Jan F. Brazzell

Jan F. Brazzell, PhD, ACFRE leads Advancement Consulting, a firm she founded in 2001 to help business and not-for-profit leaders develop vibrant, productive organizations that change the world. Advancement Consulting has provided customized, professional solutions and practical advice in governance, fundraising, strategic planning, and management to more than 60 organizations, ranging from performing arts to zoos. Prior to founding Advancement Consulting, Jan led the MultiCare Health Foundation as executive director, served as vice president for development and university relations for Pacific Lutheran University, and directed corporate and foundation relations for the Franciscan Foundation for Health Care. Jan holds a Certificate in Education Management from Harvard University, an MA and PhD in sociology from Indiana University, and a BA in sociology from The University of Alabama. In 2012, Jan became the 96th person worldwide to earn the Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive credential. Jan holds memberships in the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), Northwest Development Officers Association, Board Source, and the South Sound Planned Giving Council. She serves on the AFP International Research Council and on the AFP South Sound Chapter Board.