Barbara LevyBarbara Levy, ACFRE is a seasoned professional with 29 years experience in development. She is one of 63 individuals in the country to qualify for and earn the Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive credential. Barbara is a nationally recognized cosultant and speaker on board and organizational development and fundraising. In 1998, the Association of Fundraising Professionals recognized Barbara at their International Conference as the Outstanding Fundraising Executive.Barbara has authored numerous articles and was co-author of Successful Special Events, Planning, Hosting, Evaluating. She recently authored a chapter Taking your Fund Development Program to the Next Level. This work is included in the supplement to The Nonprofit Handbook edited by James Greenfield and published by John Wiley & Sons. She served as the editor the NSFRE Fund-Raising Dictionary, and currently chairs the task force serving as editor for the forth-coming edition of the AFP Fundraising Dictionary.As a community volunteer, Barbara is the chair of Leave A Legacy Southern Arizona, and a member of the Dean's Board for the College of Fine Arts at The University of Arizona. She is a graduate of The University of Vermont, The Fund Raising School, and The National Planned Giving Institute. Read More Read Less