Roger Devine
Roger Devine is a co-founder of Northworld, the developer and distributor of the award-winning SchoolAuction.net auction management software. Roger has 30+ years of experience working in software, website development, and publishing. He has chaired at least 30 auctions over the past 20 years and has served on the boards of several area nonprofits, including K9 Kavalry and the Golden Leaf Education Foundation. Roger currently lives in Portland, OR, and loves all dogs on the planet.
Evan Appleby
Evan Appleby is the CEO of ForOurSchool.org, a Math-A-Thon and Read-A-Thon platform focused on enhancing math skills, promoting literacy, and fostering community spirit. Through ForOurSchool.org, Evan is committed to not only raising essential funds for schools and organizations but also creating enjoyable learning experiences with real-world impact. When not working on the platform, you can usually find Evan on a pickleball court or volunteering at his daughters’ gym classes.
Philip Schmitz
Philip Schmitz is the CEO and founder of cloud-services leader BIS Global, creators of the CharityEngine fundraising & communications technology platform. Founded in 1999, Phil has managed the vision and strategy for BIS's suite of integrated business applications & hosting tools used by more than 400 businesses & non-profits.
Sandra Davis
Founder and President Sandra Davis leads Donorly with 30 years of fundraising experience and leadership. Sandra has consulted on numerous capital campaigns, led strategic planning and feasibility study efforts, and managed board development and recruitment efforts in addition to overseeing planned giving, special events, and annual giving programs. Under her leadership, Donorly has grown to support the fundraising efforts of over 75 clients to date.
Amy Eisenstein
Amy Eisenstein, ACFRE, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Capital Campaign Pro and a recognized leader in fundraising, with over 25 years of experience. She began her career working with organizations like Shelter Our Sisters, Rutgers University, and The New Jersey Institute for Social Justice. Since 2008, Amy has specialized in consulting for capital campaigns and major gifts. A frequent speaker and author, she has served on the AFP-NJ board, including two terms as President, and was honored with the Award for Consulting Excellence in 2019.
Kara Tambellini
For 25 years, Kara taught high school English in public and independent schools. She’s one of the newest members at Schoolauction.net and is enthusiastic about working with such a fabulous team. Kara spends her free time cooking, canning, hiking, and diving into great books. She’s always up for an adventure and cherishes time with good friends and family.
Sudatta Das
Sudatta is a seasoned content writer with over a decade of experience. As the senior content manager at WhyDonate, she has spent over four years specializing in crowdfunding and fundraising-related content. She is also a passionate reader and avid traveler.
