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In its 10 years of telling the stories of local nonprofits, Desert Charities News has built the largest database of charities within the region. This allows us to stay current on the individuals who are at the forefront of these organizations – helping them grow and thrive.

This section is dedicated to the men who serve the desert’s philanthropic community through their leadership, vision and benevolent spirit. Learn more about these exceptional men and what inspires the passion in their purpose.

Aside from giving time and treasure to the causes that have touched their hearts, these men are also prominent driving forces in the community – using their influence to benefit others in need.

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Mark Anton

AAP Food Samaritans CEO-Executive Director Personal Mission Statement To extend kindness and tolerance to those not as fortunate as myself and make a constant effort to bring happiness and love along the way.

Success Is enjoying a rewarding job, having an incredible & loving partner, a decent roof over my head, two wonderful golden retrievers and a ton of friends.

Your Life in Four Words Partner, Dogs, Work & Friends.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is a way of both acknowledging and sharing one’s own good fortune.

Living a philanthropic life on a daily basis provides an abundance of rewarding opportunities.

Kristian P. Ardelian, J.D. Al Arguello Eisenhower Health Foundation Senior Director Personal Mission Statement To encourage, engage and equip others to believe in the possibilities.

Success Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses and fill your life with love and respect from family, friends, and community.

Your Life in Four Words I can do it.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy creates opportunities. Charitable acts of kindness spread quickly and create endless ripple effects in the world.

Bank of America SVP- Market President Inland Empire Personal Mission Statement To make a positive difference with lasting impact in the community where I live and work.

Success Having a close-knit family environment and being a contributing member to the quality of life in my community.

Your Life in Four Words Family, service, relationships, faith.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy addresses unmet needs for projects and initiatives that make our world a better place to live and raise a family.

Childrens Playtime Productions Co-Director

Desert Arc President/CEO

Personal Mission Statement To create opportunities for people to enhance their lives through work, faith and family by using my career background and life experiences.

Success Developing new relationships while strengthening existing ones.

Personal Mission Statement To create a plethora of opportunities for youth desiring to express themselves through performing arts to experience the attendant growth and development.

Success Knowing that you did the best that you can to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Your Life in Four Words Always remember your roots.

Your Life in Four Words Living life’s great play!

Personal Mission Statement Treat all people with dignity, compassion and respect, and always let your actions be governed by honesty and integrity.

Importance of Philanthropy Helping others to improve their situation helps your community grow and prosper.

Jeff L. Grubbe serves as Tribal Chairman for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. With his election in 2006 to the Tribal Council, Chairman Grubbe continues a legacy of service and follows in his grandfather Lawrence Pierce’s footsteps, who also once served on the Tribal Council.

Chairman Grubbe is most inspired by God, family and Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians tribal membership. Under the leadership of Chairman Grubbe and the Tribal Council, the Tribe has given millions of dollars to dozens of charities over the past decade.

In addition, each year, the Tribe presents an annual Charity Golf Tournament that raises nearly $200,000 that is distributed to at least five charities each year.

“We live in a great community with good people,” Chairman Grubbe says. “It’s an honor to give to charities. They are the ones doing the hard work.”

Frederick Axelrod, MD Charles Balgenorth Richard Balocco LifeStream Blood Bank President/CEO

Jeff L. Grubbe

Importance of Philanthropy Experiencing performing arts programs impacts self-confidence, creativity, growth and development. Philanthropy has been essential to us making that difference for well over 100,000 youth.

Success Setting standards of excellence to achieve successful outcomes while providing a vision for the future to ensure continuous success.

Your Life in Four Words Love, Visionary, Family, Romantic.

Importance of Philanthropy Part of living is helping others who are not as blessed as yourself and enhance their quality of life.

Chairman Grubbe is also involved in various organizations across Indian Country including service to the following boards: Nike N7, Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Indian Nations, National Indian Gaming Association and the National Congress of American Indians. In addition, he serves on the Board of Trustees of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

Chairman Grubbe was recognized with a 40 Under 40 Award from The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.

In addition, he was also recognized by Palm Springs Life Magazine with a 40 Under 40 Award for distinguished young professionals contributing to the success of the Coachella Valley.

Grubbe earned his bachelor degree in Information Systems from the University of Redlands. He also has an associate arts degree from Haskell Indian Nations University.

Jeff L. Grubbe, Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians 5401 Dinah Shore Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92264 % Kate Anderson kanderson@aguacaliente-nsn.gov www.aguacaliente-nsn.gov (760) 699-6925

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Webb Weiman Seinfeld had “Summer of George.” Webb Weiman had “Summer of My Jump!”

It started in Toledo, Ohio, with “The Grandmothers’ Skydiving Club.” Two grannies lit up the sky when they jumped out of an airplane, the top wish on their bucket list. Good Morning America digital picked up the story, and within hours it was tracking well enough online that ABC News bumped it to World News Tonight anchor David Muir’s “America Strong” segment. Weeks later, Weiman and the grannies were the show closer for the PBS NewsHour. Soon thereafter, Weiman got a call from CNN – he had been selected as one of nineteen “CNN Heroes” for 2019.

Weiman is the founder of My Jump!, a nonprofit based in La Quinta that helps low-income seniors fulfill their bucket list wishes. For the CNN Heroes segment, he sailed in a hot air balloon over the beautiful skies of Shreveport, Louisiana, while carrying precious cargo: a 95-yearold WWII Veteran and a 91-year-old Vietnam Veteran.

“This was a little way to give back to those who fought for our freedom,” says Weiman. Along with helping those living in isolation and low-income, My Jump! also focuses on enriching the lives of our veterans. From sailing across the sky in Shreveport to having Bill Griffin from Cathedral City soaring in a BiPlane, Webb will always remember this as the “Summer of My Jump!”

Webb Weiman My Jump!

P.O. Box 119 La Quinta, CA 9224 (760) 851-5186 webb@myjump.org www.myjump.org

Fred Bell

Dirk T. Biermann

Personal Mission Statement It is important to inspire others. Give before you receive. Act with passion and purpose.

Be open to new ideas and opportunities.

Remember to honor your commitments.

Personal Mission Statement Happiness doesn’t just find you.

You must cultivate it.

Palm Springs Air Museum Vice Chairman & Managing Director

Success Success in life is defined happiness with who you are, happiness with what you are doing and learning balance.

Your Life in Four Words Make your dreams happen.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is an important part of society.

Philanthropists do not answer to the government or the public – they are able to freely support endeavors for the betterment of all.

David Brinkman Desert AIDS Project CEO

Personal Mission Statement My mission is to increase the experience of wellness, connectedness and love in everyone I meet and to help humanity improve the future of our planet.

Success I measure my success by Desert AIDS Project’s impact on the health of our community and our ability to enjoy the process Your Life in Four Words It’s better to give (than receive) Importance of Philanthropy Giving back builds the soul of our community. When you help someone in need, it reminds us that we’re all connected.

Loma Linda University Children’s Health Advocate

Success Success is not defined by achievement; success is found in achieving. Give it your best. Learn from your failures and don’t rest on your laurels for too long.

Your Life in Four Words It’s the journey. Really.

Importance of Philanthropy Giving, especially when combined with the gifts of others, is one of the most important investments we can make in our future and the future of generations to come.

Mitch Blumberg

Desert Regional Medical Chairman Governing Board Personal Mission Statement I apply my energies, abilities and skills to enhance the quality of life and create opportunities for people of all ages, aspirations and needs.

Success Success for me is the tangible accomplishment of a project or program that I have initiated or been assigned brought to successful fruition.

Your Life in Four Words Learning. Teaching. Leading. Helping.

Importance of Philanthropy I subscribe to the biblical maxim: “From those to whom much is given, much is expected.” Our generous community exemplifies this principle.

Thomas Burns

Dominick Calvano

Personal Mission Statement Learn from the past, be excited about the future, but live and love in the moment.

Personal Mission Statement Stay the course, learn from mistakes, then, don’t look back just keep moving forward.

When everyone goes in one direction, find another way.

Old Town Artisan Studios Executive Director

Success When I look at my two children and see what loving, compassionate and caring human beings they have become.

Your Life in Four Words Love. Create. Laugh. Evolve.

Importance of Philanthropy The more you give and share of yourself, the richer life becomes. Philanthropy comes from the heart with an authentic desire to make the world better.

