environment handling aspects of fundraising and event planning. Have been an executive assistant to the Vice President for 13 years. Extremely fluent in MS Office, etc.

MNissen has spent most of her working career in a variety of positions within the non-profit sector, primarily in Catholic education and parish administration. As is often the case in the nonprofit world, she's done it all, from fundraising to teaching to newsletter layout w

IT Support for Fundraising Office since 1997, Webmaster since 2005

Over 25 years in marketing, fundraising, communications Currently Chief Development Officer COTS Executive Director President Emeritus Women's Automotive Association International, President Askhockeymom.com

Tiffany Hamilton is a creative professional who specializes in writing (direct mail fundraising, writing for the Web, marketing communications, writing for nonprofits) and online marketing.

My name is David Sudhaker Bula and I wanted to introduce myself and answer a few questions about my experience with The Discount Home Shoppers Club (The DHS Club). I am married and have one son. My hobbies are playing cricket and fundraising for charity. I also have a p

I am 46 years old, love to write and am looking to earn some extra income. I am currently working for a National Hospital as their Regional Fundraising Director. I have lived many places throughout my life, including Boulder, CO, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Washington, DC, Franc

A full-time public relations and fundraising professional, I have written freelance articles for a variety of publications in the midwest. Currently I live in Austin, Texas.

College instructor - applied communications, corporate social responsibility and nonprofit management. Consultant - primarily to nonprofit organizations in areas of communications, sponsorship and fundraising.