Since 1993, John C. Urschel, MPA, CFRE, has dedicated his professional life to the nonprofit sector. Working with organizations focused on early literacy, human services, healthcare, and higher education, Mr. Urschel has helped teams of all sizes build a philanthropic infrastructure. Published on the subject of giving behavior, Mr. Urschel has also been a graduate school faculty member where he has taught nonprofit management and philanthropy studies. Mr. Urschel holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Lewis & Clark College, and a Master in Public Administration from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and is committed to the idea that the act of fundraising is successful only when it is able to reflect the dignity of an organization, its pride of accomplishment, and commitment to service.