Hello John! My name is Jena and I am AAM's Director of Institutional Relations. I'll be at the conference next week and would love to meet up, particularly to pick your brain about corporate giving! I'll be running around a bit but should be able to find some time on Thursday. Any chance that might work for you? Please feel free to email me at jgilbertmerrill@aam-us.org if you'd like to try to get together.
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Jena Gilbert-Merrill
Director, Institutional Relations
American Alliance of Museums
Arlington VA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-14-2026 02:44 PM
From: John Haverkamp
Subject: Networking at the AAM Conference
Hi all!
I'm looking to expand my museum fundraising circle at next week's conference. I have 6 years in fundraising but I just joined the museum world last year! I'd love to trade insights, compare notes, and meet the faces behind the work.
I'm open to meeting up in person or hopping on a quick introductory call before the event starts. Feel free to reach out to me to set a time to meet!
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John Haverkamp
Corporate Giving Officer
Kiewit Luminarium
Omaha NE
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