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 companys 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.
"Im
extremely pleased with Brads 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
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