Breakfast Series
Join us for an interactive, educational oppportunity. Sponsored by Seeds for Change
Consulting, LLC and designed for non-profit professionals, trustees and volunteers.
Dynamic, informative and a great opportunity to network with colleagues... breakfast is on us!
Come join us and bring a friend - please RSVP.






The Patio at Russell's Bistro







Entrance from Kerbey Lane







1601 W. 38th Street at Jefferson Square 78731







Free parking available in the Jefferson Square Shopping Center (MAP)
8:00 Check In, Name Tags
Light Breakfast, Coffee & Networking
8:20 Introductions, Sharing Best Practices - Last Month's Topic
8:30 Panel Presentation
9:15 Solutions, Q & A
9:25 Announcements, Networking, Departure
Thank you to our past presenters!
Alan Graham, Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Creative Solutions to Fundraising
MariBen Ramsey, Austin Community Foundation
The Funder's Perspective
Rebecca Powers, IMPACT Austin
Kathi Haralson, Junior League of Austin
Priscilla Guajardo Cortez, Futuro Fund
Alternative Sources for Resources
Marsha Acock, Assistant Attorney General, State of Texas, Charitable Division
Charitable Compliance
Deborah Risovi, Executive Director, Partnerships for Children
Kori Gough, Board Chair, Partnerships for Children; Partner, Seeds for Change Consulting, LLC
Ann Stanley, Austin Regional Office, Casey Family Services
Effective Collaborations
Andrew Bost, Andrew Bost Auctions
Kori Gough, Partner, Seeds for Change Consulting, LLC
Missy Strittmatter, Events Coordinator, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin & Central Texas and
current president, Association of Fundraising Professionals
Special Events: Best Practices and Future Trends
Andrea Ball, Austin American Statesman
Bergan Casey, Seeds for Change Consulting, LLC
Kerri Quenell, Capital Area Food Bank
Sandra Zaragoza, Austin Business Journal
Media and Public Relations
Benita Trevino, PMI (R), Partner, Seeds for Change Consulting, LLC
Plan, Manage, Execute & Evaluate: Project Management and Proving Your Worth
Heather McKissick, Executive Director, Leadership Austin
Leadership Councils and Auxiliary Groups
Katherine Wright, Wright Family Foundation
Melanie Ridings, Topfer Family Foundation
Becky Pastner, St. David's Community Foundation
MariBen Ramsey, Austin Community Foundation and The Women's Fund of Central Texas
The Funding Cycle from the Funder's Perspective
Andrew Urban, Author: The Nonprofit Buyer
Technology Solutions
Armando Rayo, United Way
Theresa Medlin-Bella, Meals on Wheels and More
Benita Trevino, Seeds for Change Consulting
Volunteers: Recruiting, Training and Retaining
Kristina Thompson, Center for Child Protection
Claire England, Social Media expert
Bergan Casey, Communications Consultant, Seeds for Change Consulting
Carlene Wegmann Todd, Online Technologies, Seeds for Change Consulting
Social Media: Best Practices, Trends and Tips for Charities