Alzheimers Coachella Valley President, Board of Directors

Success Watching as people benefit from the programs and services initiated by the organization I have had the pleasure of co-founding and leading.

Your Life in Four Words Work, Play, Love, Laugh.

Importance of Philanthropy It’s a bit self-serving, but, helping others just makes me feel good! So, I help myself while helping the community I serve.

Win, win!

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Don Casper

Ron Celona

Coachella Valley Repertory Founding Artistic Director

Darren Diess

Personal Mission Statement My commitment to helping others is fueled by my passion for building a better community through volunteerism and being mindful of positive acts of kindness.

Personal Mission Statement I’ve reached a point in my career where I can give back. It is rewarding to lend a hand and help my community through Rotary.

Personal Mission Statement To make a positive difference in other people’s lives both in my work and in my personal relationships.

Success Enjoyng the moment, making someone smile each day, living my life with no regrets and surrounding myself with loving friends and family.

Success Setting challenging goals, developing the plan, executing it, and seeing accomplishments with positive changes. Plan Your Work – Work Your Plan.

Success Learning from your mistakes and finding another way to the finish line!

Your Life in Four Words Dedicated to community service.

Your Life in Four Words Rotary’s Service Above Self.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is the backbone of our communities. Whether it is through donations to charity or volunteering generously of your time, it is a love for humankind.

Importance of Philanthropy Youth is our future. Any assistance/guidance we can offer to help them prepare for their place in the world is our debt to society.

Importance of Philanthropy When we as a community GIVE BACK, we make life better, healthier, smarter, and a happier place for ourselves as well as others in our community.

Co Author Amazon Best seller (2019) EVENTOLOLGY E·vent·ol·o·gy- If the suffix “ology” is a Greek word referring to the academic research or study of a particular field, then the word eventology is the science of promoting and executing a successful event or fundraiser. Mentoring readers in this science and art form, are two practiced researchers of the field, Darren Diess, a BAS or Benefit Auctioneer Specialist and Michelle Gilmore, a CFRE or Certified Fundraising Executive- With Gilmore’s added experience as a Development Director of a multinational non-profit organization, she offers a perspective from that of a director, board member, and donor. With Diess’ expertise, the perspective offered is that of a showman and we are reminded that every fundraiser is really a three-ring circus or production.

P.S. Cares Founder/Chair

Fantasy Springs Resort Casino Vice President of Marketing

Your Life in Four Words Respect, loyalty, passion, love.

Felice Chiapperini

Michael Childers

Bill Chunowitz

Personal Mission Statement Striving to always be a positive influence through work, community involvement, and building personal relationships.

Success Accepting and overcoming challenges and measuring your success not against others, but by your own personal goals.

Personal Mission Statement Luckily, I was taught by my partner to always give back to the community as I have been very fortunate in life.

Personal Mission Statement Provide financial aid and opportunities for college students in need and enable them to fulfill their dream of obtaining a college education and a degree.

Success My biggest success was being a co-founder of the Ronald McDonald’s House Program and helping spread the concept throughout the country.

Desert Oasis Healthcare Marketing Coordinator

Your Life in Four Words Always believe in yourself.

Importance of Philanthropy Empathy make us human. Giving back to others in need is a reflection of that humanity.

Michael Childers Photography President

Success Starting with Project Angel Food in LA, I have continued in San Francisco and Palm Springs, raising millions for AIDS organizations and Performing Arts causes.

Your Life in Four Words Adventurous, Grateful, Engaged, Exciting!

Importance of Philanthropy Always try to make it better for those less fortunate.

College of the Desert President

Your Life in Four Words Generous, Supportive, Productive, Caring.

Importance of Philanthropy Helping financially and giving of one’s time to make our community and the world a better place.

Both Gilmore and Diess claim that despite their different perspectives, they are in complete agreement that “fundraising is a marathon and not a sprint.” Their book provides a roadmap of how to create and execute a flawless, successful event. As equally important, they emphasize the importance of the long-term donor relationship and how it will build sustainability for your cause.

This comprehensive resource guide offers thematic chapters exploring how traditional ways of fundraising need to be revitalized by new ways of thinking, how fears get in our way, the importance of a clear vision and message, how people and collaboration are our best resources, and the importance of technology in promoting our vision and event.

Darren Diess Fundraising Coach - Benefit Auctioneer Public Speaker, Co Author - Eventology: The Science Behind Nonprofit Fundraising (619) 990-8871 darren@fundraisingadvisors.org www.darrendiess.com www.fundraisingadvisors.org

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Allen Monroe Allen Monroe, President and CEO of The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, began his professional career as a research scientist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services where he studied the effects of climate change on endangered species. Then he put his passion and training to work in conservation biology with several nationally known zoos and aquariums before coming to The Living Desert in 2014.

“I come to the Zoo every day inspired by the work we do in education, conservation, habitat revitalization, and animal breeding,” he explains. “We are making an impact locally by inspiring people to care about the world’s deserts and globally by collaborating to save endangered species from extinction. The Living Desert is first and foremost a conservation organization, on the frontlines of species survival and habitat preservation.”

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020, the Zoo welcomes over a half million visitors annually and has embarked on a $34 million, three-phase capital improvement project. This project will strengthen the organization’s ability to teach future generations to conserve and share our planet’s precious resources with all living creatures.

Mr. Monroe holds a BS in Wildlife Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Texas.

Allen Monroe, President and CEO The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens 47900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-346-5694 amonroe@livingdesert.org www.LivingDesert.org

Walter Clark

Walter Clark Legal Group Attorney Personal Mission Statement Level the playing field for my clients to get justice for them and, do the best I can do to get the same for my community.

Success Happiness achieved ethically, while sharing.

Your Life in Four Words Lucky. Grateful...Not Finished!

Importance of Philanthropy It’s good for donor and donee, but for only the fortunate to “Give Back” is not enough while institutional inequities persist.

Paul Clowers

The Joslyn Center Director of Development and Marketing Personal Mission Statement Bring integrity honesty and enthusiasm to the agencies I support and to do my very best everyday for myself, my partner, family and the community.

Success Having great love, happiness, friends and family.

Your Life in Four Words Never Doubt Your Instincts.

Importance of Philanthropy Helping our fellow humans is imperative to making our community a better place for all.

Brian Daly

American Red Cross Regional Philanthropy Officer Personal Mission Statement I strive to be open to possibility, to share my unique talents to benefit my family and my community.

Success Opportunities show up in life to those who know when to look and listen for them.

Your Life in Four Words Open heart, open mind.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is an act of generosity for those less fortunate. By improving the situation of others, we benefit our community and ourselves.

Barry Dayton

James R. Deforge

Ron deHarte

Personal Mission Statement Be patient in dealing with others and never assume you know anything about the hardships they may have endured.

Personal Mission Statement My life’s mission has been working for the conservation of bighorn sheep without compromising my ethics.

Success Success is living a fulfilled life because you’ve chosen a profession of passion aligned with your life’s mission.

Personal Mission Statement Transform obstacles into opportunities and don’t say it, do it.

Success Success is being in a position to support organizations that are meaningful to me and the community every single day.

Desert Oasis Healthcare Director of Marketing

Success Living every day doing my best to be authentic, kind, and giving.

Your Life in Four Words Value others as yourself.

Importance of Philanthropy Life can be unfair, so that those of us who can … should. We should each be generous with our time, talent, and treasure.

Bighorn Institute Executive Director

Your Life in Four Words A wild adventurous ride.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is vital because nonprofits do some of the most important work in the world and as humans, we must give and not just take.

Greater Palm Springs Pride President & CEO

Your Life in Four Words Family, Service, Winning, Fun. Importance of Philanthropy When we live to give, the challenges in life become smaller, more manageable.

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Richard De Haven

Richard DeSantis

Personal Mission Statement To create miracles in other’s lives through outrageous creative thinking and appreciation that leads them to push limits and think outside the box.

Success Being open to unimagined possibilities and willing to take risks to see where they lead.

Personal Mission Statement Partner with a charitable organization to define their social image, to reinforce their brand identity, and to build inclusiveness and support.

Childrens Playtime Productions Co-Director

Your Life in Four Words It’ll all work out!

Importance of Philanthropy It gives those without the means on their own the opportunity to thrive and, ideally, to pay it forward directly or indirectly.

