Patrick is the Founder of Do Good Better Consulting, Amazon best selling author, speaker & podcaster of all things fundraising, and has spent nearly two decades in the nonprofit sector.

Lyndsay is a grantmaking officer at the Bush Foundation. She previously served Souris Basin Planning Council in Minot for 11 years, supporting community and economic development.

Sue is the Executive Director for the West Essentia Health Foundations where she has been employed since 2015. Sue’s previous fundraising experience has been with NDSU and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Anne is a tax manager for Eide Bailly in Fargo. She has been there since 2008, and specializes in tax compliance and consulting for tax exempt organizations. She currently serves as the vice president of the ND CPA Foundation.

Lisa Aisenbrey, MHA, SPHR, is the Vice President of People and Culture at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, a nonprofit dedicated to helping children and families succeed in the name of Christ through mental health care, education, and supportive services. She provides strategic leadership for human resources, culture, and quality functions, supporting more than 500 employees across the organization.

With over 20 years of leadership experience in healthcare and human resources, Lisa is passionate about building strong cultures where people feel supported, engaged, and able to do their best work. She has led initiatives in leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational transformation.

Becca is the executive director of the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region. She previously held various nonprofit positions in Grand Forks, St. Paul and in New York City.

Casondra serves as the Operations Manager at Jeremiah Program Fargo-Moorhead. She is passionate about giving back to the community and enjoys volunteering with Hope Blooms, Future Business Leaders of America, and 4-H.

Michelle Erickson was raised in the Bismarck-Mandan area and has worked in the nonprofit sector for 17 years. She is currently the Executive Director for the Abused Adult Resource Center.

Melanie is the Founder of Shift Happens Consulting, governance strategist, and speaker specializing in board leadership and strategic planning. With experience in public policy and nonprofit advocacy, she has worked alongside legislators, executives, and boards to strengthen mission impact and long-term sustainability across North Dakota.

Michael Helt serves the Development Director at First Care Health Center in Park River, North Dakota, where he leads fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement efforts to support rural healthcare initiatives. With a background in banking and financial management, Michael brings strong expertise in building relationships and advancing strategic initiatives. He plays a key role in major campaigns and community partnerships that help expand services and strengthen access to care.

Michael is passionate about connecting people with meaningful opportunities to support healthcare close to home and is deeply committed to improving the wellbeing of rural communities served by First Care Health Center.

Megan Indvik serves as the Deputy State Director for Americans for Prosperity – North Dakota, where she leads grassroots strategy, community partnerships, and policy initiatives that expand freedom and opportunity across the state. With more than 15 years of experience in business and nonprofit leadership, she brings a practical, people-first approach to solving problems and helping North Dakotans remove the barriers standing in their way.

Tracy serves as the chief financial officer for the Community Violence Intervention Center where she has been employed since 2018. She has over 25 years of experience in not-for-profit leadership and is a member of the ND CPA Society and the AICPA.

Melanie Smith serves as the Discipleship Pastor at CrossPoint Church in Watford City, North Dakota. In her role, she helps individuals deepen their faith through discipleship, spiritual growth opportunities and meaningful community connections. Melanie is passionate about equipping people to live out their faith, fostering authentic relationships, and creating welcoming environments where individuals can grow and thrive. Through her ministry leadership, she works to develop discipleship pathways that encourage lifelong learning, service, and engagement within the church and broader community.

Sargianna is the Executive Director/Founder of Arts for All. Sargianna is also employed as Lead Operations Officer at Community Options. Sargianna is dedicated to opportunity for underserved communities. With a deep commitment to service, she actively contributes to numerous boards and committees focused on creating lasting impact across arts, education, and social justice sectors.  Sargianna checked an item off of her bucket list when she became a co-host of the podcast, These are Your Neighbors, a podcast which features local change-makers who are making a difference in their local community.