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Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The S. Dale High Leadership Center
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Andrea takes a psychology-informed approach to grant writing, showing how data can make a problem feel meaningful, relatable, compelling, and urgent. She will share how to connect evidence with human impact, helping funders understand the need, believe in the solution, and feel confident their investment will make a measurable difference. Chad will discuss telling engaging stories to individual donors through all your communication methods.
Location: S. Dale High Leadership Center – 1861 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA 17601
Agenda:
3:30-4:00 pm- Networking and light refreshments
4:00-4:15 pm -Welcome by Robin Stauffer, President, High Foundation
4:15-5:15 pm- Workshop
5:15-5:30 pm – Q&A
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Date/Time:
10/07/2026
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
The S. Dale High Leadership Center
Registration
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Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP
Fundraising Strategic, Speaker & Coach
Chad Barger helps nonprofit professionals fundraise more efficiently and effectively. He is the chief strategist and owner of the firm Productive Fundraising, which focuses on bringing actionable, research-based fundraising tactics to small and mid-sized non-profits. He is an internationally top-rated conference speaker and webinar presenter as well as a master trainer of nonprofit boards that “don’t want to fundraise.” He teaches fundraising at Messiah University and is one of only 118 fundraisers in the world to achieve the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive (ACFRE) credential. Chad is also a strategic advisor and coach to many non-profit fundraisers, executive directors and board members.
Andrea Hobkirk, True Edge Performance Solutions
Dr. Andrea Hobkirk is a licensed psychologist, business psychologist, and behavioral scientist. As a faculty member at Penn State’s College of Medicine, she directs a research laboratory aimed at understanding and treating substance use and mental health disorders. As a consultant with True Edge Performance Solutions, she helps business owners develop their employees through coaching and assessments. Andrea has a decade of experience using her background in psychology to secure funding for her research through federal and foundation grants.
Jeff Bullock, PRISM AI Consultants
Dr. Jeff Bullock is the founder of PRISM AI Consultants, a firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and businesses unlock the transformative potential of artificial intelligence. With a background in pharmacy and a career spanning multiple industries, he combines technical expertise with a passion for innovation. He has guided professionals in leveraging AI tools to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and gain a competitive edge. Dr. Bullock is also an advocate for ethical AI practices, ensuring organizations navigate the digital age responsibly.
Travis DiNicola
Nonprofit Managing Director, The High Center
M. Travis DiNicola brings nearly 30 years of experience leading mission-driven nonprofits in education, the arts, environmental advocacy and social services. Originally from Pennsylvania, his career began in Indianapolis, where he served as executive director of Indy Reads and founded Indy Reads Books, a nonprofit bookstore and community arts center.
A storyteller at heart, Travis has conducted more than 2,000 interviews with artists and performers as co-host of “The Art of the Matter” on WFYI public radio. He’s also a published author and podcaster, with his mystery series, “Paint by Murders.”
Most recently, Travis served as Vice President of Development for “because I said I would,” a national nonprofit dedicated to promise-keeping and resilience. He also held leadership roles with PennFuture and numerous arts and environmental organizations in both Indiana and Pennsylvania.
A proud Penn State graduate with degrees in theater and art education, Travis now lives in Midtown Harrisburg with his wife, Michelle – and their eight cats. When he’s not working or writing, you’ll likely find him kayaking on the Susquehanna River.