Event Management Productions President and CEO

Success To know you’ve helped benefit the community and provided expertise to make a meaningful difference.

Your Life in Four Words Heart and Soul.

Importance of Philanthropy Young people need opportunities to have different visions of the world than what they see on mobile phone screens.

Photo: Michael Childers

Frank Dickerson, PhD Narrative Funding Raising High Touch Communications The Written Voice President Personal Mission Statement It doesn’t matter what’s inside if the envelope doesn’t get opened. It doesn’t matter that the envelope gets opened if what’s inside doesn’t get read.

Success We helped American Heart increase response 346% and our Claremont Graduate University doctoral research shows how fundraisers can write better.

Your Life in Four Words Raising money for nonprofits.

Importance of Philanthropy Don’t store treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal: For where your treasure is, there your heart is.

Tom Snyder Tom Snyder’s tenure with Animal Samaritans began in 2008. He was promoted to Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Animal Samaritans in June 2014 and became the organization’s CEO in November 2015. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from U.C. Irvine and a Master’s Degree from U.C. Riverside.

Additionally, Tom is a graduate of Leadership Coachella Valley and the Executive Training for Non-Profits Program at CompassPoint.

Prior to joining Animal Samaritans, Tom created “The Desert Cities 25 Best Mom’s Essay Contest” and earned a coveted Telly Award for his Public Service Announcement “Brothers in Arms,” which benefited the U.S. Marines Scholarship Foundation. For his work with area non-profits and education, Tom was featured as one of the Desert’s “40 Under 40 Movers and Shakers”

by Palm Springs Life Magazine.

Early on, Tom worked to brand Animal Samaritans as a lead animal welfare organization in the community by creating a new logo, messaging, collateral and a viable website, and successfully promoted the organization’s first full-service veterinary clinic.

Darren Diess

Ron Di Grandi

Matt Durkan

Personal Mission Statement Live life completely, chase the dreams with a healthy dose of realism mixed in with some crazy imagination, all things are possible if one sets their mind to finding a way. Go big!

Personal Mission Statement To encourage all youth that you can be the one to make a difference through leadership and actions. Be Skillful, Intentional. On Purpose and Driven.

Success Being part of an organization that impacts the lives of over 50,000 Coachella Valley youth annually.

Personal Mission Statement In my personal and professional life, I am committed to helping others in need, focusing on the positive, and making the world a better place.

Strategic Fundraising Advisors CEO

Success Ideas are the most vulnerable in their infancy - I believe everyone has an amazing $1,000,000 idea within them. Don’t let anyone stop you from pursuing it.

Your Life in Four Words Do Better, DO MORE !

Importance of Philanthropy Imagine the impact in our society if we could teach our youth more about philanthropy. Not the traditional giving of money, more about giving of themselves.

SoCal Coyotes Senior Vice President

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Director of Development

Success Success is measured by the happiness you create, not by the money you make.

Your Life in Four Words Above-the-Line.

Your Life in Four Words Love, honor, compassion, hope.

Importance of Philanthropy It’s the core ingredient to creating a solid foundation for your community and life overall. It is more blessed to give more than to receive. Acts:20:35.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is the most important deed.

We have nothing material to gain if we do it, but others have everything to lose if we don’t.

For eight years, Tom moonlighted as a professor at Mount San Jacinto College and College of the Desert, teaching students composition writing, rhetoric, critical thinking, and literary analysis. Prior to joining Animal Samaritans, Tom brought more than 20 years of experience in Marketing and Public Relations to the organization.

He is an avid practitioner of Yoga and Meditation, is extremely proud of his son, and also plays dad to four loving dogs.

Tom Snyder Animal Samaritans CEO 72120 Pet Land Place Thousand Palms, CA 92276 (760) 835-6465 tsnyder@animalsamaritans.org www.animalsamaritans.org

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Tim Evans

Personal Mission Statement Love, Care and Enjoy Family while setting the example to serve others around the world.

Success Success will bring joy to your life.

Peace let you enjoy EVERYTHING.

Personal Mission Statement Leave the world a better place than I found it... Definitely a platitude, but one I embrace and try to adhere to.

Success Setting proper goals and achieving them.

I think more important measure is being someone my kids can look up to.

Your Life in Four Words Family, Wife, Work, Fun.

Personal Mission Statement My life purpose in each area, including The Unforgettables, is thankfulness to God, family, this country, friends, volunteers, and donors for blessings, encouragement, learning and love.

Success Living life in ways that were learned from what I’ve been given – heavenly and earthly – so to share good gratefully.

Get in Motion Entrepreneurs Executive Director

Your Life in Four Words Failure, Failure, Adjust, Done.

Maryanov Madsen Gordon & Campbell CPAs Managing Partner

Personal Mission Statement Be a good person…enjoy life… make life better for others along the way. Also, to keep swimming in the New Year for Angel View!!!

Success Success is measured in happiness and smiles … personally, professionally, and philanthropically!

CBS Local 2 Chief Meteorologist Host, Eye on the Desert

The Unforgettables Foundation President/CEO

Your Life in Four Words Laughter, learning, all-in, loving.

Importance of Philanthropy Givers and Servers get together by Philanthropy. Philanthropy is a powerful culture to shape our future.

Your Life in Four Words Be a good person!

Frank V. Furino

Marc Glassman

Frank Goldstin

Michael C. Green

Personal Mission Statement Strive to do my small part to help make the world a better place in which to live.

Personal Mission Statement Grateful to be a part of this Desert community for forty years. My family has left a strong legacy here and I hope to do the same.

Personal Mission Statement I use my passion and expertise in my business of planning events to inspire, elevate, create joy and, for many, impact the bottom line.

Personal Mission Statement Be a positive force within the community. Do good, be kind and encourage others to do the same.

Success Living a life full of health and happiness.

My children are my most important priority.

Your Life in Four Words Live fully each day.

Importance of Philanthropy There are so many generous philanthropists in the Coachella Valley.

Their efforts help so many people. It’s a pleasure for me to help in any way I can.

Success Having the great honor and pleasure to do what I love each and every day.

FVF Productions President

Success Anticipating each new day with a sense of accomplishment. And sharing my success with loved ones and friends.

Your Life in Four Words Always doing my best.

Importance of Philanthropy In today’s world where the gap between the haves and the have nots seems ever widening, philanthropy from the heart builds a strong, necessary bridge.

Importance of Philanthropy Helping others, who cannot help themselves, that is what it is all about. Proud to be a small part of such a wonderfully philanthropic community.

Marc Glassman Photography Owner

Importance of Philanthropy My parents told me that giving back wasn’t optional, it was mandatory, no matter your station in life. I try to follow their example

MOMENTOUS Event Producer

Your Life in Four Words Love. Work. Family. Friends.

Importance of Philanthropy It’s the fabric of our community. To be able to give back and be a part of that is incredibly rewarding.

Importance of Philanthropy The love of humankind was promoted by my devout British immigrant parents who were compassionate and generous to us boys as a “disinterested benevolence” lifestyle.

Palm Springs Cultural Center Executive Director/ Board Secretary

Success At the end of the day, to see the programs and events I have taken part in create positive change, and demonstrate the real transformative power of creative dialogue.

Your Life in Four Words Do good. Be kind.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is at the very core of civilization and community. The ability to look outside oneself and give to others is part of what makes us human.

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Jeff L. Grubbe

Dimitri Halkidis Boo2Bullying President & Founder

Richard DeSantis

Personal Mission Statement To live with integrity and be a good person.

Personal Mission Statement As Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, my focus is exercising and protecting our sovereign rights.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” — Sir Winston Churchill

Success My proudest achievement is being a good husband and father. I also work hard to inspire our tribal youth.

Personal Mission Statement To instill empathy into this generation. To eradicate bullying by leading with love and breaking the silence which is taking our youth’s lives.

Success There are a lot of talented people, but being able to communicate and lead by example is a true success.

Your Life in Four Words Dedicated, loyal and a gentle giant.

Your Life in Four Words Passion, Empathy, Family, Love.

Importance of Philanthropy Our ancestors knew what it meant to struggle. We are honored today to give so much to the people and organizations in Coachella Valley.

Importance of Philanthropy Everything that I’ve put into motion has been for our youth, to eradicate bullying.

