Brian has extensive nonprofit experience, launching local chapters, directing new nonprofits, and building cross-sector partnerships for community development. He has worked across education, healthcare, mentoring, and human services, helping nonprofits secure funding to drive transformative outcomes.

As General Manager of Convergent Nonprofit Solutions, Brian leads a team of fundraising professionals serving clients nationwide. With over 20 years in the nonprofit sector, including nine in capital campaign management, he has helped raise over $150 million for organizations across the country.

Carson-Newman College, Johnson City, TN (BA, Business Management & Marketing)

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With a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising, Daniel Hall has been instrumental in helping organizations raise over $50 million for mission-driven projects. 

Today, Daniel serves as the Senior Director of Managed Services at Harness Giving, providing Development Staffing Solutions to nonprofit organizations. 

Daniel’s leadership at Harness Giving continues to empower nonprofits by offering accessible, cost-effective fundraising solutions, helping organizations diversify their income and build sustainable donor bases.

Li Li is Managing Partner for FourSquare Research, Inc. She is responsible for project direction, client relations, and business development.

With more than 15 years experience in market research and business planning for non-profit organizations, Li Li has extensive hands-on experience and a wealth of knowledge concerning non-profits. In her previous role as Senior Vice President at The Winfield Consulting Group, she led and directed over 300 projects from start to finish and has worked on over 500 studies for non-profit organizations nationwide.

Email Li Li at lili@foursquareresearch.com

As President & CEO of the YMCA of Catawba Valley, I am responsible for providing visionary leadership, overseeing operations, developing impactful programs, engaging with the community and stakeholders, fundraising, and ensuring compliance and risk management.  I find the most enjoyment in working closely with the people who make our YMCA a home/hub/family - our staff team, volunteers, and members of the community.

Rex has generated over $100 million for various nonprofit organizations over his 30+ year career. He has led development efforts for churches, nonprofits, and universities.

During his career, he has had the opportunity to work with over two dozen college, university, and private college-preparatory institutions, with responsibilities ranging from directing capital and comprehensive campaigns to the overhaul of development operations. For instance, he reworked Catawba College’s (NC) annual fund program, exceeding their $1.2 million goal each year, and energized Rockford College’s (IL) annual fund, doubling the four-year campaign goal and raising over $10 million.

Rex’s talents are suited for his role, interfacing with Convergent clients and assisting the Project Directors who serve them.

Sarah Sprinkle is the CEO and Founder of Sarah Sprinkle Philanthropy. She is a strategist who helps organizations grow by prioritizing the initiatives that will be the catalyst for smart growth. Her practice is simple: collaborate, listen, think, and implement. When organizations operate like a business, they can see the bottom line quicker so that they can focus more time and effort on their mission.