Special Guest-Richard Ajluni-Build Relationships With Donors

Highly successful fundraiser, Richard Ajluni, will share his secrets on How to Build Individual Donor Relationships. Ajluni is currently Director of Major Gifts at Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County.  Mr. Ajluni raised more than $5.0 million for the Alameda County Library Foundation as executive director. Previously, he was Director of External Relations for Joint Venture: Silicon Valley Network, a non profit organization that provides analysis and action on issues affecting our region's economy and quality of life.  Mr. Ajluni is also a former chair of the Arts Commission, City of San Jose. Ajluni has a long history of volunteerism and community leadership. He was a member of the first Artsopolis steering committee, Board Chair of MACLA, a multicultural arts organization, and he is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of Fundraising Professionals -Silicon Valley Chapter. He is a graduate of San Jose State University and Bellarmine College Prep.