¹is President of eScanlan Company; he founded this nonprofi t management consulting fi rm in 2001 and has since worked with a number of local, regional, national, and international clients. Prior to founding his fi rm, he spent 18 years as Vice President and Senior Vice President of The Alford Group Inc., a national consulting fi rm. He has also served as a foundation program officer and fi scal manager at The Chicago Community Trust, the foundation offi cer for The Brookings Institution, the Director of Development for Defenders of Wildlife, and as an independent consultant to several organizations. Prior to his career in nonprofi t consulting and development, he spent ten years as a college and university administrator and teacher. In addition to his consulting work, Gene holds several academic appointments, including serving as: Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Maryland University College; Associate Professorial Lecturer in International Affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University; and as a member of the Advisory Council for the George Mason University Nonprofi t Management Program. He also is a certifi ed on-line instructor. He Chaired the Association of Fundraising Professionals' (AFP) Research Council, served on the Steering Committee for the Professional Advancement Division, and recently served a third term as a Board member of AFP's DC Chapter. He continues to serve on several AFP committees and task forces. He is a published author and a frequent presenter. He received the 2003 Professional Fundraiser of the Year award for the DC Chapter of AFP.