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    With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Tammy Zonker has established herself as an author, major gifts strategist, and fundraising expert. Her credentials include being an Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Certified Facilitator and an international speaker, having presented in Australia, Ireland, Canada, and the Netherlands.

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