Correspondence: Lilya Wagner, Counterpart International, Tel: + 1 202 296 9676; Email: coplilya@cs.com

¹is the Principal of J.G. Pettey & Associates, a consulting firm serving foundations and nonprofits. She is an acknowledged authority on the topics of diversity and ethics and has presented to over 50 organizations nationally and internationally. Her award-winning book, Cultivating Diversity in Fundraising, was published by Wiley in 2001. J.G. Pettey & Associates works with a wide range of clients on board development, strategic planning, fundraising, and diversity initiatives. She is the former CEO of the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, which was one of the fastest growing community foundations in California during her tenure. Her lengthy nonprofit career also includes work with the American Red Cross, United Way, YMCA, and the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.

²works for an international development organization, Counterpart International, where she established and is managing a philanthropic fundraising program, therefore diversifying the largely government income funding sources. Previously, she served at the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University where she held the positions of Associate Director, Public Service and Director of the Women's Philanthropy. In addition to being a fundraising practitioner, Dr. Wagner is a frequent speaker and workshop presenter. As an accomplished author, her published writings include articles and book chapters on philanthropy, fundraising and the nonprofit sector.