2020 Greater Dallas AFP Board of Directors
Executive Committee |
Shawn Wills, CFREBoard Position: PresidentAFP Member Since: 2008 Company / Position: Women's Business Council - Southwest / Vice President, Operations & Strategy What I Love About AFP: Not only do I enjoy the programs – which keep be abreast of the latest trends in fundraising and development, but I also enjoy AFP because of the friendships and relationships that I have developed over the years, as well as the many opportunities to continue learning and refining my craft. Contact Shawn |
Jan Murfield, CFREBoard Position: Immediate Past PresidentAFP Member Since: 1986 Company / Position: Junior Achievement Dallas / President What I Love About AFP: The ability to network with professionals and take advantage of the professional development opportunities which are grounded in the highest of ethics. Contact Jan |
Paul A. Dunne, CFREBoard Position: President-ElectAFP Member Since: 2001 Company / Position: Catapult Fundraising / Senior Vice President What I Love About AFP: By serving not only on the local board but also on the AFP International Board, I am privileged to see the amazing work nonprofits are doing worldwide and how AFP is able to guide those international fundraisers who have no other assistance. Contact Paul |
Tameka Y. CassBoard Position: VP External AffairsAFP Member Since: 2007 Company / Position: Metrocare Services / Director of Philanthropy What I Love About AFP: I love AFP because it affords me the opportunity to network with my peers, learn new fundraising best practices, and stay abreast of our community's needs and how other nonprofits are making a difference. Contact Tameka |
Sarah Elliott, CFREBoard Position: Executive ConversationsCompany / Position: Dallas AfterSchool / Vice President of Development What I Love About AFP: This dynamic group has a wealth of knowledge and many opportunities for professional growth. Between continuing education, networking with peers, and opportunities to meet new funders, AFP allows me to continually hone my fundraising skills while making new friends. Contact Sarah |
Janet SherlipBoard Position: VP MembershipAFP Member Since: 2014 Company / Position: JKS by Design / Chief Visionary Officer What I Love About AFP: The work that AFP does in Dallas to foster development and the growth of fundraising professionals is incredibly essential and plays a significant role in strengthening our community. Contact Janet |
Brandy Moriah Wicker, CFREBoard Position: VP Professional AdvancementAFP Member Since: 2012 Company / Position: Dallas Black Dance Theatre / Senior Director - Development What I Love About AFP: I enjoy all the opportunities AFP provides to learn new skills, refine current competencies, and become a more effective fundraiser overall. Contact Brandy Moriah Wicker Photo by Brian Guilliaux |
Jana HaigoodBoard Position: SecretaryAFP Member Since: 2013 Company / Position: Alcuin School / Philanthropy Associate & Alumni Relations What I Love About AFP: Whether you are new to fundraising, "well-seasoned", or somewhere in between, interesting challenges arise in this profession. AFP provides an amazing support system of knowledgeable fundraising professionals who are always happy to share their wisdom and an abundance of educational opportunities to help hone your skills. Most importantly, there is camaraderie and friendship with people who have a passion for making the world a better place. Contact Jana |
Stephanie Brigger, CFREBoard Position: TreasurerAFP Member Since: 2002 Company / Position: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children / Vice President - Development What I Love About AFP: The people . . . enjoy learning from each other and building relationships with the experts in our field! Contact Stephanie |
Directors |
Tori Correll, CFREBoard Position: Co-Chair, 2020 CFRE Refresher CourseAFP Member Since: 2011 Company / Position: Mission Allies Grantwriting and Consulting / Director of Grants What I Love About AFP: The comradery, the opportunities to learn, and a collective commitment to making a difference! Contact Tori |
Jane CostelloBoard Position: ScholarshipsCompany / Position: Texas Health Resources Foundation / Director of Development Contact Jane |
Tanya L. DowningBoard Position: Co-Chair NPDAFP Member Since: 2005 Company / Position: Emergency Medicine Foundation / Director, Major and Planned Gifts What I Love About AFP: I love AFP for the networking opportunities with my peers and stay of fundraising best practices. Contact Tanya |
Andrea GhotekarBoard Position: MentoringAFP Member Since: 2013 Company / Position: NonPareil Institute / Development Director What I Love About AFP: I love being able to connect with fellow fundraisers, learning from them and supporting them where I can! Contact Andrea |
Rebekah KornblumBoard Position: Young ProfessionalsAFP Member Since: 2017 Company / Position: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas / Development and Database Specialist What I Love About AFP: I love the opportunity to learn best practices and meet fellow fundraisers who all work for impactful and transformative organizations. AFP has given me the opportunity to take on leadership roles early in my career and learn from the best in the field. Contact Rebekah |
Rebecca LittleBoard Position: Communications ChairAFP Member Since: 2013 Company / Position: Back on My Feet / Development Director What I Love About AFP: AFP is a space for creativity, support, and the accountability it creates among development professionals. Contact Rebecca |
Sally RuddBoard Position: Programs ChairAFP Member Since: 2016 Company / Position: Volunteernow, Chief Development Officer What I Love About AFP: I greatly enjoy the variety of educational programs that AFP chapter luncheons and conferences provide as well at the opportunity to network amongst wonderful industry colleagues. Contact Sally |
Dave ShallenbergerBoard Position: AFP Now! ChairAFP Member Since: 2015 Company / Position: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas / Vice President of Resource Development What I Love About AFP: AFP is a community of experts pouring into one another to elevate the fundraising community in Dallas. I have learned both practical fundraising best practices and awesome innovative techniques through AFP that have allowed me to immediately raise more resources for my cause. Contact Dave |
Ben VannBoard Position: Co-Chair, 2020 National Philanthropy Day LuncheonAFP Member Since: 2016 Company / Position: Impact House / Founder & Executive Director What I Love About AFP: I love AFP because it provides opportunities to learn new fundraising best practices, network with my peers, and stay abreast of our community's needs and how other nonprofits are making an impact. Contact Ben |
