Graduate of Rider University, Temple University, and Dallas Theological Seminary. Educator and fundraiser since 1975 who speaks, writes, and consults widely on fundraising and development. Holds the ACFRE senior designation from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Served as Director of Santiago Christian School in the Dominican Republic for ten years and has experience working with schools in the Dominican Republic, Albania, Ukraine, and Central Africa. President of The Gift of Hope USA Foundation. Expertise includes annual and capital campaigns, major gifts, international fundraising, endowments, board fundraising roles, development program creation, and deferred giving.