AFPKC November Virtual Meetup - Tis the Season for Philanthropy!

When:  Nov 19, 2020 from 08:00 AM to 09:00 AM (CT)
Associated with  AFPKC
Tis the Season for Philanthropy!

2020 is coming to a close and we’re nearing the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” For fundraising professionals, the last few months of the year are critical and usually the busiest of the year. Join Marie Dispenza, UMKC Foundation, and Chelan David, Youth Volunteer Corps, for a discussion around end of year giving and how organizations are approaching such a busy time for philanthropy during a pandemic. Bring a cup of coffee for this morning meetup and be prepared for a fun “Who Said” trivia contest.

Sign up early for a chance to win!
When you sign-up by Thursday, November 12, you just might win a bag of coffee! Two people will be selected to win one 12 oz. bag of the Autumn Harvest coffee blend by The Roasterie, and it will be shipped directly to your home or office.  Your morning coffee could be on Chelan and Marie!


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Marie Dispenza
Marie Dispenza joined the UMKC Foundation as its director of major gifts for the UMKC School of Law in 2020. Marie’s professional and personal activities exemplify her commitment to the nonprofit community. Marie led the charitable foundation of the Kansas City Royals, Royals Charities, as its director from 2013 through 2018. She has worked in fundraising, marketing, and development roles at Wayside Waifs, Rose Brooks Center, and most recently, at KC Pet Project as its chief development officer. Marie is an alumna of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Centurions Leadership Program and has been personally active within the Kansas City animal welfare community since adopting an energetic terrier in 2009. Marie has also served Legal Aid of Western Missouri, where she previously worked as a staff attorney.

Marie earned a B.S. degree in journalism with an emphasis in sales and marketing at the University of Kansas. A member of the Missouri Bar, she graduated from the UMKC School of Law where she was the president of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. She resides in Kansas City, Missouri, with Buddy and their two adopted terriers, Tobin and Lincoln.


Chelan David
Chelan David serves as Director of Development for Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC), a national organization that works with youth ages 11-18. Chelan volunteers frequently and is passionate about inspiring youth to undertake a lifetime commitment to service. Prior to joining YVC, Chelan worked at Univision, the global Spanish-language television network. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.S. in Journalism. During his free time Chelan enjoys jogging, traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with his two daughters.

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