We are pleased to announce a significant leadership change at The Timothy Group. Effective March 1, 2025, Ron Haas and Rich Cummins have acquired ownership of the company and assumed new leadership roles, with Ron serving as CEO and Rich as President. This transition represents an exciting new phase in our organization’s journey as we continue our commitment to delivering outstanding fundraising services.
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Founders Pat and Jane McLaughlin, who established The Timothy Group in 1990, will remain connected to the organization. Pat will serve in an advisory capacity, mentoring our campaign team on major donor solicitation and providing expert guidance on capital campaigns, executive mentoring, and feasibility studies. His extensive experience, which has benefited over 2,000 Christian organizations worldwide, will continue to be a valuable asset to our company. Pat will continue serving clients, sharing fundraising insights, speaking at national conferences, and umpiring a few baseball games in his spare time! Jane will be retiring in April after her many years of dedicated service, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation for her leadership and invaluable contributions to our success.
Meet Ron Haas – CEO
Ron Haas brings 23 years of experience at The Timothy Group and is a seasoned expert in strategic planning, annual fund development, communications, executive mentoring, board training, capital campaign management, and major donor solicitation. Prior to joining The Timothy Group, Ron served as a pastor, vice president for advancement at a Bible college, and foundation director. He has authored three books: Ask for a Fish: Bold, Faith-Based Fundraising, Simply Share: Bold, Grace-Based Giving, and Keep on Asking: Bold Spirit-Led Fundraising. With his deep commitment to the mission of nonprofit organizations and his wealth of experience, Ron is well-positioned to lead The Timothy Group into the future.
Meet Rich Cummins – President
Rich Cummins has over 25 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, specializing in fundraising, major donor development, and nonprofit growth. He has successfully led multimillion-dollar campaigns, significantly increased donor contributions, and expanded donor engagement. Rich’s experience spans various sectors, including senior roles at a Christian university, rescue mission, and two global mission organizations, including serving as CEO of Lead Like Jesus. He is a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and co-authored Emotional Intelligence in Christ, with a foreword by Dr. Ken Blanchard. Rich’s leadership and passion for empowering nonprofits to achieve their goals make him an excellent fit to serve as the President of The Timothy Group.
With Ron and Rich now leading the company, we are confident in the future of The Timothy Group and the continued success of the organizations we serve.Â