It’s my promise to never stop fighting for equality and simply kindness.

AVSU President & CEO

Success Peasce of mind in knowing you gave it your very best each and every day and your customers were HAPPY. Your Life in Four Words Live, Love, Respect, Forgive.

Importance of Philanthropy People often think they don’t have anything to give, but they are the gift.

Offer an opportunity and it snowballs.

Tribal Chairman Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

Moving from Washington DC to Palm Desert was a life-changing experience.

When my wife was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis it was a life-changing experience. When she passed away from the cumulative effects of multiple sclerosis it was a life- changing experience. Each one of these inflections in my life taught me that giving whatever you could but making sure that you gave all that you could is the most important achievement in life. Through all of these episodes of change the biggest change was changing my business model to one that focused on nonprofit charitable organizations. For 32 years I have been fortunate enough to make a living while helping others. It’s surprising how well we can do by doing good.

My business model is simple. I work with charities whose missions I can believe in.

Gary Hall

Wells Fargo Advisors Senior Vice President Personal Mission Statement Contribute to the quality of life in my community, focusing in the arts and how they can transform lives and communities with creativity, discovery, and innovation.

Success Success is not success without honesty, integrity, and empathy.

Your Life in Four Words Live, love, give, share!

Importance of Philanthropy Creating philanthropic examples for others to learn from, transforms communities and connects loving humans.

Tim Harper

David R. Hatcher

Personal Mission Statement Empowering children to succeed in life. We help students develop a strong foundation of good character and positive behavior, to be respectful, caring and responsible citizens.

Success Success takes effort, don’t worry what others might have or might say, when trying your best, success comes your way.

Personal Mission Statement To use the skills, experience, and opportunities given to me to help others and build a better, more enriched and happier community and world.

Success My success is measured by my continuing personal growth, the happiness of my family and the well-being of my community.

Harper For Kids Executive Director

Your Life in Four Words Love what you do.

Importance of Philanthropy Everyday is an opportunity to help someone and giveback. Happiness comes from giving without expecting anything in return.

The Artists Council Chair, Board of Directors

Your Life in Four Words Family, Friends, Community, Humanity.

Importance of Philanthropy Looking outside one’s self and contributing in a philanthropic way uplifts those receiving as well as those giving, thus improving the state of the world.

My services are fee-based. I never mark up the cost of anything and provide all of my clients with copies of my original invoices.

This ensures that the maximum amount of money can go to the charity. This business model has allowed me to be a part of helping raise untold millions over the last three decades that Event Management Productions has been in business.

Richard DeSantis President & CEO Event Management Productions 73647 Sun Lane • Palm Desert, CA 92260 760-340-6003 evntprodcr@gmail.com www.eventproducer.com

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Dr. Conrado Bárzaga Conrado Bárzaga, MD, is Chief Executive Officer at the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation. He is an internationally recognized public health leader with over 20 years of experience tackling public health challenges.

Prior to his healthcare district appointment, he served for over seven years as president and CEO at the Center for Oral Health, where he raised over $20 million. He also served in top leadership positions for the LA County Commission on Children and Families, Planned Parenthood, and Sacred Heart University.

Dr. Bárzaga has directed the development of public health programs in the U.S. and abroad. He is a fellow of the Global Child Dental Fund at King’s College in London, England, and a health leadership fellow of Coro, a leading nonpartisan public policy institution. His extensive experience in philanthropy and international public health systems includes developing the community health infrastructure with the Bolivian Ministry of Health and Doctors Without Borders.

A native of Cuba, he earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Havana in 1994.

Conrado Bárzaga, MD Desert Healthcare District and Foundation 1140 N. Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-6113 cbarzaga@dhcd.org www.dhcd.org

Thomas M. Head McCallum Theatre Director of Gift Planning

Personal Mission Statement I strive daily to live life enthusiastically and to better someone else’s life because we all have something unique to give.

Success Have honest open dialogues. Never take yourself too seriously and learn from your mistakes. Smile, have fun, and make a difference daily.

Your Life in Four Words Be humble and kind.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy provides opportunity, a way to stimulate definitive change or solve a problem. Passionate Philanthropists inspire change.

Steven Henke

Desert AIDS Project Director of Community Development Personal Mission Statement I like what Jane Fonda says: “We are not meant to be perfect; we are meant to be whole.” And I would add compassionate.

Success I view success as being your most authentic self and finding the courage to use your story to lift others up. The rest will take care of itself.

Your Life in Four Words Replace fear with curiosity.

Importance of Philanthropy Great philanthropy aligns dollars and personal time with issues you care about most deeply. Doing the work changes your life and the community in which you do the work. Philanthropy creates hope. Everyone needs hope.

Robert Hendrix, CPA, CFE David Hirsch Osborne Rincon CPAs Audit Manager

Personal Mission Statement To spend my time with people and projects that match my passion for helping others succeed.

Success Success comes in seeing my efforts making others lives better.

Your Life in Four Words Family. Listen. Patience. Act. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is the backbone that makes our community stronger, makes our lives whole and brings positive change and prosperity.

Jeff Hocker

Hocker Productions Executive Producer Personal Mission Statement Live life to the fullest. Each and every day spread kindness and joy and think of ways to enrich the lives of people around you.

Success Balance in your life is the key. Take time to eat healthy, exercise, practice your spirituality and each day will be a success.

Tools For Tomorrow Program Director Personal Mission Statement To contribute to my community and country through education and the arts, helping young people reach their potential and overcome challenges.

Success Success means using your abilities to their fullest extent to create a better future for everyone.

Your Life in Four Words When needed I’m there.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is crucial, both for the impact on the lives of those needing help, but also for the benefit to the giver’s heart and soul.

Brian Neil Hoff

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Animation Festival Founder & Festival Director Personal Mission Statement My mission is to encourage young and old to discover and express their passion for living through animation as Art-In-Motion.

Success Success is based on your contributions to the world and not what you take from it.

Your Life in Four Words Embrace your higher power!

Your Life in Four Words Create, Inspire, Enable, and Celebrate.

Importance of Philanthropy Do selfless things for others. Give money, time or items that may have no value to you, but may mean the world to someone in need.

Importance of Philanthropy Sharing our wealth and talent in order to improve the lives of others contributes to one’s personal enrichment.

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John Hussar

Timothy Jochen, M.D. Jerry Keller

Personal Mission Statement After losing my wife June of 38 years to lung cancer, I channeled grief into action to help others by volunteering with the American Cancer Society, and ACS Cancer Action Network and as Board Member of the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission.

Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center Medical Director/Founder

LULU California Bistro Keller Int’l Publishing Owner/President

Personal Mission Statement To cure skin diseases and help people look and feel beautiful through evidence-based medicine and creativity to make the world a better place.

Personal Mission Statement To add value and enjoyment to family, friends and customers and to give those less fortunate a leg up.

Success Success is the feeling of accomplishment when adding value to daily endeavors, whether related to business, charity or family.

Your Life in Four Words Fashioning solutions to complications.

PRNewWorks President

Success Everyone can do something to help others; doing small things with great love is the lesson I learned from Mother Teresa.

Your Life in Four Words God. Family. Love. Compassion.

Importance of Philanthropy My faith teaches me to give generously to lift others up with my time, talent or treasure.

Steven Keylon

Palm Springs Preservation Foundation Vice-President Personal Mission Statement To educate about the importance of our past, so that we may preserve those sites that tell the story of our culture.

Success Being able to work in my chosen field with intelligent and committed colleagues.

Your Life in Four Words I live to learn.

Importance of Philanthropy The best parts of the kind of life we know would not exist without philanthropy.

Success Loving what I do and making a difference in my patients’ lives - better health and greater self-confidence.

Your Life in Four Words Blessed. Grateful. Inspired. Excited.

Importance of Philanthropy I believe in the flow of giving. The more you give, the more you receive because there’s satisfaction and joy in giving.

Garry Kief

Stiletto Entertainment President/CEO Personal Mission Statement To find opportunities for creative solutions.

Success Laughter. Kindness. Opening doors.

Offering a hand up.

Your Life in Four Words Life is a rollercoaster.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is the heart and soul of America.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is an invaluable assistance in solving social problems, contributing resources to educational programs, boosting cultural happenings and institutions, and reducing poverty. It’s an essential component to every community.

