We are so happy to share that Anika Martin has been named the 2024 Outstanding Fundraising Professional by !Association of Fundraising Professionals - Quad Cities Chapter. Anika "officially" joined the John Deere Classic team in January of this year, but this organization has been in her heart for far longer! Anika knows what it means to benefit from the Bonus Fund, previously fundraising for Two Rivers YMCA. She is dedicated to growing the Bonus Fund for all the charities who participate in Birdies for Charity! Join us in congratulating her! 👏
🏆 HONOREE SPOTLIGHT 🏆 Congratulations to Anika Martin for being named Outstanding Fundraising Professional! In her role as Manager of Donor & Community Impact at the John Deere Classic, Anika’s innovative fundraising techniques and community engagement initiatives have not only boosted donations but also heightened awareness of the JDC’s mission. Despite being in this position for less than a year, she has made an incredible impact on hundreds of charities participating in the Birdies for Charity program. Prior to joining the JDC, Anika was the lead fundraising professional at the Two Rivers YMCA, where she successfully managed two major capital campaigns, raising $3.6 million for renovations at the Moline facility and $8.6 million for the new Rock Island YMCA and branch library. 🌟 Join us in celebrating Anika Martin at the National Philanthropy Day Awards Breakfast on November 13! 🎉👏 Event Details: https://lnkd.in/ggPEGZzP.