Michael Brown was promoted to Director of PSI, after serving as Associate Director for nearly 10 years. He responds to inquiries about donor relations/management, annual campaigns, major gifts, capital campaigns and IRS compliance. Michael is also a donor communications expert and the face of PSI in the field, performing site visits to assess effectiveness and counsel on the best application of valuable Donor Data Analytics insights.
For the last decade, the Christian Leadership Alliance has consistently chosen Michael to present at their annual convention–due the strong attendance at his sessions and positive reviews.
He is the former president of Targeted Insights, a marketing consultancy he founded to serve the donor communications, research, and fundraising needs of nonprofit clients.
Before launching Targeted Insights, Michael was Senior Vice President for one of the largest faith based advertising agencies in the country. He has served an array of nonprofit organizations including Wycliffe Bible Translators, Moody Bible Institute, Northwestern University Radio Network, Mercy Ships, Alliance Defense Fund, Feeding America, and many others.
After earning his B.A. in Mathematics & Computer Science from Oakwood College, and his MBA in Marketing & Finance from Tulane University, Michael began his marketing career by spearheaded product innovation and business research efforts for Fortune 500 and Global organizations like The Dallas Morning News, Verizon, and Hallmark Cards.
Over his twenty year career, Michael has had the honor of serving as adjunct marketing faculty at Webster University, faculty at the Christian Leadership Alliance’s Engstrom Institute, and is a national conference speaker and trainer on nonprofit brand strategy.
In addition to his marketing and cause branding project leadership on the Pulitzer Prize winning book Eyes of the Storm, Michael’s publications include Michael’s publications include Building Brands: Essential Paradigm Shifts For Today’s Ministries for the Christianity Today’s Outcomes Magazine.
Michael authored two chapters in the popular book Successful Fundraising and remains an avid writer.
Michael is an impassioned Bible Bowl Ministry leader, lover of instrumental and choir music, and Toastmaster’s International member. When not speaking and conducting training on personal finance and church stewardship, he and his wife Laura lee find their greatest pleasure in helping their three daughters (Christian, Olivia, and Lauren) and one son (Michael, Jr.) to pursue and embrace their kingdom-driven life’s purpose.
Phone: 443.391.7167
E-mail: MichaelBrown@nadadventist.org
