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Z. Allen Abbott

Baptist Homes Foundation

 

Member profile details

First name
Z. Allen
Last name
Abbott
Organization
Baptist Homes Foundation
Board Position
  • Program Chair
Professional Bio
Rev. Dr. Z. Allen Abbott currently serves as the Vice President of Philanthropy for the Baptist Homes Foundation in Pittsburgh. Previously he held a similar position with Cypress Cove in Fort Myers, Florida. Most of his career has been in leadership and philanthropy with the American Baptist denomination nationwide. An ordained minister with credentials in five denominations, Allen has served as pastor or interim minister with four congregations. He is a frequent guest speaker, teacher, author and editor.

Recently he was the chapter president of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and vice president of the Planned Giving Council, both in Southwest Florida. He earned the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential, recognizing the highest standards in ethics and effectiveness. He earned the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising from Indiana University, the Certificate in Financial Planning from Emory University, and the Certificate in Fund Raising Management from Indiana University.

He holds the M.Div. and Ph.D. degrees from Southern Seminary in Louisville and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Kentucky University. His post-doctoral work includes studies at Dartmouth College and Harvard Divinity School.

His community involvement includes work with the American Red Cross, local community foundations, United Way and public media.

http://www.LinkedIn.com/in/ZAllenAbbott

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