Leadership

On behalf of the chapter board and members of the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Northeast Ohio chapter, we extend a warm welcome to our site!

As we step into the exciting year of 2024, our focus is on fostering continued growth, meaningful networking, mentorship, and the cherished friendships we have cultivated. Through this year, we are committed to providing valuable professional development opportunities, enabling you to earn CFRE credits, fostering connections with fellow fundraising professionals in Northeast Ohio, and actively contributing to our community’s celebration and advancement of philanthropy.

We highly value our chapter members and extend a warm invitation to all professionals at all stages of their careers to join us and actively engage. We trust that the resources we offer will prove instrumental in your important work within the community. Our commitment extends to each member of our leadership board, dedicated to serving you in their respective roles. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, as we are here to connect and support. Additional information can be found below, and we look forward to your participation in our upcoming educational events, FOCUS on Philanthropy, and National Philanthropy Day (NPD). We look forward to seeing you!

Sincerely,

Doreen Thorne

 

P.S. If you are not currently a chapter member, please consider joining today!


President 
Marion Drake, CFRE
Walsh Jesuit High School

President Elect and VP of Professional Development
Sue Figler, JD, MA
iGiftFund
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Immediate Past President
Doreen Thorne
A Blessed Path, Inc.
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Treasurer
Susan Kosco
Dobrada Consulting


Secretary
Susan Schweitzer 
Ohio Living Foundation


VP Membership & Chair, Mentoring
Dawn Moeglin
Full-Circle Fundraising
Chair, IDEA
Amy Crawford
Young Life
Co-Chair, IDEA
Alex Ickes
United Way of Greater Stark County



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Chair, National Philanthropy Day
Leslie Genovese
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Laura VillwockCo-Chair, National Philanthropy Day
Laura Villwock
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Chair, Focus on Philanthropy
David Walker
Christian Children's Home of Ohio
Paula MastroianniChair, Scholarships
Paula Mastorianni
 The Pregnancy and Parenting Center

Co-Chair, Professional Development
Tiffany Leeper, MPA
Wayne Center for the Arts
Julie CarusoMember at Large
The Cleveland Orchestra

Member At Large
Angela Barnes, MBA, CFRE
Carter

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Member at Large
Renee Scherick, CFRE
Kent State University
Member at Large
National First Ladies Library & Museum
Who We Are - Just Jennifer, LLCChapter Administrator
Jennifer Hamilton
Just Jennifer, LLC