The purpose of Gifts In Kind International’s Charity Advisory Board is to address the state of the nonprofit community and help determine how the national charitable organization can effectively empower nonprofit organizations and help communities. The Board provides timely feedback to help ensure that the Gifts In Kind International understands the current resource needs of the nation’s charities and provides an appropriate mix of services to address those needs.

Board Members

Molly Lohr
Executive Director
Community Resource Center

Dave Tinker
Director of Development
Achieva

John Geissler
Chief Executive Officer
AGAPE Distribution

Tim Curns
Vice President
Native American Heritage Association
(Gifts In Kind Rapid City)

Valerie Staats
Executive Director
International Book Bank

Odell Cleveland
President, Chief Executive Officer
Welfare Reform Liaison Project

Jeff Burchett
Director, Operation Sharing
Christian Appalachian Project/Operation Sharing

Michael Landers
Chief Operations Officer
Armed Service YMCA of the USA

Lydia Balson
Resource Development Manager
Cleveland Housing Network

Jim MacDonald
Vice President, Community Impact
United Way of Greater Kansas City
(Gifts In Kind Kansas)

Lynne Filderman
Executive Director
Neediest Kids