Collaboration Done Differently

Scott Rosenkrans is Head of Al Growth at EverTrue, where he helps nonprofits apply Al and analytics to strengthen donor engagement and drive mission impact. With two decades in the nonprofit sector and a decade of experience designing predictive Al models for fundraising, Scott specializes in translating complex technology into strategy, training, and services that deepen-not replace-human relationships. He's a Certified Al Governance Professional (AIGP), co-host of the Fundraising.Al Podcast, and co-author of Nonprofit Al: A Comprehensive Guide to Implementing Artificial Intelligence for Social Good.

Erich Archer is an Emmy-winning producer with twenty years in film and television who now builds AI-native films and custom AI tools through his studio, CGA Creative. 

Lauryn Kay joined Charleston Jazz as Director of Development in March 2026, bringing with her a genuine love for the Lowcountry’s arts and culture community and a unique perspective as both a fundraiser and a performer. She is drawn to relationship-driven partnerships built on shared purpose and is passionate about the power of authentic connection and empowering young leaders to explore their passions in the workforce. Prior to joining Charleston Jazz, Lauryn led fundraising efforts at Charleston Stage, the theatre company in residence at the historic Dock Street Theatre. There, she strengthened existing and cultivated new donor relationships, increased institutional support by 56%, launched a young professionals group, and co-designed new stewardship initiatives to further engage supporters. As a mezzo soprano, Lauryn performs regularly with Charleston Opera Theater, The King’s Counterpoint, and the Singers of Summerville, and serves as a staff singer at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. She has appeared in a wide range of operas and musicals and has performed internationally in France, England, Spain, Hungary, and Vienna. Lauryn holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Charleston Southern University and a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Florida. In her downtime, Lauryn enjoys baking, walking the Ravenel, exploring downtown restaurants, relaxing at the beach, and supporting Charleston’s vibrant arts scene by attending as many live performances as she can. 

José Rodriguez is a seasoned fundraising professional and founder of Impact House Group, where he partners with mission-driven organizations to design and execute high-impact development strategies. Having worked with over 450 clients, José has helped raise more than $250 million in philanthropic support. He specializes in feasibility studies, capital campaign management, and major gifts, bringing a disciplined yet relational approach to fundraising that emphasizes long-term sustainability and donor engagement. Before entering the nonprofit sector, José spent five years as a seminarian, an experience that continues to inform his values-driven approach to leadership and service. He remains actively involved in his community as a member of his parish finance council. José holds a BA in Philosophy from St. Joseph Seminary College and an Executive MBA from Marquette University.

James Misner is the founder and CEO of The Kipos Group. Over his career, he has facilitated the raising of 100’s of millions of dollars to support nonprofit organizations. A trusted expert in the realm of fundraising strategy, staff, culture, and implementation, he and The Kipos Group bring a sharp focus on small and mid-sized organizations engaged in direct service.

Brian Sarrazin is Co-Founder & CEO of Synanim, a startup that offers an online system for collaboration and connection. A longtime business and technology strategist, Brian has worked with emerging technology companies for over forty years, first as an employee of UNISYS and in various startups and later as a management consultant with clients including PBS/KQED and Apple. Brian invented Synanim based on research into cognitive science and social constructivist learning theory.

What if the skills forged in chaos aren’t flaws to fix, but the strengths our brittle systems need? Art Wilson knows chaos intimately. He’s lived through homelessness, addiction, and incarceration—and discovered something most leaders miss: excellence doesn’t live in the safe center. It’s born at the edge of chaos, where complexity scientists say we're most adaptive. Through raw, lived stories, Art reveals how chaos trains the skills most organizations and communities desperately need: rapid trust-building, instant threat assessment, and finding resources where others see nothing. He explores the “edge of chaos”, that fertile zone between order and disorder where innovation and resilience emerge. Wilson brings lived experience from both sides of this edge, from years of homelessness, addiction and incarceration to an MBA and leadership in nonprofits and business. Drawing on work in shelters, prisons and reentry programs, he offers a clear systems lens for staying adaptive without losing structure. He is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan.

Chris Gabriel brings more than 30 years of experience across philanthropy, finance, nonprofit leadership, and charitable giving. His perspective has been shaped from nearly every side of generosity, including as a donor, development professional, board member, consultant, and financial advisor.A Yale graduate with a master’s degree from Oxford, Chris leads a successful wealth management practice and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation. His work helps individuals, families, and institutions align their resources with the goals and values that matter most.Chris is also the creator of WISEgenerosity, a framework designed to help people experience the full potential of giving. He believes generosity is most powerful when it is Well-grounded, Inspired, Satisfying, and Effective.His book, WISEgenerosity, was released in 2024, extending his mission to help people approach philanthropy with greater purpose, clarity, and long-term impact.Chris has served numerous nonprofit organizations as a board member, volunteer, teacher, and advisor. In 2025, he received the Georgia Planned Giving Council’s Greater Good Award for his commitment to philanthropy and charitable leadership.

Mr. Mueller founded Excellence in Giving in 2002 after 20 years of providing investment advice to major institutions and wealthy families. During his career at Morgan Stanley and UBS, Mr. Mueller evaluated investments in virtually every asset class. His clients relied on his ability to evaluate risk and reward of the investments in their portfolio.   Mr. Mueller used his investment background to launch excellence in Giving with a desire to help clients achieve high-performing philanthropic portfolios. The world-class team that Mr. Mueller assembled has been acknowledged as the premier provider of advice for values-based giving.   Since 2001, Mr. Mueller and his team have advised their retained clients on over $1 billion of charitable gifts. The Excellence in Giving clients give with great confidence and are able to celebrate the results of their gifts. Al’s proven service and advice to families makes him one of the most respected and sought-after thought leaders in philanthropy today.   Mr. Mueller played football at Brown University, graduated from the University of Arizona, and holds an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA. He and his wife, Susan, have three adult children and four adorable grandchildren. Al and Susan appreciate the challenging game of golf, mountain adventures, and ski slopes that the Rocky Mountains provide.  

Nathan Crankfield is a husband and father of two beautiful children. Upon graduation from Mount St. Mary's University, Nathan became an active duty Infantry Officer in the US Army. He now serves as a Sales Manager at Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world. He is also the host of the Seeking Excellence podcast, a motivational speaker, and runs a coaching program for men and women who want to live an excellent life.