Brett Klein

Eisenhower Health Clinics Marketing Specialist Personal Mission Statement To Live Your Own Story, day-by-day through collaboration, team building, and partnerships to strengthen your personal mission, and success.

Success Success comes from within, and in seeing the many programs, organizations, and volunteer groups I’m involved with achieving their success.

Your Life in Four Words Live Your Own Story.

Importance of Philanthropy Through community engagement, anyone can fully Live Their Own Great Story just by being present, listening, being of service, and contributing to those around you.

Dr. Les Zendle, MD, FACP After retiring from a 31-year career at Kaiser Permanente in 2010, Dr. Les Zendle decided to use his skills as a physician and healthcare leader to volunteer in the Coachella Valley.

He started in early 2011 as a volunteer physician at the Coachella Valley Volunteers in Medicine (CVVIM), the only no-charge clinic for medically underserved adults in the valley. Service on CVVIM’s board of directors and as its volunteer medical director followed.

Dr. Zendle was elected to the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board in 2016. (He continues to see patients at CVVIM twice monthly.)

During Dr. Zendle’s three years (1 1/2 as president) on the board, the healthcare district has successfully expanded east of Cook Street to include the entire valley. And it has made significant investments in addressing valley homelessness and behavioral health care.

Dr. Zendle brings to his philanthropy the motivation and philosophy of his late uncle, who was a role model and physician: “Patients don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

Les Zendle, MD, FACP (Fellow of the American College of Physicians) Desert Healthcare District and Foundation 1140 N. Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-6113 lzendle@dhcd.org www.dhcd.org

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Matt Durkan After moving to Los Angeles some time ago, I worked in administration at UCLA. I enjoyed the campus atmosphere and came to form an appreciation for the value of higher education. Later, I began volunteering for a charity, delivering meals to homebound AIDS patients. This powerful experience made me realize the critical importance of nonprofits. Soon thereafter, I began my development career, fundraising for nonprofit organizations that were leading the way on issues that I was passionate about – healthcare, advocacy, and higher education. Some of the organizations I was fortunate to serve include GLAAD, Betty Ford Center, and UCLA School of Nursing.

Today, I am proud to be working at Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus.

The value that CSUSB brings to the Coachella Valley cannot be overstated. The campus provides a four-year university experience for students seeking a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, as well as a meaningful career. Most of our students are first generation college-goers, relying heavily on scholarships to pay their tuition. The economic benefit our graduates bring to the region is immeasurable. As the director of development, my role in securing philanthropic donations is critical to ensuring their academic success. Fortunately, I love what I do and I love living in the desert.

At CSUSB, we define the future – and I’m honored to be a part of that future.

Matt Durkan California State University San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus 37-500 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 341-2883 x78116 Matthew.Durkan@csusb.edu https://pdc.csusb.edu/

Clay Klein

Read With Me Volunteer Programs Co-Founder, Secretary Personal Mission Statement To identify, prioritize, articulate and support activities and causes I most value, while asking others to participate, consistent with their resources.

Success Is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal; a journey, not a destination. The root of the word wealth is “well-being.”

Your Life in Four Words I’m here to help.

Craig Korthase

Bruce C. Landgarten

Personal Mission Statement To be supportive to my family, involved in organizations that matter to the community, and to walk a life of commitment to things eternal.

Personal Mission Statement Maintaining balance and influencing positive growth and change to the individuals and overall world around me, or more basically stated….caring for the vulnerable.

Success Helping change lives through personal contact and fundraising efforts.

Success Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. I love what I do and that makes me successful.

Palm Springs Crusin’ Assoc.

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Your Life in Four Words Serving others with integrity.

Jewish Federation of the Desert Chief Executive Officer

Your Life in Four Words I tried my best.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is not about money, it’s about feeling the pain of others and caring enough about their needs to help.

Importance of Philanthropy Caring and sharing, with God’s guidance is contagious. It is a manifestation of our love for each other.

Importance of Philanthropy Civilizations depend on those who have much to help those who suffer much. That help comes in many forms. Money should be the last resort.

Jim Lewis, CFRE

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Matthew List

Personal Mission Statement To make a positive impact in all that I do with integrity, kindness, and an openheart; to support, motivate, and inspire others in the community.

Success Success to me is measured by authenticity and being true to one’s self and with others. Being my best self.

Personal Mission Statement My goal is to live my life serving others in my community. Leave a path for my children and family to follow.

Your Life in Four Words Love, Laughter, Grateful, Passionate .

Your Life in Four Words Grateful heart - grateful life.

Importance of Philanthropy When you give of yourself you show others how to give from the heart and to be the best version of oneself – heart, body, and mind.

Importance of Philanthropy My parents taught me to serve others - my heart is to show my children to give and serve; hoping to leave this world a better place.

Charis Nonprofit Consulting President Personal Mission Statement Successfully balancing of, and appropriately using, my time, treasure and talents in order to fully realize proper Kingdom Stewardship.

Success Hearing the Lord say, “What you did for the least, you did for me; well done, good and faithful steward.”

Your Life in Four Words Dysfunctions Transformed Into Strengths.

Importance of Philanthropy There’s nothing more important than assisting others discover the best investments that realize an impactful, meaningful and life-changing legacy.

Desert AIDS Project Director of Development Individual Giving

Desert Cornerstone Insurance Service, Inc President

Success My success in my life is living out my purpose and calling daily. Never allowing anything to distract me from this.

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Jeff Mich

Personal Mission Statement Constantly looking to find the good in others. Always have a vision to better everyone’s lives.

Success Always being grateful, enjoying life and constantly working for a better tomorrow.

Personal Mission Statement To offer my experience and access to resources related to the field of education to as many young people as possible, so that they may realize their dreams of a happy, prosperous future.

Success Goals achievement is facilitated exponentially by applying Rotary’s FOUR WAY TEST and Don Miguel Ruiz’s FOUR AGREEMENTS.

Personal Mission Statement Whether working on either personal or professional goals, a focus on the details only matters when it’s part of larger vision.

Success Applying the lessons of family, academia, service, commerce, fraternity and charity to enable personal reinvention.

Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Director of Community Relations

Your Life in Four Words God, family, friends, community.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy allows us to connect with each other to better protect this planet we all share. Let’s love more!

Dr. Carreón Foundation Executive Director

Your Life in Four Words Be true to me.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is important because it provides opportunities which otherwise might not exist to those in need.

Glenn A. Miller

Peter Mindnich

Personal Mission Statement My word is my bond, so always do the right thing. Work hard, thank God for each day and give back to my community.

Personal Mission Statement In both personal and professional relationships, be a force for good and bring light, wisdom, excellence, integrity and empathy to every situation.

Success Creating high quality relationships that help individuals and organizations achieve their key goals.

City of Indio Mayor

Success Never having to say you worked a day in your life because you love what you do.

Your Life in Four Words Family, Faith, Friends, Service.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is important because it provides opportunities.

Opportunities become dreams and dreams become reality. “Service before Self.”

Braille Institute President

Your Life in Four Words Faith, Family, Work, Fun. Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is a vital building block of America’s culture. Private philanthropy created Braille Institute and will sustain our mission for a second century.

Bob Hope USO Desert Area Manager

Your Life in Four Words Learning, Serving, Earning, Sharing.

Importance of Philanthropy Our society has agreed to provide only so much through government. To further elevate those in need for the collective benefit of all, philanthropy helps fill that gap.

Allen Monroe

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens President and CEO Personal Mission Statement Sharing my passion for protecting endangered species and reconnecting Park guests with the natural world. I love seeing kids have their first encounter with nature.

Success Success is leading a team, promoting the conservation of the world’s desert plants and animals, and connecting audiences with nature.

J. David Miller

Coachella Sports & Entertainment Stadium Authority Chairman Personal Mission Statement We are healed to help others. We are blessed to be a blessing. We are saved to serve.

In God’s garden of grace, even broken trees bear fruit.

Success Our most successful moments are those when we say yes to God. Staying relevant is to focus on what’s eternal.

Your Life in Four Words God First. Family Second.

Importance of Philanthropy There’s the stewardship of influence, as well as the stewardship of affluence.

We’re to use whatever God gives us not for our own benefit, but to help people who have no benefit. And LOVE is a four-letter word spelled T-I-M-E.

