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.

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 Gaebe is the North Dakota Public Policy Director for the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota chapter. She uses her passion for public policy to change the lives of those living with dementia and their caregivers.

Myrna has served as the executive director of Community of Care in rural Cass County since 2011. She previously was a public school band director and a youth and Christian education director.

Megan Indvik is the Chief Advancement Officer at F5 Project, leading fundraising, marketing, and strategic partnerships to support people reentering the community after incarceration or treatment. With 15+ years in the corporate sector, she brings a unique perspective to nonprofit work—blending business strategy with a passion for systems change in North Dakota and beyond.

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.

Stacy is the executive director of 31:8 Project in Bismarck. She has served on an extensive list of boards and has volunteered for several community activities including the Farwest Rotary Club, North Dakota Human Trafficking Task Force and the North Dakota Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Task Force.

Gayla is the Foundation Director for Missouri Slope in Bismarck. Serving nonprofits for over three decades, Gayla's experience includes executive leadership, fundraising/marketing, higher education, foster care, and healthcare. She has served as a board/committee member for many organizations and worked as a producer for National Public Radio during her early career as a journalist. She, too, served as a congressional office staff member in Washington, DC, for Rep. Les Aspin (WI).

Melanie Smith is the executive director of Bakken Oil Rush Ministry, a nonprofit in western North Dakota that walks alongside individuals and families in crisis by providing physical, spiritual, and social support. With over 12 years of nonprofit experience, she actively serves on a variety of local and regional boards and is committed to strengthening community connections and collaborative service.

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.