Join Bob and Mary Fry Tuesday, April 21st at 11:00 am as they share best practices on starting and executing a planned giving campaign.
Tune in for valuable information to help you walk donors through the complexities of legacy giving. This 1 hour presentation covers how to cultivate and close meaningful planned gifts from donors who have left estate gifts to several deserving charities.
If you are new to the concept of planned giving or want insights from a donors perspective, this presentation is a great opportunity to learn!
Join Us In-Person (701 Veterans United Drive, Columbia, MO 65201) or Via Zoom – Register today to receive more info and the Zoom link!

Drs. Robert and Mary Fry
Robert W. Fry
Fry graduated from the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry in the top 1% of his class. Fry served as a captain in the US Army at Fort Hood, TX, from 1973-1975. After serving in the Army, he attended the University of North Carolina where he received his Master of Science (MS) degree in Orthodontics.
In 1977, Fry began his private practice in the Kansas City area. Fry formerly held the position of Adjunct Clinical Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Southern California (USC), New York University (NYU) and the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry (UOP). He served as the President of the Kansas Dental Association in 1987. In 2002, he received the Martin L. (Bud) Schulman Award for highest achievement in the Orthodontic Profession.
Robert W. Fry was appointed to the University of Missouri Board of Curators by Governor Mike Parson in April 2023.
Fry resides in Greenwood, MO with Mary, his wife, and has been married since 1970. Mary has a PhD. in counseling and is a Professor Emeritus at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Their son, Dr. Jeremy Fry, joined Fry Orthodontics in the spring of 2006. Their daughter, Whitney, has a doctorate in International Public Health.
Mary Fry
Dr. Mary Fry, Ph.D., LCPC. RPT-STM, is a distinguished expert in the field of therapy and counseling. She earned her doctorate from Regent University in Virginia in 2013. With a diverse and accomplished career, Dr. Fry has made significant contributions as a school counselor, private practice therapist, and faculty member at MidAmerica Nazarene University. There, she was instrumental in founding and coordinating the Play Therapy Certificate program and later served as the School Counseling Coordinator. Currently, Dr. Fry dedicates her expertise to supervising aspiring therapists, guiding them towards professional excellence. She is renowned for her engaging and insightful workshops, offering continuing education for therapists across the United States, Hong Kong, and Turkey. Her recent publication, *Who’s in Charge? A Child-Centered Play Therapy Small Group Model*, released on June 1, 2024, showcases her innovative approach and dedication to child-centered therapy.
Dr. Fry’s commitment to the field and her impact on both her clients and the next generation of therapists is profound, making her a respected leader and mentor in the therapeutic community.

