About the Speakers: What You Need to Know to Raise Money From Overseas Donors

Amelia Aldred supports a team of domestic and international gift officers by providing strategic research on donors and philanthropic trends. She currently focuses on Latin America but has worked on prospect research in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australia, and North America. Aldred also teaches seminars on international philanthropy, industrial research, and internal communications at national and regional conferences.

On June 17, Katie Fanning will take on the role of prospect research and database manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden, where she will work to expand the organization’s international fundraising efforts. Fanning currently is senior analyst at the University of Chicago, where she supports a team of domestic and global fundraisers by providing tailored research that helps target prospective donors. Her research at the university focuses on Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Previously, Fanning was a prospect researcher at the Art Institute of Chicago.

As producer of the Chronicle’s monthly webinar series, Margie Fleming Glennon develops the topics and identifies speakers for each session. She also serves as editor of the Resource Center, a collection of practical tools and how-to guides on philanthropy.com. Before joining the Chronicle, she worked in nonprofit communications for many years, most recently as communications director for the nonprofit Share Our Strength.