Gretchen Carter, Greater Giving
Gretchen joined Greater Giving in 2008 after working as an Event Coordinator for a private restaurant and club in Roanoke, TX. In addition to special events, Gretchen has been a Board member and active volunteer with several organizations, and co-chaired a capital campaign to raise $1.7 million for a new mission building at Trinity Presbyterian Church. In addition to success in traditional fundraising approaches, Gretchen leveraged online peer-to-peer fundraising technology to exceed her fundraising goals when participating in two campaigns to support the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. Gretchen is an expert in combining technology and fundraising best practices to retain volunteers, strengthen and expand donor relations, and increase overall fundraising revenue.
Jon Bridenbaugh, Streamline Support
Jon Bridenbaugh is the founder and president of Streamline Support Inc. and has been an official partner of Greater giving since 2009. With over a decade of experience in providing technical and logistical support to thousands of fundraising events, Jon and his team have become a trusted resource for not for profit organizations and event planners nationwide. From small school auctions, to galas raising millions of dollars, Streamline Support will help you run stress free events. Jon resides in Portland, Oregon, with his wife and 2 children (ages 11 and 13.) Jon enjoys all the Northwest has to offer (Mtn. Biking, Skiing, Hiking and of course Beer!)