Greg Murphy

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Corporate Giving & Special Events Gift Officer Personal Mission Statement Just do it right, within one’s capacity and the resources at hand.

Success Success is working with talented people and bringing out the best in each other toward collaborative goals.

Your Life in Four Words Life’s Short, Don’t Waste.

Your Life in Four Words Work, Nyla, Rocco, home.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy maximizes our impact by engaging others in supporting the cause. We all want to leave the world better than we found it.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy makes the desert go round.

Blessed be the Coachella Valley and the quality of life we have therefore.

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Robert Hendrix Bobby grew up in the Palm Springs area.

Both he, and his wife Kari, were raised here and attended Palm Springs High School. “This community helped raise me to the person I am today, and it is my obligation to pay it back.”

As the Audit Manager of Osborne Rincon CPAs, he can use his skills to help educate the nonprofit world in financial literacy and for them to achieve their goals. “There are so many incredible organizations in the desert that fulfill so many voids in our community. Without a well-structured financial house, they may not be able to receive or manage the money they need to meet that purpose.” Whether the organization is large or small, Bobby can help create procedures to stay compliant and to take that next step.

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Personal Mission Statement Strive for Excellence.

Personal Mission Statement Hands down and without any exceptions: above all else to be the best partner, father, brother, son, and friend possible.

Personal Mission Statement My mission is to be a visionary in helping nonprofits to succeed. I try to drive the economic, social, educational and cultural benefits.

Success Helped found Desert Community Foundation, CSUSB Palm Desert, IW Tennis Gardens, Greater Palm Springs CVB, CVAG, Children’s Discovery Museum.

The Joslyn Center Executive Director Success Helping make a difference in the lives of individuals I have the privilege to serve.

Your Life in Four Words Caring, Integrity, Love, Quiet.

Importance of Philanthropy Giving where your heart leads you makes a profound impact on your community and will change you forever. Philanthropy changes the world.

Desert Recreation District Fund Development Officer

Success Borrowed from Benjamin Franklin: Well done is better than well said.

Your Life in Four Words Work smart AND hard.

Desert Community Foundation Chairman

Your Life in Four Words Happy, Busy, Rewarding, Interesting.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is the glue that helps hold us all together making life better and more tolerable for one another.

Importance of Philanthropy Absolutely necessary to build and maintain a community,

Eric Ornelas

James Parks

Personal Mission Statement To boldly navigate life’s challenges, gain as much knowledge and wisdom as possible, be kind, share freely, serve often, and have fun along the way.

Personal Mission Statement To live a life pleasing to God, loving my family, and joyously using my gifts and talents in His service to others.

Success Success is found in the ability to live your calling and its measured by the impact you’ve had in improving the lives of others for the sake of God’s Kingdom.

Bobby helped lead the Palm Springs High School Indians as their Quarterback and later, the University of Redlands Bulldogs to championship. Bobby helps Quarterback his client’s financial lives now and navigate the complicated tax and revenue field with sophisticated plays.

Robert’s unique skill set includes both an MBA and a CPA license coupled with a Certified Fraud Examiner’s eye. These specialties give him the understanding to help both the operational and financial sides of non-profits. “Although they might be characterized as non-profit, the entities need to run their organization like a business to succeed. “ Robert is also able to give back as Board Member of the Habitat for Humanity Coachella Valley. Being able to help provide permanent homes to those in need and to rehabilitate neighborhoods who are no longer up to standard is what drives him. “Having three little girls of my own, it is unfathomable that there are children living in substandard conditions in a valley so rich in resources”.

Robert has also served on the American Cancer Society annual gala committee, COD’s Community Advisory Board for Accounting, and Hospitality Finance and Technology Professionals.

Robert Hendrix CPA, CFE, MBA Audit Manager Osborne Rincon CPAs 79-245 Corporate Centre Drive La Quinta, CA 92203 760-777-9805 rhendrix@osbornerincon.com www.osbornerincon.com

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OneFuture Coachella Valley Director of Development Personal Mission Statement Working towards making the world a better place through justice, compassion, and openness to the needs of others.

Success Success is living my life authentically to help inspire others to do better for themselves, and finding joy in my personal and professional life.

The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands Communications & Public Affairs Coordinator

Success I see success as being happy, helpful, and loved.

The Salvation Army Davis Community Center Captain

Your Life in Four Words Creative, passionate, fun, blessed.

Your Life in Four Words Fall down. Get up.

Your Life in Four Words Love God, Family, Others.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy fulfills two goals: Making a difference for people in need, and feeling pride and satisfaction as a giver.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy not only supports worthwhile projects; it also creates goodwill, fosters a sense of community, and enhances our humanity.

Importance of Philanthropy The greatest commandment is to “love God and love others.” Philanthropy is love for humanity. Additionally, there’s nothing more rewarding than helping someone in need.

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David P. Parry

Eisenhower Foundation Senior Director Personal Mission Statement Anything worth doing, is worth doing well.

Success Be not so focused building a powerful career, that you miss the chance to build a purposeful life.

Your Life in Four Words Diverse experience; deep gratitude.

Importance of Philanthropy Investing one’s time, talent and treasure for the benefit of others is the surest path to enduring personal and professional fulfillment.

David Perry

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Josh Zahid

Personal Mission Statement Creating dialogue fearlessly and making connections joyously.

Success Enjoying work and knowing that our team has helped a good cause do more good in the world.

Personal Mission Statement To help the underdog. It is important to remember that we have all benefited from someone else’s caring.

Success Success is based on the quality of relationships you hold throughout your life with all living things.

Josh Zahid is a familiar face, not only in the Inland Empire but also in the Coachella Valley. His tenure with Loma Linda University Health began in 1998 when he started as a volunteer and soon moved to a full-time position at Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center. There, he dedicated his young professional career to serving adolescents and their families who struggled with mental health and substance abuse. Josh joined Children’s Hospital Foundation in August of 2013 to support and manage four independent volunteer groups with more than 450 annual members. He leads more than forty-eight events over the course of nine months.

David Perry & Associates, Inc. Founder / CEO

Your Life in Four Words Alfredo. Family. Travel. Curiosity.

Importance of Philanthropy “Philanthropy” comes from the Greek – “philanthropia” “kindliness and love to mankind.” Raising money is only part. True philanthropy is about building and fostering community: something in which Palm Springs and the Desert excels.

Your Life in Four Words Blessed. Loved. Give. Purpose.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is what can make the impossible possible. It is the foundation for enabling dreams to come true.

Josh is recognized for his leadership, excellence and kindness as implementing best practices for signature events, retention rate with volunteers and patient diversionary activities. Josh was an instrumental factor with the Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital – Health, Jill and Barry Golden Pavilion that opened in March 2011 to provide a medical home for the children of the Coachella Valley.

Ivan Price, CNP

Ivan Price & Associates Owner / President Personal Mission Statement Learning and Living to Serve with personal devotion to my families, clients, friends and neighbors. Extending to all a high degree of personal service.

Success SUCCESS is doing what you LOVE… and SUCCESS is LOVING what you do. I am proud to have success and very thankful to all served.

Your Life in Four Words Dedication - Integrity - Service - Perseverance.

Importance of Philanthropy Service to others is the watchword of Philanthropy. Early on as a “kid” and still having that desire to serve with Philanthropy “bug” going forth.

Greg Purdy

David A. Renker

Personal Mission Statement Inspiration may be singular, but execution is ALWAYS a team effort. And motivating a team is the true art of leadership. It starts with Example.

Success If something is worth doing, it’s worth doing right. That said, it’s also important to recognize the point of diminishing returns.

Personal Mission Statement True success comes from making a difference in peoples lives and helping others to lead a happier life. Success is not final and failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts.

Success The success of each of us benefits all of us and the success of all of us benefits each of us. Happiness with success is Gratitude doubled.

Your Life in Four Words Let Thankfulness Guide your heart.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Vice President of Marketing & Public Affairs

Your Life in Four Words Managing my sleep deficit!

Importance of Philanthropy My mother joined the Army at 18, the Peace Corps at 65, AmeriCorps Vista at 70 and the Peace Corps again at 75. She’s my example.

Eisenhower Health Director Ambulatory Services and Special Programs

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy extends beyond traditional financial donations. The spreading of kindness no matter how small is never wasted. Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards improving the world.

