Funding the Future: Strategies for School Fundraising and Development

Jeff is no stranger to fundraising events, having participated in them for over 25 years. He ran his first fundraiser in 2005 and has managed over 50 auction events and fundraisers for his own charities, not to mention hundreds more with Handbid. Jeff has been involved in technical product and software development since 1996 and has built and managed mobile app solutions since 2008. When it became clear that he and his wife, Kari Porter, needed a better solution for their fundraisers, developing a mobile bidding app was a no-brainer. The result? Jeff and his wife Kari developed and launched Handbid in 2011. The rest is what they call “history”.

With a passion for making a positive impact, Sara has spent her career helping education and nonprofit industry clients work smarter and achieve results through innovative technology. Prior to that, she worked in higher education enrollment for nearly ten years focusing on educational access. She is passionate about finding practical solutions that make a difference both at work and in her community.

Betsy Oliver has spent most of her 20-year fundraising career in the field of education, working at Oglethorpe University, Emory University and The Children's School, all in Atlanta. Since 2018, she has served as a consultant for various schools and nonprofits, and is currently the Director of Fundraising Services at Purpose Possible.

Rebecca is the SVP of Strategic Development at ShopRaise. She connects partners and accounts to the ShopRaise platform. With a proven record of 20+ years of fundraising and marketing success, Rebecca’s goal is to help organizations grow their revenue, thus allowing more time to focus on their mission. She is passionate about providing the best service and user experience for organizations and supporters.