Diane M. Carlson

Chairman

• Over 4 decades of fundraising experience 

• AFP Las Vegas Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

• Former Chairman of IDC & founder of 1-2-1 Philanthropic Services 

PAUL A. Dunne, cfre

Executive Vice President

• AFP Greater Dallas Chapter board member

• AFP Colorado Chapter Outstanding Fundraiser Award Recipient

• AFP International Foundation Board member

michael e. blimes

Senior Vice President  of Client Development

• Five decades of fundraising and executive leadership experience 

• Board member of Sequoia Springs Trauma Healing Center

• B.A. in Journalism, The Ohio State University

Gwen Paxon, CFRE

Vice President of Client Services

• 20 years of development experience

• President of the AFP NJ chapter

• B.S., Temple University, M.A., Saint Mary’s University, MBA, North Park University

shannon brennan

Vice President of Business Development

• Over 20 years of management and executive leadership experience

• Successful track record working in various non-profit fundraising roles including operations, sales, and finance

• B.S., Arkansas State University

Nancy Weeks

Associate Vice President of Campaign Services

• Over eight years of experience leading Catapult's dynamic campaign services team

• Actively involved with the AFP Las Vegas chapter

• Provides exceptional service to our campaign clients

Claudia Thompson

Senior Campaign Services Account Manager

• 20 years of development experience 

• Expertise with capital campaigns, grant writing, and telefundraising

• Experience on both the consulting and institutional sides of fundraising

David beasley, phd

Campaign Services Account Manager

• Exceptional coach and motivator for clients

• Expertise in nonprofit writing & communications

• BA from Roanoke College, MA from Virginia Commonwealth University, and PhD from University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Evan White

Client Services Manager

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• Over six years of experience working in fundraising

• Expertise in increasing fundraising capacity and database management

• B.A., University of North Texas ​

kayla jones

Call Center Manager

• Over 3 years of leadership in Catapult's call center

• Directly managed hundreds of fundraising specialists

• Extensive experience training on fundraising best practices

William FreyD

Former Chairman Emeritus

• Founded IDC, Ltd. in 1974, which become one of the largest firms in fundraising history with more than 300 employees

• Founder of the Phone/Mail solicitation process

• Founder of SFS Entertainment  

Rita Corwin

Gift Planning Consultant

• Over 20 years of planned giving and major gift development experience

• Principal of Corwin Consulting, LLC

• B.S., Union College, MBA, NYU Stern School of Business

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Carol Pribulka

Gift Planning Consultant

• 20 years of fundraising experience 

• Principal of Carol Pribulka Philanthropy Services LLC 

• B.A., Bloomsburg University, M.A., The George Washington University, Executive Certificate, Georgetown University

Anthony R. Alonso

President

• Over 30 years of fundraising experience

• Raised over $1 billion for his clients over the last ten years alone

• AFP Las Vegas Chapter board member

Maria Healy

Senior Vice President 

• Over 25 years of fundraising experience 

• Managed hundreds of client accounts throughout her career 

• Expertise in project management and fundraising strategy

Zina Birmingham

Vice President of Client Strategy

• Over 20 years of fundraising experience 

• Began her fundraising career as a student caller and has held many leadership positions at Catapult

• B.S., CUNY’s Brooklyn College

Jeff Grandy

Vice President  of Client Development

• Over 10 years of non-profit leadership experience

• Fundraising Instructor at UNLV

• B.S., University of New Brunswick, Post-Graduate Certificate from George Brown College, M.Ed., University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Gayle Union

Senior Consultant, Legacy Call Programs

• Over 35 years of fundraising experience, and 25 years specifically in planned giving.

• Past-President of the National Capital Gift Planning Council

• Former board member of her local AFP chapter

Karen Molnar

Associate Vice President of Marketing

• Over a decade of experience in marketing leadership 

• Board member of the Las Vegas chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and American Marketing Association

• B.S., Montclair State University

ryan schmucker

Campaign Services Account Manager

• Successful career in development and sales

• Accomplished project manager and grant writer

• B.S., Soka University of America, M.A., Norwich University

Lee Carlos

Campaign Services Research Manager

• Began her successful career in development in 2004

• Manages Catapult's team of prospect researchers 

• Expertise in grant writing, donor management, major donor research profiles, and call center operations​

Desiree Potter

Information Services Manager

• Nearly 10 years of experience in various leadership roles

• Superior database management skills

• Expertise in letter generation & production

Darian Mathoslah

Call Center Manager

• Expertise in maximizing call center results while motivating her team

• HR professional specializing in sourcing, talent acquisition, and employee retention

• B.S., Sam Houston State University

Julie Carter

Gift Planning Consultant

• Over 30 years of experience in fundraising

• President of the Carter Consulting Group LLC for nearly ten years

• Past board member of the Association of Philanthropic Counsel

Carrie Harrison

Gift Planning Consultant

• Over three decades of experience in development and 22 years working directly in planned giving

• Past board member of the National Capital Gift Planning Council

• B.A., College of William and Mary​

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