Fundraising isn't magic, its about telling a compelling story and aligning donor values with your mission.
David Sherman’s journey in the nonprofit world began with a pivotal decision to leave law school after one week, realizing his true passion lay in empowering communities and fighting poverty.
With over 30 years of experience, David has served in leadership positions with nationally recognized like Big Brothers Big Sisters, Feeding America, and Girl Scouts of the USA. Throughout his career, he’s driven strategic growth, raised millions in funding, and cultivated lasting relationships with donors and community leaders.
David’s dedication to making a real difference has quietly shaped countless lives, always driven by a deep care for those he serves.
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Shadiin Garcia, Shoreline Consulting
Dr. Shadiin Garcia (Laguna Pueblo/Chicana) is a systems strategist, policy leader, educator, and cultural practitioner with over two decades of experience advancing equity, leadership development, and structural transformation across public, nonprofit, philanthropic, and tribal sectors. Nationally respected for her ability to move between community-rooted work and large-scale systems change, Dr. Garcia brings a powerful blend of analytical rigor, lived experience, and relational leadership to complex challenges…
“No matter what anybody tells you, words and ideas can change the world.”
—John Keating (Dead Poets Society)