Karolo has been involved in fundraising for eight years. In his current position, he is responsible for donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, developing marketing collateral, and planning special events. Previously, as Membership Manager at Save The Bay, Karolo was responsible for special event planning, direct mail, and data management. Before that, he worked as the Latin America Program Coordinator at Global Exchange where he was responsible for Coordinating educational travel to various locations throughout Latin America. He earned an MA in Anthropology from Vanderbilt University and is working on an MBA from San Francisco State University. He is a member of the AFP and the YNPN.

Megan has been involved in development for 3 years. In her current position, she is primarily responsible for managing all aspects of her agency's special events, including the annual "SummerTini" fundraiser, major donor receptions, and building dedication ceremonies. Other responsibilites include donor stewardship, website maintenance, developing social media, managing production of ECS publications and developing other marketing materials. Megan currently serves as board member for "Diocal Interns" - a program of the Episcopal Service Corps. She earned a BA in Anthropology from San Francisco State University and a second BA in Art History from San Francisco State University. She is a member of the Development Executives Roundtable and the Junior League San Francisco Chapter. When she's not volunteering or working an event, she can be found outdoors training for an upcoming triathlon.

Susan has ten years of experience in special event planning, including small and large scale fundraising benefits in the form of food and wine tasting events, awards presentations, fun-runs, book sales, telethons, auctions, and official public events including ribbon cutting ceremonies and ground breaking celebrations. Currently, Susan is the Development Director for the Placer SPCA and oversees the development and fundraising programs for the organization. She is responsible for all aspects of development including strategic planning, grant writing, special event planning, fundraising program implementation, donor cultivation, planned giving, marketing and outreach efforts. Prior to joining the Placer SPCA, Susan worked as the Special Events Coordinator for the SSPCA and also volunteered her services to a number of area non-profit organizations providing special event planning coordination, along with media and marketing efforts, including St. John’s Shelter for Women and Children, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and Children’s Receiving Home. She has also facilitated and instructed various courses focusing on business communication dynamics and presentational skills. Susan currently serves as President Elect for AFP - California Capital Chapter. She earned a Master of Arts in Communication Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from CSU Sacramento.