Join us as we wrap #Raise2022. Experience the energy and excitement of our closing session. Our final panel explores what it truly means to be #Fearless as a fundraiser, leader, and organization. Hear dynamic Emcee Reggie Rivers, Keynote Shanna Adamic, and OneCause VP of Marketing (and former fundraiser) Kelly Velasquez-Hague, get real on life and fundraising. This dynamic roundtable will arm you with powerful insights to journey forth, taking lessons learned back to your teams and causes.
Speakers
Reggie Rivers-old
President, The Gala Team
Reggie is a former Denver Broncos running back who played 6 seasons in the NFL. In 2013, he founded The Gala Team, and has grown the company from 6 events that first year to hundreds of events annually. The Gala Team supported nonprofits of all shapes and sizes during the COVID-19 virtual pivot, becoming a trusted resource for strategies and thought leadership.Reggie is also a media personality and author, who has worked in newspaper, radio and television in Denver. He has written five books, the latest is the award winning novel, “The Colony: A Political Tale”. Reggie’s professional variety ultimately led him to his find his true love in life — serving as a benefit auctioneer to help nonprofits achieve their fundraising goals.
Shanna Adamic
Executive Director & Raise Emcee, Oracle Health Foundation
Shanna Adamic is Executive Director for the Oracle Health Foundation, a global leader in healthcare technology. She also serves as Executive Director of Cerner Charitable Foundation, passionately advocating for equitable access to healthcare for children and reducing disparities in communities around the world.
As a rare brain tumor survivor, Shanna remains committed to Cerner’s purpose of helping health happen. Her training as a former NFL cheerleader is core to her competitive, bold and optimistic personality. She is a powerful, passionate speaker delivering messages of empowerment and hope to fellow philanthropy professionals.
Kelly Velasquez-Hague
VP of Marketing, OneCause
Kelly brings more than 20 years of fundraising, nonprofit management, and sales/marketing experience to her role at OneCause. As VP of Marketing, Kelly manages all of the company’s content strategy and execution. She’s passionate about empowering great missions and loves that her current role allows her to continue to help nonprofits reach new donors and raise more funds.
