PRESS INQUIRIES

›: Eileen R. Heisman – President & CEO
›: Thomas Grace – COO
›: Andrew Hastings – Vice President, External Affairs
›: Patricia Renzulli - Vice President, NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day
›: Margaret A. Bandera – Vice President & Treasurer
›: Diane L. Fitzgerald – Assistant Vice President, Donor Services, Assistant Secretary
›: Erin Brownback - Director, Marketing & Communications
›: Kimberly Burrows - Controller
›: Rhonda Curry - Accounting Supervisor
›: Francesca Emanato - Contributions/Grants Administrator, Donor Services
›: Julian E. Kuehnle - Investment Accountant
›: Ling Li - Senior Accountant
›: Amanda Lukasik - Executive Assistant
›: Christina Miller - Assistant Director, Grantmaking Services
›: Karen Pearson – Contributions Manager, Donor Services
›: Kavita Rajanna - Program Officer, FQXi
›: Andrea Rush – Director, Grantmaking Services
›: Kip Schaefer - Director, Institutional Business Development
›: Leni Johnson - NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day Administrative Coordinator
›: Tedra Martin - Staff Accountant
›: Johanna Mudry, NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day Coordinator

Eileen R. Heisman – President & CEO

Eileen R. Heisman, ACFRE, is President & CEO of NPT. She is a nationally-recognized expert on charitable and planned giving, and has been interviewed on philanthropy and donor advised funds on CNBC's Squawk Box, and by nearly every national newspaper and major trade publication, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Bloomberg, CBS MarketWatch, Financial Advisor, and Investment News.

She was among the first fundraising professionals to earn the distinguished ACFRE certification, and was also recognized as the "2003 Fundraising Executive of the Year" from the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater Philadelphia Chapter, and the “2003 Women of Distinction Award” from the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Prior to joining NPT, Ms. Heisman served as director of planned giving at Abington Memorial Hospital. She was the first development officer at the Philadelphia Foundation, and she served as finance director of Senator Arlen Specter’s 1986 reelection campaign.

Ms. Heisman currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Arcadia University and Wyncote Academy, and as both faculty and board member of Leadership Philadelphia. She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Social Policy and Practice, as well as the University of Michigan School of Social Work graduate program. She also serves on the Advisory Board at New York University’s George H. Heyman, Jr., Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising. Additionally, Ms. Heisman is an associate of the Heisman Trophy Charitable Foundation.

She has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Carnegie Mellon University, and a master's degree in social work with a major in social program evaluation from the University of Michigan. Ms. Heisman is a member of the third Wharton Fellows Class at the University of Pennsylvania, and completed the Executive Program for Philanthropy Leaders at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business.

Thomas Grace – COO
Thomas Grace is COO of NPT and has more than 25 years of experience as a senior executive in the financial services industry. Mr. Grace was formerly executive vice president, operations and technology, with BISYS Plan services. He directed their processing and client services related to 6,000 small 401k plans, including banks, brokerage and insurance companies such as Bank One, Merrill Lynch and Prudential. Prior to that he spent 11 years with the Vanguard Group, and directed its retail business operations and client services, overseeing more than 2,000 employees. He directed the institutional operations and client services groups, and opened Vanguard's first satellite facility (Phoenix, AZ) and first institutional administrative group. He also served as vice president of Bradford Securities, as an operations officer with Citicorp Multinational Securities, and as a fingerprint analyst with the FBI. He received his bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University.

Andrew Hastings – Vice President, External Affairs
Andrew Hastings is Vice President, External Affairs, and has 15 years of experience in the philanthropic and nonprofit marketplace. Mr. Hastings is responsible for marketing, sales, and new product development, and has been recognized nationally for his pioneering work in the field of charitable marketing and web development. Mr. Hastings was formerly the president & CEO of the Delaware Association of Nonprofit Agencies, which provided management services and technical assistance to more than 2,400 nonprofit organizations, and received national recognition for its website, GoodCause magazine (which had a circulation of 240,000 readers) and advocacy services during his tenure. Mr. Hastings previously served as the program director of the American Institute for Public Service, Co-National Director of National Youth Service Day, and served on the board of the National Council of Nonprofit Associations. He is on the board of directors of Delaware Valley Grantmakers and is a member of the American Marketing Association, National Committee on Planned Giving, and Association of Fundraising Professionals. He has worked extensively for several Presidential, U.S. Senate and Congressional campaigns. He has B.A. with honors in political science from Denison University, and also studied at Exeter College, Oxford University.

