Christianne Murn
President
Christi has a background in business and has been with Murn & Associates for 18 years, most recently taking over the role as President.
She provides fundraising campaign management, training and coaching for staff and volunteers, as well as marketing studies and strategic planning for non-profit organizations, from local grassroots to those national in scope.
In addition, Ms. Murn is certified in Non-profit Organizational Assessments from the Non-profit Management Fund. She also facilitates organizational restructuring for non-profits.
She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison and a dedicated volunteer serving people with disabilities.
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Sylvia A. Murn, CFRE
Of Counsel Sylvia has over 30 years of experience fundraising in the nonprofit sector.
Prior to founding the company in 1984, she served as Director of Institutional Advancement for Alverno College, Development Director for WHA Radio and Television, Director of Development for the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (UWM), and Executive Director for the UWM Foundation.
As an active member of NSFRE (now AFP) since 1974, she has served on their Board of Directors and as President of the Wisconsin chapter.
In 1987, she was awarded the NSFRE Scott Cutlip Award for Wisconsin Fund Raiser of the year.
She is a graduate of Alverno College and is also an active volunteer with educational and community organizations in the Milwaukee area.
James M. Garnes
Of Counsel James' background includes over 30 years of progressive experience in institutional development, fund raising, prospect research and cultivation, community service and public relations.
Prior to joining Murn & Associates, he was Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Chicago State University.
He is a graduate of Ohio State University, and holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan.
Jean A. Ernewein
Associate Jean’s background includes over 20 years of fundraising, event planning, marketing communications and training experience for a variety of nonprofit organizations.
Prior to joining Murn & Associates, she was Area Executive Director of the American Cancer Society’s Wisconsin Division, the Director of Development for the American Diabetes Association and the American Lung Association of Wisconsin, Special Projects Coordinator at the American Diabetes Association’s National Service Center, and Vice President of Fund Raising Associates, a division of Bishea, Meili & Associates, Inc.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Iowa - Iowa City.
Diana David
Associate Diana has over 17 years experience in management, technical and marketing communications and fund raising.
She is a graduate of Alverno College and holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Keller Graduate School of Management.
She also is an active volunteer for performing and literary arts organizations in the community.
