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E-mail Margaret Linnane	Margaret Linnane is the executive director of the Philanthropy Center. Prior to coming to the Center, Ms. Linnane was the executive director of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida for 18 years. Her extensive experience in resource development, program and fiscal management, and community outreach were paramount in selecting her to lead the Philanthropy Center in 2004. Ms. Linnane fills a number of volunteer roles in Central Florida. She serves on the advisory boards of 2-1-1 Community Resources and the Nonprofit Management Advisory Board of the University of Central Florida's College of Health and Public Affairs. She also serves on Heart of Florida United Way's Community Impact Steering Committee. Ms. Linnane is past president of the Florida Association of Food Banks, former chair of the Heart of Florida United Way's Council of Agency Executives, and served on the board of directors of Gulf States Credit Union. A past recipient of the prestigious Martin L. Bell Memorial Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship awarded annually to a nonprofit executive in the Corporate M.B.A. Program at the Roy E. Crummer Graduate School of Business, Linnane holds an M.B.A., and a B.A. from Rollins College.

	Emily Furlong is the senior program manager responsible for professional continuing education for nonprofit organizations. Her nonprofit experience includes planning and development, nonprofit and volunteer management, training, and board governance in the fields of domestic violence, senior services, housing and emergency management. She has been a founding member of two nonprofit organizations and served as executive director of one. Ms. Furlong has been active in the nonprofit community since completing her undergraduate education at the University of Mississippi.
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	Lee Bailey coordinates and teaches fundraising workshops at the Philanthropy Center. Her thirty-year career is divided between the nonprofit and educational sectors. She has served as an executive director for several social service and art organizations and has been responsible for resource development in various educational settings. Ms. Bailey held the position of Director of Resource Development at Brevard Community College and was president of the Florida Council of Resource Development until her recent retirement from that position in April. Ms. Bailey holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of New Mexico, educational credentials from the University of Alabama, and a Master of Liberal Studies from Rollins College.
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	Brian Henties is the program manager responsible for the areas of business development, advocacy & public policy, and the Certificate in Nonprofit Management. He has had over 12 years of nonprofit management experience working in faith-based, education, housing, community organizing, and advocacy organizations. Additionally, he has had 15 years of legislative political experience and served as president of Ohio Citizen Action, one of the largest advocacy organizations in Ohio. He volunteers with the Orange County Public Schools Compact Mentor Program and the Federation of Congregations United to Serve (FOCUS). He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Dayton.
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	Kaia W. Forgét is the program manager responsible for the Donors Forum of Central Florida and executive transition programming. Her nonprofit experience includes program planning and development, volunteer management as well as training. She has worked with AmeriCorps service programs nationwide as well as local regional and education-based nonprofits. She is a member of the board of directors for the League of Women Voters of Orange County and serves as co-chair of the League Education Committee. Kaia received a B.A. in Communication Studies from Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y., and an M.A. in Mass Communication from the University of Central Florida.
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	Ginny Justice is the executive assistant at the Center. Most of her experience with the nonprofit community has been as a volunteer. Her experience ranges from hospital work to educational assistance to community service with faith-based organizations. She is currently on the board of trustees at the Mennello Museum of American Art. Ms. Justice received her B.A. from the University of Central Florida and is currently a student in the Master of Liberal Studies program at Rollins.
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	Barbara Van Arsdale is the Center’s administrative assistant and provides support for the Donors Forum of Central Florida. After resigning from a banking career to raise a family, Ms. Van Arsdale served the community as a volunteer for several organizations, including the Maitland Art Center, a faith-based organization, and for many years in the Seminole County Public and private schools. Ms. Van Arsdale earned a B.A. in Accounting from Rollins College.
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	Jenny Newhouse is the workshop coordinator for the Center. Most of her experience with the nonprofit community has been in the education sector. Prior to joining the Philanthropy Center, she coordinated workshops and other events for the Center for School Improvement & Policy Studies at Boise State University. Ms. Newhouse holds a B.B.A in Marketing from Boise State University.
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