Amplify Good Nonprofit Conference - El Dorado Community Foundation

Registration Fee: $30

Space is limited, so register today.

Amplify Good Nonprofit Conference – Inspiring Connection. Offering Practical Tools. Growing Collective Impact.

Join us for the first-ever Amplify Good Nonprofit Conference, a half-day gathering designed to uplift, connect, and strengthen the nonprofit and community benefit sector across both the West and East Slopes. Set against the beautiful backdrop of South Lake Tahoe, this energizing event brings together nonprofit leaders, staff, board members, and community partners for meaningful conversation, skill-building, and inspiration.

Date/Time: April 16, 2026 | 9 AM to 1:30 PM – Location: Lake Tahoe Community College

Agenda:

9:00–9:30 AM: Welcome & Check-In – LTCC – Board Room / Aspen Room

9:30–10:30 AM: Safe Spaces Conversations & Icebreaker Activity

10:30 AM: Brunch Served

11:00 AM: Keynote Address – Laura Seaman, Chief Executive Officer, League of California Community Foundations

11:30 AM-11:45 AM: Transition to Breakout Sessions – Walk to Lisa Maloff Building

Breakout Sessions – Each session will be offered twice, allowing attendees to choose two of three options.

Session Times:

11:45 AM–12:30 PM
12:40 PM–1:25 PM

Breakout Options:

Generosity That Grows: Fundraising, Stewardship, and Long-Term Impact

Eric Johnson, Owner, Eric Auctions
Bill Altavilla, Principal & Financial Advisor, CAPTRUST
Chris Reeg, Principal & Financial Advisor, CAPTRUST

Marketing Basics for Nonprofits

Jen Esparza, Owner, The Jen Advantage

Shared Leadership, Shared Work: Rethinking Board Engagement & Development

Allan Priest, Past Board President, El Dorado Community Foundation
Amy Pooley, Executive Director, El Dorado Community Foundation

Meet the Speakers:

Laura Seaman

CEO, League of California Community Foundations

Laura Seaman is CEO of the League of California Community Foundations, a statewide coalition of over 40 place-based community foundations serving the neighborhoods where over 99% of Californians live. She joined the League in 2020 after serving as Associate Director of the Digital Civil Society Lab at the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. She is a UC Davis alum and a proud Californian.

Jen Esparza

Owner/Author, The Jen Advantage

Jen Esparza is a marketing consultant and the author of Marketing Basics for Nonprofits. For nearly a decade, she has helped nonprofit leaders clarify their message and build marketing strategies that align with their mission and capacity. Jen is known for her thoughtful, practical approach that meets leaders where they're at and helps them move forward with clarity and confidence.

Amy Pooley

Executive Director, El Dorado Community Foundation

Graduating from Sacramento State with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and a concentration in Human Resources, Amy pairs her business mindset with her passion for community service. Her 16 year career in community philanthropy & development includes service to many local organizations including Women’s Fund El Dorado, El Dorado County Office of Education, and CASA El Dorado, as well as serving as a volunteer and board member for many organizations within our region. When she’s not working or volunteering, Amy enjoys health and fitness and spending time with her family.

Allan Priest

Past Board President, El Dorado Community Foundation

Allan, his wife Jen and two children have lived in El Dorado County since 2000 in El Dorado Hills for ~20 years and now in Placerville. He is involved and serves as an active member on the El Dorado Community Foundation’s EDH Area Foundation (EDHAF) and the ED Assistance League’s Advisory Council. He was active in youth sports programs, school organizations, and is a currently member of the EDH Chamber of Commerce and ED County Association of Realtors. In addition to owning a real estate brokerage as well as a custom home construction business in ED County, Allan is very involved in county-wide philanthropy.

Eric Johnson

Owner, Eric Auctions

Eric Johnson has more than 20 years of experience on television and radio, and performing and presenting in front of groups ranging in size from 30-3,000. He has parlayed this experience into a career as one of Northern California’s most in-demand charity auctioneers, with more than $4 million raised for clients in the past three years alone.

Chris Reeg

Principal & Financial Advisor, CAPTRUST

Chris has more than three decades of professional experience and extensive credentials within the wealth management industry. Her passion lies in helping people realize their dreams and planning for a future that is well-lived. Prior to joining CAPTRUST, Chris was a founding partner, owner, and senior financial advisor with Pacific Investment Consultants. She also spent more than twenty years in banking, specializing in personal and business financial planning. Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business from the University of San Francisco and earned a graduate degree in banking from the University of Washington.

Bill Altavilla

Principal & Financial Advisor, CAPTRUST

Bill has more than 30 years of professional experience in financial and charitable tax planning. He has a specialty in Legacy planning services for donors and charitable organizations. Prior to his current position, Bill successfully served as the managing partner for a Legacy Planning consulting company which administered 150 Charitable Trusts and 10 Charitable Gift Annuities programs and consulted on many planned giving programs. Prior to that he was the Executive Vice President of a national financial services firm managing the Estate and Charitable Tax planning department as well as Corporate Controller.