About the Artist

KATIE DOBSON CUNDIFF acquired an early appreciation for the fine arts, drawing, and painting, under the tutelage of artist parents. Early works resulted in scholarships from National Scholastics Magazine and the Croation Fraternal Union, earning a B.A. in Fine Arts and Painting from Ringling College of Art and Design. A love of the out of doors combined with painting has produced numerous awards and recognition in plein air events. Her work also includes still life, figurative, and wildlife, and has been featured on apparel and print for Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited, The Billfish Foundation, Sarari Clubs International, and Gulf Coast Conservation Association.

A member of Oil Painters of America, American Women artists, American Impressionist Society, Plein Air Painters of the Southeast (PAP-SE), and a signature member of Plein Air Florida, Her work has been featured in American Art Collector and American Artists Magazine, and at the Museum of Florida Art and Culture in Sebring, Florida. Juried exhibits include those of Oil Painters of America, American Women Artists, and American Impressionists. She is currently represented by Coconut Grove Gallery of Fine Art, Coconut Grove, FL, and Dovetail Antiques in Cashiers, NC, and Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel by the Sea, CA. Ms. Cundiff currently teachs figure drawing at Ringling College of Art and Design and gives monthly plein air workshops in oils in Sarasota, Florida.

Ms. Cundiff illustrated Money for the Cause: The Event Fundraising Handbook, soon to be released by Texas A&M University Press.

Please visit Ms. Cundiff’s website at http://www.dobsonart.com/

“…in my 41+ years of experience that include oversight of event fundraising, I would have benefited greatly from the existence of a book such as this one. This book will help to avoid the “trial and error” approach I see most organizations making as they attempt to raise funds through events.“--Alan Wentz, former chief conservation officer, Ducks Unlimited

Rob Bruno of the Foundation Center, New York, calls Money for the Cause, "...a comprehensive guidebook intended for novice and veteran event planners seeking to raise net revenue through fundraising events." --October 17, 2012 (Click here for the full review)

"I have always had the greatest respect and admiration for Rudy Rosen, the Master Fundraiser. This book is a trove of his experiences which can help and heighten our effectiveness in financing our efforts."--Dr. J. Blanton Belk, Jr., founder and chairman emeritus of Up With People.

"In this book, Dr. Rosen explains in a very understandable, clear and concise way precisely what to do, what not to do, how to do and how not to do the myriad things needed to translate a worthy cause into a successful social force. It should be considered mandatory reading for all organizational volunteers, as well as their higher-level professional staff."--Steve Comus, Director of Publications for Safari Club International; author and award-winning photo-journalist

"Rosen is well-qualified to write this book as he has served in various leadership roles that provide an important reservoir of nonprofit experience and fundraising acumen."--Larry Schweiger, President, National Wildlife Federation

"Rosen’s book is essential for any event fundraiser. Perfect for those who are new to fundraising, it walks through every aspect of planning and executing a successful event. It’s also a great asset to anyone running a fundraising event who has been challenged to raise more. He lays out how to maximize donations by focusing on your donor mix and layering on varied and numerous opportunities to give. His years of experience help you avoid the pitfalls and develop a successful event aligned with your mission and supporters."--Nancy J. Painter, Vice President of Executive Search, Olive Grove Consulting