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THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHAPTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS ANNOUNCES ITS NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS Contact Name: Terri Medina Contact Email: terri.medina@lighthouseeducationcenter.org Contact Phone Number: 941-359-1404 SARASOTA, Fla. – Jan. 26, 2021 – The Southwest Florida Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-SWFL) is one of the most active chapters of professional fundraisers in the nation, offering members the opportunity to obtain continuing education, connect with colleagues, and engage in creative thinking for the betterment of the nonprofit sector.. AFP-SWFL focuses on delivering innovative educational programs and events to help members reach their professional goals in the fundraising field. "For decades the AFP Southwest Florida Chapter has been helping nonprofit development professionals raise money by providing practical education and ethical guidance," said Chapter President, Tracy Vanderneck, MSM, CFRE. "Now, as both philanthropists and fundraising evolve to embrace new philosophies and methods of giving, our AFP Chapter is evolving too. We're committed to delivering relevant and timely programming, and to broadening access to membership to encompass fundraising professionals from all types and sizes of organizations. I am thrilled that the 2021 AFP Southwest Florida Chapter board has such committed, knowledgeable and talented professionals that will help ensure the chapter continues to elevate the profession of nonprofit fundraising." AFP-SWFL is proud to announce its 2021 Board of Directors: Executive Board Tracy Vanderneck, MSM, CFRE, Phil-Com LLC, President Amy Towery, CFRE, ACFRE, Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, President-Elect Lee Ann Rodriguez, MA, MBA, DBA, Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, Secretary Scott Hinckley, CFRE, Allegiance Fundraising, Treasurer Janet Ginn, CFRE, Pines of Sarasota Foundation, Immediate Past President Board Members At-Large Debra Flynt-Garrett, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Morgan Gerhart, Players Centre for Performing Arts Kevin Hughes, New College Foundation Lisa Intagliata, CFRE, Resilient Retreat, Inc. Kathy Jordan, WUSF Public Media Terri Medina, MPA, Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center Andria Piekarz, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Sara Curtis Robinson, CFRE, The Sarasota Ballet Rafael Robles, Sarasota Military Academy Foundation Linda Watterworth, Children First Sarah Wertheimer, Embracing Our Differences Kim Noyes, AFP Southwest Florida, Chapter Administrator The Southwest Florida Chapter is committed to growing professionalism and diversity among its membership, increasing the opportunities and resources provided to its members and celebrating the philanthropic heritage of the Sarasota/Manatee Community. For more information, visit www.afpswfl.org.