About the Author

David Mirisch is the president of David Mirisch Enterprises, an international event production company that also places Hollywood celebrities and world-class athletes in paid and non-paid personal appearances.His company has produced more than 2,500 fundraising events throughout the United States and in 7 foreign countries includ-ing Canada, Bahamas, Ecuador, Haiti, Mexico, Japan, and Ma-laysia. The events have involved recreational activities such as golf, tennis, softball, bowling, walks, fishing, skiing, and eques-trian demonstrations as well as social events such as fashion shows, luncheons, casino parties, and over 500 Galas/Auctions. David Mirisch has personally helped nonprofits raise more than $35,000,000 during his 40+ year career. Depending on the event and the organization's goals, some have sought as little as $10,000 while others have generated more than $1,000,000. Mirisch brings his knowledge of social habits and his vast experience to help organizations put on great events that raise as many dollars as possible. David is a member of the renowned Mirisch family, a legendary power in the motion picture industry. Members of the family have produced 72 feature films, won 24 Academy Awards including a remarkable threeBest Picture of the Year Oscars forWest Side Story, The Apartment, and Heat of the Night. Prior to becoming involved in fundraising for the nonprofit world, Mirisch was a publicity field agent for United Artists before opening his own public relati Godfrey Harris has been a public policy consultant based in Los Angeles, California, since 1968. He began consulting after serving as a university lecturer, U.S. Army intelligence officer, U.S. foreign service officer with the Department of State, an organisational specialist in President Lyndon Johnsons Executive Office, and as a program manager for an international financial company in Geneva. In all of these positions, Harris has been called upon to develop original ideas to solve problems or take advantage of new situations. As President of Harris/Ragan Management Group, Harris has focused the firms activities on projects that offer alternative solutions to matters of community concern. He holds degrees from Stanford University and the University of California, Los Angeles.