Josh also served a two-year term as Vice President of Education & Programs for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Desert Communities Chapter and will start his upcoming role as the Diversity and Inclusion Chair in January 2020.

Josh N. Zahid Guilds Manager and Special Initiatives, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation 11175 Mountain View Avenue, Suite B Loma Linda, California 92354 (909) 226-1085 cell/text jnzahid@llu.edu www.lluch.org

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David Perry David Perry is the founder/CEO of David Perry & Associates, Inc. a full service Marketing/PR, Government Affairs & Business Development firm with international reach. Clients include: George Lucas’ Skywalker Properties, Kilroy Realty, US Sailing, Alliance for Smiles, The Breast Cancer Emergency Fund, Dezart Performs, AsiaSF/Palm Springs, The Cathedral City Senior Center (pro bono) SF Travel, The Rainbow World Fund, The Rainbow Honor Walk (pro bono) & the San Francisco Mayor’s Office among others. Through his firm, Perry regularly offers seminars and private trainings in social media, crisis communications, press training and spokesperson prep. Perry is the host/creator of “10 Percent”, the longest running LGBT TV show in California history and a recipient of an “Outstanding Business Award” from the SF Business Arts Council. Perry is a member of the San Francisco / Cork, Ireland Sister City Committee, the Golden Gate Business Association and the Desert Business Association. Perry is the co-founder and past president of the non-profit / all volunteer Rainbow Honor Walk (www.rainbowhonorwalk.org). Perry is a member of the Board of Directors for the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce where he serves on the Executive Committee and is Co-Chair of the Small Business Committee.

Specialties: Hospitality / Tourism, Senior Living, Nonprofits, China / Ireland / Spain / Italy to SF business / government connections (inbound/outbound) crisis communications, event production/coordination, branding, naming/identity development, Internet strategies, web & graphic design, marketing & PR, audio/ video production including FAA-certified aerial quadcopter operations.

His business tagline: Creative Communications & International Connections His rule for work: “Work with people smarter than you: they make you look good.”

Goal: Creating dialogue fearlessly. news@davidperry.com www.davidperry.com Facebook: dpainc Twitter: DPNA Instagram: davidperrysf www.youtube.com/davidperryassociates (760) 308-8431

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Personal Mission Statement To always be the best example I can be.

Integrity, compassion, understanding, kindness and love are the key principles I practice on a daily basis. Simply put I strive to BE NICE every day.

Personal Mission Statement To help everyone find their gift to share with the world!

Success Being blessed & surrounded by amazing people, with love in their hearts, all striving to make the world a better place!

Personal Mission Statement Use my skills and life experience to serve others.

Success Seeing the smiles, participation and sense of accomplishment and feelings of pride of the athletes whom I am working with.

Success Sleeping well at night knowing you have done your best. Loving what you do.

Your Life in Four Words Blessed, Blessed, Blessed, & Blessed!

Your Life in Four Words Joy, Love, Peace, Understanding.

Importance of Philanthropy Some people are born with less hope and opportunities than others. Your Philanthropy gives many the ladder to climb out of such adversity... to success!

Importance of Philanthropy In order to ensure opportunities to participate and societal inclusion for those with a physical disability, philanthropy is vital.

Scott Schroeder

Christopher Seidel

Mike Singer

Personal Mission Statement Always keep learning and be enthusiastic and compassionate in sharing my time, talents and resources with others in the community.

Personal Mission Statement To use whatever time, talent and treasure I may have for the furtherance of my community, my family and my friends.

Success To have made a difference.

Personal Mission Statement Live a balanced life, not take things too seriously, do my best and take nothing for granted.

EIGHT4NINE Restaurant & Lounge Co-Owner

Your Life in Four Words Happy Joyous and Free.

Importance of Philanthropy There is no greater feeling than helping someone in need. Through Philanthropy, there are many different ways to practicing being nice and help your fellow man.

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Success Successful philanthropic organizations have a compelling institutional mission, inspired leadership, sound planning and administration, and clear consistent communications.

Your Life in Four Words Family. Work. Give back.

Importance of Philanthropy After a 40-year career as a fundraising professional, it is a privilege to be able to continue advancing philanthropy as a full-time volunteer in this remarkable valley.

Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City Chief Executive Officer

Palm Springs Concert Association President

Desert Ability Center Program Director

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Public Affairs/ Communication Specialist

Your Life in Four Words Blessed.

Success Going to sleep each night knowing that I’ve somehow made a difference that day.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy enables us to make the world a better place.

Your Life in Four Words Work, play, sleep, repeat.

Importance of Philanthropy I believe that everyone should give back in some way. Philanthropy is powerful, changes lives and provides opportunities for those who need them.

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Tom Snyder

Animal Samaritans CEO Personal Mission Statement Do no harm. Look fear in the face and it will cease to trouble you.

Success How much we accomplish and acquire pales in comparison to how well we treat our fellow man and animals.

Your Life in Four Words Woof! Woof! Meow! Meow!

Importance of Philanthropy To have a meaningful life we must have meaningful activity; all work has meaning if our intentions are honorable.

Joe S. Staley

Inland Empire Community Foundation Regional Charitable Giving Officer Personal Mission Statement Be kind, don’t judge, do what, in your heart, you believe to be right and leave the world a better place.

Success Seek a healthy balance between your personal and professional life and be blessed with a partner that loves you back.

Your Life in Four Words Family Friends Fitness Philanthropy.

Aaron Thomas

California Indian Nations College Development Associate Personal Mission Statement To positively make impact whenever I can.

Success Any increased positive outcome .

Your Life in Four Words Give, Gratitude. Goals. Go! Importance of Philanthropy Without giving, we become a lonely species.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy enriches lives through the arts, and it enables us to protect animals, the less fortunate and the environment.

Frank Goldstin Event producer Frank Goldstin, and his company MOMENTOUS, is behind some of the valley’s most notable annual galas and fundraising events.

DCN caught up with Frank for an exclusive chat on what it takes to make today’s events successful, impactful, and most certainly–Momentous.

DCN: Frank, heading into the 2020 event season, and from the looks of the events calendar, it sure seems to be a busy one for you!

FG: It’s a super exciting season ahead filled with many events for such great organizations.

I feel very honored to have the incredible opportunity to serve our valley and philanthropic community in this way.

DCN: What’s your approach when it comes to delivering these types of high-profile events for your clients?

FG: For me, my go-to is to always start with the strategy behind the event and to clearly identify, both from financial and reputational standpoints, what my client is looking to achieve.

The business side of what I do as an event producer is even more important than the traditional elements one would expect my firm to deliver. At the end of the day, I suppose that’s my added value.

John E. Thoresen

Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Executive Officer Personal Mission Statement Surround yourself with people smarter than you. Be loyal to a fault. Over deliver.

Make a difference.

Success Realizing that our goals may yet to be fully achieved. But are within reach.

Your Life in Four Words Directed, Fullfilled. Challenged, Blessed.

Importance of Philanthropy Sharing one’s wealth creates wealth in the community, in others less fortunate, and in the hearts and souls of others who may also wish to give.

Darrell L. Tucci, CFRE David Vogel Desert AIDS Project Chief Development Officer

Personal Mission Statement To leverage my skills, knowledge and passion for social justice and humanity to improve the community and world we all share.

Success Supporting others in connecting their passions to activism and philanthropy to realize those passions in our society.

DIGICOM Learning Co-founder, Chairman & CEO Personal Mission Statement To encourage learning, promote individual growth and wellbeing, and foster community connections that improve lives.

Success Translating my Hollywood experience into a thriving nonprofit that trains teachers and students in digital storytelling for the 21st Century.

Your Life in Four Words Philanthropy. Humanity. Activism. Travel.

Your Life in Four Words Tell stories. Change lives.

Importance of Philanthropy “Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice which make philanthropy necessary.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

Importance of Philanthropy As a community, we can accomplish so much more working together than we can individually. Philanthropy is key to harnessing that collective power.

DCN: So, let’s go back to the 2020 event season. What do you have in store for us?

FG: I’m really looking forward to this season of events. Each and every one will be exciting, unique and different, and truly signature to its organization. Highlights include The Waring Gala, the 15th Anniversary Opening Night for Modernism Week, Mizell’s Stars Among Us 15th Anniversary Gala, the 50th Anniversary Gala for The Living Desert, The Palm Springs Air Museum Gala, and the 30th Anniversary Gala for United Way of the Desert, to name just a few.