Patricia Renzulli - Vice President, NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day
Patricia Renzulli is Vice President and Manager of the NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day. Before joining NPT, Ms. Renzulli served as Chief Information Officer of the School District of Philadelphia. She was instrumental in enhancing classroom technology and in improving the efficiency of services throughout the district. She established a five-year strategic plan, saving millions in operating costs. Previously she held a range of positions, culminating as Vice President and CIO, during her 27-year tenure with Sunoco. She established new business development strategies, streamlined services, improved customer experience and achieved significant cost savings. Ms. Renzulli is also board chair of Inspiritec, Inc., an organization which provides computer training for the physically disabled.

Margaret A. Bandera – Vice President & Treasurer
Margaret A. Bandera is Vice President and Treasurer of NPT. Ms. Bandera has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance, and is both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). Prior to joining NPT, Ms. Bandera had extensive financial and accounting experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. She served as Business Manager of the Meadowbrook School and as Senior Accountant with Baum, Smith & Clemens, where she specialized in audits of business and nonprofits. She held the position of Manager of Finance and Operations at Carpathia Credit Union, Financial Manager for the Department of Culture & Heritage in the Government of Manitoba and Project Accountant/Analyst for Esso Resources/ExxonMobil. In addition to her professional duties, Ms. Bandera is a volunteer for Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia. She is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Society of Management Accountants. She graduated with honors with a degree in Business Administration from Red River College in Canada.

Diane L. Fitzgerald – Assistant Vice President, Donor Services, Assistant Secretary
Diane L. Fitzgerald is Assistant Vice President, Donor Services, Assistant Secretary. She brings a wealth of experience in computers and operations along with strong administrative capabilities to the organization. Previously, Ms. Fitzgerald served as office administrator for St. Luke the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church and was a bookkeeper and administrator for the William May Funeral Home and her family business. Ms. Fitzgerald attended Bloomsburg State University where she studied computer science.

Erin Brownback - Director, Marketing & Communications
Erin Brownback is the Director, Marketing & Communications, and brings over seven years of experience in writing, speaking and communications. Prior to joining NPT, she was the Managing Editor of Valley Social Magazine. Her work there included the planning and organization of all written content, the oversight of freelance writers, and the maintenance of tone and message. She has a history of writing and editing for a wide variety of publications. She also worked as a Director of Youth Ministry at two large churches in the Pittsburgh area. Ms. Brownback attended Westminster College and received a Master’s Degree in Rhetoric and Discourse from Carnegie Mellon University.

Kimberly Burrows - Controller
Kimberly Burrows is NTP’s Controller, and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior to joining NPT, Ms. Burrows held progressively responsible positions on the assurance team at KPMG LLP. During her 18 years there, she worked in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, health care, and the non-profit sector. Ms. Burrows was also actively involved with recruitment and training of new hires. She is a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, as well as its Pennsylvania Chapter. Ms. Burrows is a graduate of LaSalle University, where she earned a bachelor's of science in Accounting.

Rhonda Curry - Accounting Supervisor
Rhonda Curry is Accounting Supervisor. Rhonda is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of science in Accounting. She has held a variety of accounting positions in both the private and nonprofit sectors, most recently as a senior accountant with The Philadelphia Foundation.

Francesca Emanato - Contributions/Grants Administrator, Donor Services
Francesca Emanato is Contributions/Grants Administrator, Donor Services. Before joining NPT, Ms. Emanato was a trip director for Travel for Teens. There, she recruited teenagers for summer camp experiences abroad and accompanied them to Italy, London, Scotland and Ireland. Ms. Emanato graduated from Shippensburg University with a major in International Management and a minor in International Cultural Studies. Fluent in two languages, she will be an asset in helping to facilitate international grants.

Julian E. Kuehnle - Investment Accountant
Julian E. Kuehnle is NPT's Investment Accountant. Before joining NPT he was employed as a cash application specialist at Arkema Inc., an organization generating approximately $1.5 billion in annual sales. In this role he performed maintainence on customer accounts and applied cash receipts through lock-box systems, EDI and wire transfers. Julian is a graduate of Drexel University's Lebow College of Business.

