Press Release

Excellence in Giving Appoints President of Northwest Graduate School, Brad Smith, to Board of Advisors

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - April 11, 2005 - Excellence in Giving, a full-service philanthropic advisory firm, today announced the appointment of Brad Smith to the company’s board of advisors.

Mr. Smith is the president of the Northwest Graduate School, a leading ministry-oriented theological seminary in Seattle, Washington. Prior to assuming the presidency of the college, Mr. Smith was president and CEO of the Leadership Network, a private operating foundation focused on church health and innovation. In this role, he guided major parachurch organizations and non-profits through leadership transitions and strategic refocusing. Mr. Smith consults regularly with various Fortune 100 companies and Christian organizations in the areas of team-building and leadership development.

"I’m extremely pleased with Brad’s appointment to our board,” said Al Mueller, president of Excellence in Giving. “Brad brings to our board more than three decades of experience in the non-profit sector. He has a proven track record of building and leading world-class institutions, and I am confident that Brad will make a tremendous contribution to the board.”

Mr. Smith graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with a master of theology. He obtained a BA in business from Texas A&M University.

About Excellence in Giving: Excellence in Giving LLC, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a full-service philanthropic advisory firm designed to increase the joy and confidence of the high-capacity giver. The firm is retained by clients to determine their charitable objectives, manages the giving process and structure, and provides independent due diligence. For more information about Excellence in Giving, please contact us at 719-329-1515 or visit our website at www.excellenceingiving.com.

For more information, please contact:

Rebecca Hove
Excellence in Giving
Vice President
Phone: 719.329.1515
rhove@excellenceingiving.com