Founder and President, Dr. John R. Frank, is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), who speaks and consults extensively on the ministry of development and stewardship as a lifestyle. His experience in senior development positions has given him a broad view of the world of non-profit organizations, allowing him to help them set their sails for success.
He has worked in social service organizations, higher education, primary and secondary education and international organizations. He is a sought after speaker and teacher and is on the faculty of a number of training conferences, web-based college, and educational institutions.
John's professional involvement and education includes:
- George Fox Evangelical Seminary – Doctor of Ministry – Leadership in the Emerging Culture – Dissertation Focus – Stewardship Education
- Saint Mary's University - Master of Arts in Philanthropy and Development
- University of Wisconsin - Bachelor of Music
- Received "Best of the Best Faculty Award" – CSA 1997
- Received Excellence in Integrity Award – Campbell Research 2003
- Received CSA Board of Directors Award - 2005
Speaker at national and regional training events for:
- Association of Fundraising Professionals
- Christian Leadership Alliance
- Christian Stewardship Association
- Christian Management Association
- Association of Gospel Rescue Missions
- Association of Christian Schools International
- Faculty - Rescue College On-Line Course in Fund Raising
- Faculty - Christian Stewardship Institute/Engstrom Institute Stewardship Summit
He has authored or contributed to the following:
- The Ministry of Development Steward Publishing
- The Monthly Partner Steward Publishing
- From Soup to Sermon, Financing Rescue Missions CSA Press
- Revolution in Generosity Moody Press
