Sagi Melamed is a fundraising executive, consultant, and instructor. He holds an MA from Harvard University and a fourth dan black belt in Shotokan Karate. Sagi believes in making dreams come true; he has achieved his childhood dreams of shepherding goats, teaching Karate, and marrying a princess. He lives with his family in Hoshaya, Israel.

"Sagi Melamed takes the mystery and fear out of fundraising with a straightforward, clearly written how-to book. Melamed has done a big favor for the fundraising field and the causes we hold so dear." -- Stephen H Hoffman, Chairman, Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation

"Sagi Melamed clearly addresses the fundamental concept of 'paying it forward'." -- David Steward, Founder and Chairman, World Wide Technology

"Mindful Fundraising offers accessible, engaging, practical advice to professional and volunteer fundraisers." -- Tamara Rogers, Former VP for Alumni Affairs and Development, Harvard University