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Since 1983, families have counted on FRC to be their voice on Capitol Hill and across the country. These friends and supporters enable us to shape public policy and public opinion on important issues that affect the American family. While issues may vary with time, our core values of Faith, Family and Freedom remain constant. These values will continue to steer us through the years ahead.
 Chris CurryDirector of Charitable Gift Planning
Friends who have chosen to designate Family Research Council in a gift plan qualify for membership in the Arms of Moses Legacy Society. Even though circumstances may change, requiring you to use all of your resources during your life, we would enjoy the honor of recognizing the decision you have made.
If you would like to speak in more detail about Gift Planning or the Arms of Moses, please call 877-372-0804, and ask for Chris Curry. |
Family Research Council
Charitable Gift Planning Department
801 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 877-372-0804
Fax: 202-393-2134
e-mail: frcgiving@frc.org
Office hours: Mon.-Fri., 8 am - 5 pm ET
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Paul FitzpatrickVice President for Development With additional regional oversight (CT, DC, ME )
 Paul Fitzpatrick serves as Family Research Council's Vice President for Development. In this capacity, he is responsible for FRC's field development, institutional development, marketing, events and gift planning. In addition to his numerous responsibilities, he also maintains direct oversight of relationships with supporters in Connecticut, Maine and Washington, D.C.
Mr. Fitzpatrick previously served as FRC's Director of Field Development and Gift Planning. Prior to that, he connected foundations and families with FRC's mission and managed diverse development projects as manager for foundations.
Before joining FRC's staff in 1994, Mr. Fitzpatrick worked for Xerox Corporation in marketing and total quality management. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Trinity College in Connecticut and a Master of Business Administration degree from Marymount University in Virginia. |
J. Christopher "Chris" CurryDirector of Charitable Gift Planning Nationwide
Chris joined Family Research Council in 2008 to head up our work in Gift Planning. With over twenty years experience in this field, he has played a significant role in receiving basic outright contributions, complicated assets and everything in between. Having served previously with The Salvation Army and the American Bible Society, Chris helped supporters accomplish personal stewardship goals while underwriting Christian ministry programs that impassion them.
A graduate of Colorado Tech, Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management. Among his numerous years of specialized training, he completed the National Planned Giving Institute at the College of William and Mary. Through this, Chris has become well versed in a wide variety of opportunities that help supporters make simple and sophisticated gift arrangements. Whether it concerns appreciated assets, gifts that pay income to donors, or maximizing complex situations for the benefit of family and ministry, Chris enjoys tackling each issue. He truly views his role in ministry as assisting friends in their stewardship planning.
Chris and his wife, Dawne, have four daughters. Together they are involved in their community and church, where they actively participate in the children's ministry, small groups and the technical, music and worship arts. |
Doug GillquistSenior Director of Development Northeast (DE, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VT, WI)
 Doug Gillquist joined the Family Research Council in May, 2007 and serves as FRC's Senior Director of Development. In this role, Doug provides administrative leadership and strategic support for FRC's team of Regional Directors. Additional responsibilities include articulating how FRC is working to restore the principles of faith, family, and freedom in America to key supporters throughout the Midwest and Northeast regions of the country.
Doug graduated from Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he met his wife Melanie. While at Northwestern both Doug and Melanie grew in their passion for God's word, and for developing their God-given skills to serve Him. Doug's past professional experience includes 3 years in the Advancement department of his alma mater, preceded by 10 years on staff with Focus on the Family. Doug has been passionately involved in management throughout his career.
Along with his wife Melanie and their three girls, Doug lives in Minnesota. Whether active in church-related opportunities or neighborhood events, Doug and his family are passionate about serving their community. |
Alyssa GroenFoundations Manager
 Alyssa joined Family Research Council in 2007 and currently serves as Foundations Manager. In this role, she helps supporters make strategic stewardship decisions by preparing written presentations on FRC's projects. She also has the privilege of sharing the impact of supporters' investment in FRC through a variety of communication methods.
Prior to coming on board with FRC, Alyssa served as Research Assistant at a small non-profit dedicated to promoting community renewal and personal responsibility alongside personal rights.
