Johnathan Teal, CFRE, brings more than 20 years of working with nonprofits building impactful programs, establishing dynamic community partnerships, and creating capacity for greater impact. Johnathan understands the power of generosity, and how it can unlock a community's best version of itself. Johnathan’s experience, his understanding of the challenges facing nonprofits and his willingness to look at things differently makes him an ideal partner and catalyst for change. He provides counsel for:
Before working with DBD Group, Johnathan served in diverse leadership roles from lifeguard to program director to VP of Development, working primarily with the YMCA, and launched a start-up nonprofit as well.
Johnathan earned a degree in Health & Sports Science from the University of Oklahoma and is a proud Sooner residing in Oklahoma City, aka The Big Friendly. Johnathan holds Certified Fundraising Executive status (CFRE) and is a graduate of the IU Eli Lilly Executive Fundraising School. He has spent the past 20+ years serving his community through nonprofit organizations, playing as much golf as possible and is currently raising twins with his wife Sarah.