Valerie M. Jones, CFRE, CEO of Valerie M. Jones Associates, is a dynamic and sought-after speaker who has addressed dozens of groups from Baltimore to Beijing. Drawing on more than 25 years in the nonprofit sector, she advises clients on board development, capital campaigns, grantsmanship and major gifts. Jones has raised more than $175 million for nonprofits, most with annual operating budgets between $1 million and $5 million. Jones, author of Nonprofit Hero, Five Easy Steps to Successful Board Fundraising, has taught thousands of volunteers and professionals to fundraise in ways that are authentic, comfortable and successful.