Community foundations are an often-untapped resource for gift officers of all stripes, estate planning attorneys, accountants, and wealth advisors. Please join us in exploring the unique strategic options community foundations bring to the charitable gift planning table.
Moderator
Aquanetta Betts, JD, CAP, AEP, CFRE
Director of Planned Giving, George Mason University
Before her planned giving roles within nonprofits, Betts worked for 11 years as an estate planning attorney, helping clients by drafting planned giving and estate agreements that reflected their charitable intent. She is a licensed attorney in the District of Columbia and Maryland.
Betts holds leadership positions with the National Bar Association’s Real Property, Trusts, and Estates Section, the Baltimore Estate Planning Council, and the National Capital Gift Planners Council. She is a past president of the Chesapeake Planned Giving Council and is currently on the board of the National Association of Charitable Gift Planners.
She is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®, Accredited Estate Planner®, and Certified Fund Raising Executive. She earned her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University and a B.A. in English from Florida International University. A former flight attendant with over 15 years at American Airlines, she remains passionate about travel.
Featured Panelist
John Rodenhausen, CAP
President and CEO
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
John Rodenhausen is the President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC), where he leads the Foundation’s efforts to promote philanthropy and expand its impact across the county. A seasoned leader with more than 27 years in the nonprofit sector, John is known for his collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and deep commitment to connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Before being named President and CEO, John served as CFAAC’s Director of Gift Planning, where he helped to substantially increase the Foundation’s revenue and granting capacity through the creation of new funds and securing planned gift commitments. In that role, he also helped cultivate partnerships with the Anne Arundel Estate Planning Council, giving circles, and community leaders, advancing CFAAC’s mission to grow philanthropy for the benefit of all.
Prior to joining CFAAC, John spent 25 years at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, where he served in several leadership roles — including Maryland Director of Major Giving and manager for the Discovery and Student Leadership programs. During his tenure, he raised millions for clean water and environmental education initiatives and created innovative donor experiences that inspired lasting connections to the Chesapeake Bay.
Marie Lilly
Director of Philanthropic Services, Baltimore Community Foundation
Marie Lilly is the Director of Philanthropic Services at the Baltimore Community Foundation. Marie works with donors and professional advisors to achieve their charitable goals through philanthropic advising and gift planning. Marie came to BCF with 19 years of fundraising and community engagement experience, most recently at UMBC where she held leadership positions in development, community and government relations, and communications. Marie has a master's in Women's Studies from Towson University and a Bachelors degrees in English and Religious Studies from McDaniel College.
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