2019 Greater Dallas AFP Board of Directors
Executive Committee |
Jan Murfield, CFREBoard Position: 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 |
Sarah Elliott, CFREBoard Position: Immediate Past PresidentCompany / 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 |
Sheridan JoslinBoard Position: President-ElectAFP Member Since: 2005 Company / Position: Dini Spheris, Principal What I Love About AFP: I love the opportunity to come together as professionals and learn from one another. By doing this we continue to advance our profession and better serve our organizations and donors. Contact Sheridan |
Anne Robillard, CFREBoard Position: VP of Administration & GovernanceAFP Member Since: 2009 Company / Position: M.Gale & Associates, Business Development Director What I Love About AFP: The amazing opportunities to be friends and colleagues with fundraising professionals, all striving to help our organizations and professions thrive! Contact Anne |
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 |
Sue BaileyBoard Position: VP Professional AdvancementAFP Member Since: 2002 Company / Position: The Hope Center, Chief Development Officer What I Love About AFP: I enjoy learning from other fellow fundraisers, being challenged with new ideas at the monthly luncheon meetings and our conferences, and learning about the many wonderful nonprofits in our community. However what I love most are the great AFP friends I have worked with through the years — it's always about the relationships! Contact Sue |
Shawn L. Wills, CFREBoard Position: VP MembershipAFP Member Since: 2008 Company / Position: Women's Business Council - Southwest / VP Operations and Strategy What I Love About AFP: I love that AFP offers many opportunities for both professional growth as well as career growth. Contact Shawn |
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 |
Directors |
Nancy BaumgartenBoard Position: Executive ConversationsCompany / Position: Junior Achievement, VP Business Development Contact Nancy |
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 ConnerBoard Position: Young ProfessionalsAFP Member Since: 2018 Company / Position: Just Say YES, Director of Development What I Love About AFP: I love an organization where I'm getting to meet and learn from the best and seasoned fundraising professionals in the area while engaging young professionals early in their development careers! Contact Sarah |
Tori Correll, CFREBoard Position: Co-Chair, 2019 CFRE Refresher CourseCompany / Position: Gregg Partners, Senior Grantwriter Contact Tori |
Jane CostelloBoard Position: Satellite ProgramsCompany / Position: Texas Health Resources Foundation, Director of Development Contact Jane |
Paul A. Dunne, CFREBoard Position: Chair, 2019 DFW Philanthropy ConferenceAFP Member Since: 2001 Company / Position: CEO/Founder, thinkpadsolutions 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 |
Andrea GhotekarBoard Position: New Member OrientationAFP Member Since: 2013 Company / Position: Turtle Creek Conservancy, Membership and 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 |
Erin JinesBoard Position: CommunicationsAFP Member Since: 2014 Company / Position: SMU, Director Leadership & Affinity Giving What I Love About AFP: AFP has been a tremendous resource for professional development. It allows me to stay current with best practices, continue learning the newest trends, and interact with seasoned professionals with a broad swath of various non-profit experience. I know I would not be where I am in my career had I not joined AFP, and I'm grateful for the advancement it has offered me. Contact Erin |
Cheryl Jones, LMSWBoard Position: MentoringAFP Member Since: 2017 Company / Position: VNA, Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager What I Love About AFP: The people. The support and advice from this incredibly skilled group is invaluable! Contact Cheryl |
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 |
Janet SherlipBoard Position: Chair, 2019 National Philanthropy Day LuncheonAFP 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 |
Ben VannBoard Position: AFP Now!AFP 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 |
Brandy Moriah Wicker, CFREBoard Position: Diversity DirectorAFP Member Since: 2012 Company / Position: Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Senior Director - Development What I Love About AFP: I love learning new things in the fundraising field. Contact Brandy Moriah Wicker Photo by Brian Guilliaux |
Judy WrightBoard Position: Director - ScholarshipsAFP Member Since: 1997 Company / Position: Retired / Consultant What I Love About AFP: I love the opportunity to network with other development professionals. Many colleagues throughout the years have become great friends. Contact Judy |
