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It has been an absolute pleasure working with Shari over the last decade on our long-term charitable giving strategy. Read More “Frank”

Rich Frank

Former President, Disney Studios

Founder, Frank Family Vineyards

Leslie Frank
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist
Co-Founder, Frank Family Vineyards

Shari makes challenging topics approachable for individuals and agencies with varying levels of experience with fundraising. She is warm, genuine, and brings an incredible depth of knowledge. Read More “Kolisetty”

Jaya Kolisetty, MA, MBA
Executive Director

Rape Advocacy Counseling & Education Services (RACES)

Not only was her expertise evident, her enthusiasm and genuine interest in helping individuals find their philanthropic purpose were contagious. Read More “Kuebler”

Jacob D. Kuebler, CFP®, EA
Bluestem Financial Advisors, LLC

She works with us as a partner – listening, brainstorming, advising. You know you are working with a pro. Read More “Donaldson”

William H. Donaldson
Former Chairman and CEO, Securities and Exchange Commission

Founding Dean, Yale School of Management

Jane Phillips Donaldson
Founder, Phillips Oppenheim
Former Chair, University of Illinois Foundation

Shari was personable, funny, and engaging, while giving us tools and strategies we could apply right away. She made the process enjoyable and approachable, and we all left feeling energized instead of overwhelmed. Read More “Rogers”

Katy Rogers
Director of CTAs & Facilities, USTA Texas

Within three months of initiation with our members, more than $40,000 was received through unique gift vehicles introduced through Shari’s work. Read More “Livesay”

Sarah Livesay
Executive Director, Grand Prairie Friends

Shari joined our meetings with key charitable organizations and with our estate planning attorney to make sure our charitable intent would be fulfilled in the manner we wanted, and that it was accurately reflected in our wills. Read More “Ore”

Rob and Diane Ore

We now have a road map over the next three years to direct our focus in making the biggest impact we can while remaining true to our mission. Read More “Berger”

Ryan Berger
Board Member, Luella’s Lodge

Shari is an accomplished pro. She has an easy-going style, the right personality, excellent follow through, and attention to detail. Read More “Francis”

Phil Francis
Former CEO, PetSmart
Nita Francis
Family Foundation President, Community Volunteer

Her passion for making a difference in the world is contagious and has inspired those she works with to pursue a higher level of charitable giving. Read More “Marker”

Angie Hatfield Marker, CAP®
Former President & CEO, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois

She cares deeply about her clients and ensuring they fulfill their philanthropic goals. Read More “Korr”

Wynne Korr, PhD
Professor and Dean Emerita

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Social Work

In a few short months we went from organizing ourselves and our entity to initiating a clear road map, which includes our first major fundraising event. Read More “Schumacher”

John Schumacher
President

Recovery Happens Board of Directors

She is a skilled professional, has great ideas, and boundless energy. Read More “Stroup”

Stanley Stroup
Retired Counsel, Wells Fargo & Company

Shari is a skilled presenter and brings a wealth of knowledge and practical examples that have enabled our local nonprofit leaders to build their capacity as effective fundraisers. Read More “Kirk”

Genevieve Kirk
Interim Director, Community Foundation of East Central Illinois

Shari has been a pleasure to work with and has been an integral part of our client’s professional advisor team. Read More “Foley”

John D. Foley, CFP®
Lifewise Wealth Advisors

Shari Fox provided the frank, professional guidance to an inspiration that had little grasp of the necessary steps. Read More “Boze”

Larry Boze
Retired Agricultural Researcher

Shari Fox was immensely helpful when we first began to consider how to have the impact we wanted following the sale of our company. Read More “Kleinmuntz”

Catherine Kleinmuntz
Principal, Kleinmuntz Associates

Shari asked insightful questions during the needs assessment phase which led to my better understanding of both our funding history and the building blocks of a major gift program. Read More “Alter”

Leslie Alter
Donor Relations Director

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