RECOMMENDATIONS

I probably started “my” non-profit like many people start theirs: serving The Lord through service to others. A "Women”s Integrated Recovery Program for Military Sexual Trauma (MST)/PTSD.”  A 90 day residential treatment program for women veterans (25%) who were sexually assaulted while serving and not able to get timely or adequate treatment at the VA.  As a veteran, father of a disabled veteran and deceased daughter who had been sexually assaulted, I believed I knew what the remaining purpose for my life was. However, with no background in fundraising etc., I was able to put all the necessary pieces in place except the funding.  Finally, I was introduced to Alan Pearson and Accelerating Philanthropy and had 10 of my staff attend his seminar, December 2017. Had I had the information he imparted to us this past weekend sooner, I believe we could have been operational already with many lives saved.  We all came away with a clear vision of what we needed to do moving forward.  Alan kept the massive information digestible and interesting for the extended hours we were together. His thorough knowledge of the philanthropy world enlightened us all. I feel we have now found the missing ingredients that will provide for a successful launch. I am grateful for his presentation and look forward to his continued guidance.  

 

Ron Gellis, Ph.D.

Clinical, Forensic and Sports Neuropsychologist

Founder & CEO, Integrated Recovery Foundation