Nadine brings 15 years of experience in fundraising to her role as Principal of Focus Fundraising. She currently advises nonprofit leaders on how to increase fundraising via board and volunteer contacts, improve board engagement & launch major fundraising initatives with the support of a committed board. Previously, as Campaign Director at Cultural Development Corporation (CuDC), Nadine was responsible for a $3.5 million Capital Campaign for Source Theatre. Before that, she worked as Development Director at CuDC where she was responsible for engaging the board in raising $1 million to establish the Flashpoint arts incubator & Mather Artist Housing project. Prior to CuDC, Nadine helped define & implement corporate marketing strategies at Iconixx Web Development and played key roles in fundraising at the Corcoran Gallery of Art where she was Director of the WPA/Corcoran and Manager of Foundation & Government Relations. She earned an MA in Museum Studies from George Washington University and a BA in Art History from the University of Florida. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and ArtTable.

Elizabeth has been involved in development for 10 years. In her current position, she is responsible for expanding Advocates for Youth's individual giving program and working with the Board of Directors to increase their involvement in fundraising. She acts as the Board of Directors liaison and works intensively with the Fundraising and Board Development committees. Previously, as Assistant Director at the American Psychological Foundation, Elizabeth was responsible for managing the annual, major, and planned gift programs and acted as a liaison to several board committees (Audit, Board Development, Advancement). Before that, she worked as Development and Health Promotions Coordinator at the Arthritis Foundation-Washington Metro Chapter where she was responsible for soliciting sponsorships for the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis in DC. She earned her BA in Psychology from Marymount University and her MBA in Nonprofit Management from Walden University. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Maureen has been involved in development for 30 years. In her current position, she coordinates and supervises the board in all fund development activities involving annual giving, major gifts, endowment, foundation and corporate grants, capital campaigns, special events, sponsorships, and volunteers. She is also involved in support for board development including board education and engagement. Previously, as Director of Development at Richmond Montessori School, Maureen was responsible for identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of all constituencies. She coordinated and supervised all fund development activities as well as supported the board for the major gifts and development committees. Before that, she developed and taught classes on board roles, responsibilities in fundraising and special events within Virginia Commonwealth University/The Community Foundation's Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence nonprofit management certificate program. She earned B.A. in Psychology from CNC of The College of William and Mary. She is a board member AFP Central Virginia Chapter and 2009 NPD Chair and a current member and Past President of the Virginia Association of Fund Raising Executives. She holds a certificate in Nonprofit Management and Emerging Nonprofit Leadership.