Ling Li - Senior Accountant
Ling Li is Senior Accountant and came to NPT from MediMedia USA, Inc. where as general ledger accountant, she prepared financial statements and monthly balance sheet reconciliations. From 2000-2003, Ling was a member of New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. She holds a bachelor of science in accounting from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Amanda Lukasik - Executive Assistant
Amanda Lukasik is Executive Assistant for NPT. Before joining NPT, she was a problem resolution clerk for accounts payable in the controller's office of Thomas Jefferson University. Her duties included resolving any problems with the purchasing and contracting departments within the University. Amanda has a bachelor of arts in sociology from Arcadia University.

Christina Miller - Assistant Director, Grantmaking Services
Christina Miller is NPT's Assistant Director, Grantmaking Services. Previously Ms. Miller managed a federally-funded anti-human trafficking initiative through the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. There, she developed specialized programs for survivors, provided training and technical assistance, and assisted in the development of local, community-based anti-trafficking initiatives. Her previous professional experience includes case work with abused and neglected youth, as well as work with mentoring and pregnancy prevention programs for girls. Ms. Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Saint Joseph’s University, and a master’s degree in social services from the Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research.

Karen Pearson – Contributions Manager, Donor Services
Karen Pearson is Contributions Manager, Donor Srvices. She previously was employed with the Vanguard Group as a processing associate. She also held progressive positions with Siemens Business Services — first as administrative assistant, then inventory control supervisor and eventually becoming mid-atlantic field service manager. She received her bachelors of science in business administration from LaSalle University.

Kavita Rajanna - Program Officer, FQXi
Kavita Rajanna is Program Officer for the Foundational Questions Institute (FQXi). Over the past 13 years she has worked with many community organizations, such as Youth Communication: Metro Atlanta, Highlander Research and Education Center, and the Asian American Writers' Workshop as a community organizer, cultural worker, and program developer. Most recently she was Program Director at the Leeway Foundation, where she developed and implemented new grant programs focused on social change through art. She is also a board member of The Laundromat Project, a Brooklyn-based arts organization, and the KRS Foundation, a community-development organization working in India. Ms. Rajanna has a B.A. from Emory University and a M.A. in culture and politics from New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Studies.

Andrea Rush – Director, Grantmaking Services
Andrea Rush is Director, Grantmaking Services. Ms. Rush joined NPT in 2001, and previously served as EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) supervisor, and corporate account manager for an exterior lighting company. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Temple University, where she graduated Summa cum Laude. After graduating, Ms. Rush taught at the elementary level in the School District of Philadelphia for several years.

Kip Schaefer - Director, Institutional Business Development
Kip Schaefer is Director, Institutional Business Development, and has over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining NPT, Mr. Schaefer was a Managing Director-Principal at Bear Stearns world headquarters in New York City. His work their included managing a trading team dedicated to serving the funding needs of financial institutions. While at Bear Stearns, Mr. Schaefer presented market-related information in weekly meetings and conducted product-related seminars to clients. Mr. Schaefer was a key member of a team responsible for building a firm-wide trading platform to manage customer and proprietary positions. Mr. Schaefer is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and completed his Master’s degree in Fundraising at New York University’s George H. Heyman, Jr., Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising. Additionally, Mr. Schaefer serves on the board of Friends of the Children, NY.

Leni Johnson - NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day Administrative Coordinator
Leni Johnson is Administrative Coordinator for the NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day. She has broad administrative and customer service experience in the financial and retail sectors including Prudential Insurance Company and Boathouse Sports. She is a graduate of Philadelphia Community College.

Tedra Martin - Staff Accountant
Tedra Martin is Staff Accountant for the NPT Breast Cancer 3Day. She comes to NPT with a strong accounting background which includes experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, tax preparation and customer service. Tedra holds a BA in accounting from Temple University.

Johanna Mudry, NPT Breast Cancer 3-Day Coordinator
Johanna Mudry is Coordinator for the Breast Cancer 3-Day. Ms. Mudry was a Residential Advisor for 7^th grade students at Girard College. There, she developed and implemented curriculum, planned field trips and developed and facilitated programs, such as Youth Organized for Disaster Action. Previously, she served as a Service Leader with Americorps City Year. Ms. Mudry holds a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Eastern University and a B.A. from Temple University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.