Janet Stump, CFRE
Janet Stump, Consultant, brings over 35 years’ fundraising and nonprofit leadership experience, guiding organizations and teams to fulfil their missions through strategic thinking and relational fundraising success. Her experience ranges from local Christian/charter schools, international associations and foundations, to world missions. Most recently, Jan was Executive Director – ACSI Education Foundation, and Executive Director for […]
Jason Smith
Jason Smith, Consultant, believes that fundraising can be a natural, life-giving process that helps organizations scale their impact. He is passionate about helping clients utilize effective strategies and principles to build relationships with generous partners to fund a mission and change the world. He brings 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and leading teams […]
Dr. Jay Barber
Dr. Jay Barber, Executive Consultant, joined the FOCUS team as a senior consultant in early 2015 and is a senior fellow with the Murdock Charitable Trust, working with capacity building enrichment initiatives. Jay also currently serves as President Emeritus of Warner Pacific University after serving 12 years as president. Prior to serving as Warner Pacific’s […]
Jim Eney
Jim Eney, Senior Consultant, has served on the Essentials Training Team at the Murdock Trust for 20 years coaching organizations in development. He also served on Young Life Staff for 30 years ending in his role as Senior Vice President in 2004 where he lead successful Capital Campaigns and implemented Taking Donors Seriously in areas […]
Jodi Thorp
Jodi Thorp, Consultant, brings over ten years of experience coaching nonprofit executives in management, major gift fundraising, marketing and communications. She has worked with foundations, corporations and high-net-worth families to realize their philanthropic goals. She has enjoyed working locally in Orlando with IDignity, Elevation Scholars and the 4Roots Foundation and nationally with BioLogos, the Museum […]
Rev. Dr. Justin Forbes
Rev. Dr. Justin Forbes, Consultant, has been involved in teaching and training for multiple years, working with nonprofit organizations, churches, and in higher education. Having spent 10 years as a para-church non profit leader, Justin is experienced in recruiting, training, and developing teams that engage in volunteer development, fundraising strategies, and donor relations. He is […]
Mallory Billings
Mallory brings nearly a decade of experience in fundraising and relationship development across global nonprofits and major research institutions. Since beginning her career in 2016, she has served at two international nonprofits and two R1 universities, where she became known for her ability to earn trust quickly, cultivate authentic and long-standing donor relationships, and restore […]
Mark Paulson
Mark Paulson, Consultant, is an accomplished professional with over 30 years of experience in fund development, organizational leadership and entrepreneurship. He is passionate about providing creative leadership to ministries and nonprofits, serving them in ways that result in increased partnership and an abundance of resources to accomplish strategic vision. Mark’s areas of expertise include training […]
Mike Manning, CFRE
Mike Manning, Consultant, served as an Area Director and Vice President of Development during his 30-year career with Young Life of Canada. His abilities to build deep and trusting relationships with teens, honed in the first half of his Young Life career, translated well in his transition to working with adult supporters and major donors […]
Ralph Veerman
Ralph Veerman, Senior Consultant, joined The FOCUS Group in 2023. He is President and CEO of Veerman & Associates (V&A), a coaching firm serving nonprofit executives, which he founded in 1988. V&A serves as a philanthropic advisor for high-net-worth families. Ralph was a Senior Advisor to Jim Seneff, Chairman of CNL and Seneff Family Foundation, […]
Reid Estes
Reid Estes, Executive Consultant, has 30 years of leadership experience growing start up teams and leading in cross-disciplined environments. Reid’s understanding of relational fundraising (TDS) comes from extensive experience with annual fund execution and multiple campaign projects to build or improve Young Life Camp Properties throughout the US. Additional years serving as VP of Organizational […]
Shannon Watlington
Shannon Watlington, Consultant, brings 20 years of fundraising, strategic planning and leadership development experience to her work with The FOCUS Group. She has worked with Young Life for 9 years, during which she has recruited, trained and developed teams of people around a common goal. She has a passion for casting a vision to help […]