I enjoy talking with many organizations about their events and I’m always happy to discuss new opportunities and partnerships.

Frank Goldstin, President Momentous 777 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Suite 200 Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 273-5050 Frank@goMomentous.com www.Gomomentous.com

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Kristian P. Ardelian, J.D. Kristian began his fundraising career three years ago and, now, as Senior Director of Eisenhower Health Foundation, attributes his success to the relationships built by growing up in the Coachella Valley. As a first-generation American, Kristian moved to the desert in 1986 and was able to take advantage of the great educational system the desert has to offer.

Philanthropy built the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, allowing Kristian to obtain his Business degree before earning his Juris Doctorate from Cal Southern Law School.

Helping others, improving our community and giving a voice to people who don’t have one are his passions. His work as an estate planning attorney and now leading the Planned Giving department allows him to create an impact and fulfill his passion while helping others implement their most desirable wishes.

Kristian provides donors and advisors with tax-beneficial avenues for much larger and impactful gifts than ever thought possible.

Planned giving allows all donors to support Eisenhower’s future while leaving a meaningful legacy.

Kristian P. Ardelian, J.D. Senior Director Eisenhower Health Foundation 39000 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 773-1253 KArdelian@EisenhowerHealth.org

John W. Wadas, CFRE Robert Walker Wadas & Associates President & CEO

Personal Mission Statement My priorities are my family, my health and using my skills and experience to Help community nonprofits flourish.

Success As an athlete & coach success is winning.

A fundraisers success is developing and executing a plan to achieve established goals.

Your Life in Four Words Family, Dogs and Health.

Importance of Philanthropy Where would we be without philanthropy?

Museums, visual & performing arts, Schools, churches, youth sports, hospitals, etc. Philanthropy provides for a Healthy and vibrant community.

Frank H. & Eva Buck Foundation Buck Scholar Association Executive Director Personal Mission Statement To support and encourage our younger generation to succeed in their endeavors to make a difference in the world.

Success Being able to see the impact that arts and education have made on our future generation of leaders.

Your Life in Four Words Facilitating arts and education.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is important since it enables an individual or organization to improve human welfare. Anyone can be a philanthropist.

Webb Weiman

Greg Wetmore

Personal Mission Statement We help low-income seniors and those living in isolation fulfill something on their bucket list.

Personal Mission Statement The rewards are countless when you give back and provide for others.

Success Success is in the smiles and joy we see in the children and families we serve.

My Jump!

Founder

Success Knowing that you’ve not only touched a life, but changed it forever, for the better.

Your Life in Four Words Reaching for the Stars!

Importance of Philanthropy Being able to help others who don’t have the means to help themselves. This has been the ultimate passion project.

UCPIE President & CEO

Your Life in Four Words Others first before self.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is critical in order to make the world a better place for all.

Bradley K. Ward

The Mission Coach, LLC Owner, Principal Coach and Consultant Personal Mission Statement To leave the world a better place than I found it – one person and organization at a time, supporting people to thrive.

Success Success is contentment in my accomplishments, confidence in my abilities, and ambition to pursue mastery of work and life.

Your Life in Four Words Listen. Empower. Build. Celebrate!

Importance of Philanthropy I think the rewards of living in any community are in the contributions we make to it.

Separately, we give; together, we rise.

Wes Winter

Mizell Senior Center of Palm Springs Executive Director Personal Mission Statement To support, encourage and inspire those around me.

Success Knowing that I have made a positive impact on the lives of those who I interact with each and every day.

Your Life in Four Words Keep Moving Forward!

Importance of Philanthropy I wholeheartedly believe that we all have a sacred connection to one another and that it is our responsibility to ensure that everyone we touch has the opportunity to live their very best life.

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Scott Wolf

Coachella Valley Resue Mission Development Director Personal Mission Statement The kindness, mercy and grace from others saved my life. Payback is impossible, but helping pay it forward to others is now my reward.

Success Every client we serve that is fed, clothed, housed, employed and restored is a blessing. To be a part of that is success beyond measure.

Your Life in Four Words Want less. Be more.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is vital because it provides opportunities and supports projects from the private sector, allowing the choice to freely choose people and projects to support.

Kevin Wong

Rob Woronoff

Sanctuary Palm Springs Executive Director/CEO

Matthew List

Personal Mission Statement Don’t be afraid to dream “big dreams” Success My success is found by surrounding myself with intelligent and curious people who help me to create and recreate my life and careers.

Personal Mission Statement I believe that all children have worth and have dedicated my life to ensuring they receive the love, support, and resources they need and deserve.

Success Leading the Child Welfare League of America’s national efforts to ensure the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of LGBTQ foster youth.

As President of Desert Cornerstone Insurance, Matt began his insurance career over 30 years ago, and after several years in the industry, he went on to open Desert Cornerstone Insurance Service, Inc. located in Indio, CA. He graduated from University of Redlands with a Business Management degree.

Desert Institute at Joshua Tree National Park Director

Your Life in Four Words Always Keep Educating Myself.

Importance of Philanthropy We can all discover aspects of our lives to be grateful for. Let’s turn gratitude to generosity, because everyone has the capacity to give.

Your Life in Four Words Life is a banquet.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy and programs serving vulnerable people are co-equal partners toward building a more just world. Without these programs wealth is just money in the bank.

Currently, Matt serves on the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission board, is Co-Chair of Health to Hope which provides medical care to the vulnerable population in the Coachella Valley, and serves on the board for the Coachella Valley Community Trust which serves the East Valley youth.

Matt’s firm has grown to become the agency for local non-profits in the Coachella Valley and across California. His knowledge of understanding of the challenges and guidelines non-profits must comply and adhere to, in order to protect their entity from possible lawsuits and damages is key for his clients.

Desert Cornerstone Insurance writes Directors and Officers Coverage, General Liability, Workers Compensation, Employment Practices Liability, Bonds, Commercial Auto, and Property Insurance just to name a few.

He and his wife Gloria have been married for 30 years and have lived in the Coachella Valley since 2003.

Dr. Jonathan Lorenzo Yorba

Josh N. Zahid

The Living Desert Planned Giving & Grants Officer

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Foundation Guilds Manager & Special Initiatives

Personal Mission Statement To use my skills, experience, and knowledge in service to humanity. Be kind to animals, people, and the universe. To exhibit grace and gratitude. L’Chaim!

Success Success comes from hard work and support from friends and family. Also, luck and chutzpah play a role! Carpe diem!

Personal Mission Statement Make an impact by treating everyone with respect and kindness. Remember a SMILE can make a difference! Together we can change many lives!

Success Success is determined by the number of lives you have touched and the impact you have made on others.

Your Life in Four Words Puppy…Home…Food…Art.

Your Life in Four Words Belief. Compassion. Determination. Excellence.

Importance of Philanthropy As a philanthropist, I value true kindness and true talent. There are tremendous needs here locally, nationally and globally. It feels wonderful to give selflessly.

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy is the essence of generosity and the ultimate opportunity to put others first. Philanthropy is the language of loving and caring for your neighbor.

Jake Zhu

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Dean Personal Mission Statement To inspire people to achieve their goals, and through education, become the best they can be.

Success Success should not always be measured by how much you put in, but also by how much can be achieved by those you have influenced.

Your Life in Four Words To engage and inspire!

Importance of Philanthropy Philanthropy improves quality of life and provides tools for people to achieve success.

Matt’s passion for non-profits started out as a young child during the time his father was a Pastor of a local church. His parents had imparted to the family to serve those in need and was often demonstrated during the many hours they served together within the community and local outreaches.

Matt often recalls his father’s compassion for others while serving and recollects his father’s words, “You never know son, when you may need help one day.”

As a cancer survivor, Matt understands that time is a gift and each day is valued when sharing life with other’s within his community and aboard.

Matthew J. List President Desert Cornerstone Insurance Service, Inc. 81-713 Highway 111 Suite E Indio, CA 92201 (760) 347-7723 matt@desertcornerstoneins.com www.desertcornerstoneins.com

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Life’s persistent and most urgent question is “What are you doing for others?”

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

January/February/March 2020

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Every day, they give back to the community and to the world at large: doing well, by doing good.

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