Mark Bergethon Sage Fundraising Solutions Chief Executive Officer "I am passionately committed to strengthening the nonprofit sector's ability to positively impact our world. At Sage we work to help nonprofits more effectively address the unmet needs of the communities they serve and to maximize their contributions to the public good." Recognized as one of the leading national experts in funding multi-year community-based economic development programs through major fundraising campaigns, Mark Bergethon brings extensive private and nonprofit sector experience to his role as Chief Executive Officer of Sage Fundraising Solutions. Over the course of his career Mark has been a successful attorney, author, entrepreneur, fundraising consultant, and business executive. Prior to founding Sage, Mark served as president of another national fundraising consulting firm, specializing in funding economic development programs for chambers of commerce and economic development councils. Summary of Experience Has provided fundraising campaign management and consulting services to a broad array of nonprofit organizations including schools, technical/community colleges, museums, fine arts centers, hospitals, Boy Scout councils, Junior Achievement organizations, community development corporations, senior service centers, religious service organizations, chambers of commerce, and economic development councils. Has directed and provided oversight for more than 50 feasibility studies and major fundraising campaigns for organizations nationwide. Has raised well over $100 million dollars for a great variety of nonprofits. Specialties include transitioning membership-based nonprofits into investment-based nonprofits, forging public/private partnerships, forming and capitalizing new economic development organizations, and establishing regional economic development and marketing collaborations. Has written two published books, as well as numerous articles on fundraising and other nonprofit concerns. Contacting Mark Toll Free: (800) 517-4980 Cell Phone: (904) 307-3633 Fax: (904) 328-1900 Email: mbergethon@sagefundraisingllc.com Mailing Address: 221 N. Hogan Street #333 Jacksonville, FL 32202