Laura has been involved in development for 25 years. In her current position, she facilitates staff development in the areas of planned giving. Previously, as Director at Waller Financial Planning Group, Inc., Laura was responsible as a philanthropic advisor to high-net-worth individuals. Her responsibilities included comprehensive financial planning with a focus in estate planning and portfolio management. As part of the Waller Financial team, she facilitated the creation of over $60 million in legacy gifts to philanthropic organizations. Before that, she worked as Portfolio Manager at Huntington Trust Co. where she was responsible for Portfolio management of all types of trusts: personal, charitable endowments, donor-advised funds with community foundation, employee benefit plans, etc. She earned Bachelor in Economics/Chinese from The Ohio State University She is an Affiliate member of Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Mary has been in development for 10 years. As the Gift Planning Officer for the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, she manages a portfolio of donors and prospects in cultivation and stewardship of Planned Gifts. She works with allied professionals to construct the planned gift that best meets clients philanthropic objectives. Previously, as Financial Planning Associate at Ehlert Financial Group, Mary worked with clients and their attorneys in the area of special needs planning, including philanthropy to organizations providing services throughout the life of the disabled family member. She developed plans for long term care, maximizing insurance benefits and wealth preservation for family and philanthropy interests. Previously, as Planned Giving Officer at CARE International, she developed the organization's "Best Practices" for Planned Giving utilized by CARE fundraisers across the country. Mary currently serves on the Resource Development committee for Vital Bridges, an AIDS service organization providing case management and nutritional services for people affected by AIDS. She earned BS in Education from Northeastern Illinois University and a MS in Educational Administration from National-Louis University. She is a member of Chicago Council of Planned Giving.

Jenny has been involved in fundraising for 10 years. In her current position, she is responsible for managing Goodman's $15M endowment campaign. She also assists in the oversight of the Spotlight Society, Goodman's planned giving program and provides support to the Individual Giving area of Goodman's development department. Previously, as Annual Giving Specialist at Lyric Opera of Chicago, Jenny was responsible for the administration of Lyric's Annual Giving program through which she handled the solicitation of gifts $1,500+ and served as a Patron Services representative. She also spent four years as a coordinator in the Donor Records department. Before that, she worked as the Office Assistant and Sales Coordinator at Emerald City Theatre Company where she supported efforts in marketing, fundraising, budgeting, event management, board development and sales. She earned a B.A. in Writing from Knox College and a M.A.M. in Performing Arts from Columbia College. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Chicago Council on Planned Giving, and the Theatre Communications Group.