Alyssa received her Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies from Houghton College. She and her husband live in Virginia and are very active in their church, which they helped plant in January 2010. They enjoy domestic and international traveling for pleasure and mission service, hiking, reading, international cuisine and spending time with family and friends. |
Bill HeldRegional Director of Development Central (AR, CO, IA, KS, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, OK, SD, TX, WY)
 In July of 1998, Bill Held joined Family Research Council as a Regional Director of Development, articulating how FRC is working to restore the principles of faith, family, and freedom in America to key supporters throughout the central United States.
Communicating FRC's message through individual meetings, receptions, and group events, Bill encourages supporters to invest their time and resources in defense of the traditional family and the Biblical principles upon which this country was founded.
Bill meets with community leaders and philanthropists who may not be familiar with FRC but are committed to conservative values. Using FRC's resource materials, he urges citizens to become better educated and equipped to promote pro-family values in their own communities and around the country.
A graduate of Oklahoma City University, Bill earned his Bachelor of Science degree in the disciplines of Business Management and Marketing. Before joining FRC, he served as Executive Director of the Oklahoma Family Policy Council, a non-profit research and education organization that works closely with FRC and Focus on the Family on pro-family issues at the state level. Prior to that, Bill spent 15 years in the commercial real estate industry.
Bill and his wife, Patty, live in the suburbs of Oklahoma City. They have three grown daughters and two sons-in-law. |
Jeff MeadowsRegional Director for Development in the Southeast South East (AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
 Jeff Meadows joined Family Research Council as the Regional Director for Development in the Southeast in December 2006. Prior to joining FRC, Jeff enjoyed a 20-plus-year career in sales and sales management, primarily in the healthcare and technology sectors.
Jeff left his sales career when he and his family felt called to join with Family Research Council's mission of defending faith, family and freedom in America. Jeff is enthusiastic about restoring these values, and he enjoys working with FRC's supporters to move toward that goal.
Jeff has been involved as a lay leader in Christian ministry for nearly 20 years. He also served as a full-time Pastor of Small Groups for Perimeter Church in Duluth, GA. His ministry has concentrated primarily on the areas of small groups, music and outreach ministries to the homeless and to those in the local communities in which he and his family have lived.
Jeff and his wife live in Georgia with their son. |
Gil MertzRegional Director of Development West (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA)
 In February 2004, Gil Mertz joined Family Research Council as a Regional Director of Development. Traveling throughout the Western United States, Gil works closely with key supporters who share a desire to promote and advance values related to faith, family and freedom.
As Master of Ceremonies for all FRC events, using humor, memorable anecdotes and his genuine warmth, he captivates the attention of everyone. You may recognize him from his voice-over work on FRC radio broadcasts, videos and other media projects.
Gil has been involved with full-time Christian service for nearly 30 years. He draws from a vast background of ministry from international missions, evangelism, humanitarian causes, social justice, race relations, and serving the homeless. He is a former pastor and also hosted his own call-in radio talk show in Colorado Springs. In addition to his many responsibilities, Gil meets with community leaders, philanthropists, and churches that may not be familiar with FRC but are committed to conservative values.
Using FRC's resource materials, he urges citizens to become better educated and equipped to promote pro-family values in their own communities and around the country. Gil and his wife have three grown children, two grandchildren and make their home in Southern California. |
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What is the Arms of Moses Legacy Society?
The Arms of Moses honors those who are dedicated to the mission of defending, preserving and advancing faith family and freedom for future generations. They express this commitment by including Family Research Council in their estate plans or establishing another form of a planned gift. These commitments come in a variety of revocable and irrevocable arrangements. This type of investment ensures Christians will have a voice in the policy debate for decades to come.
With your membership you will:
- Create a Legacy of faith, family and freedom for future generations to follow
- Join a community of people who share a passion for redeeming culture through informed civic engagement
- Receive a beautiful engraved plaque commemorating your commitment *
- Have your name listed on a plaque at FRC's headquarters in Washington, D.C. *
- Receive special recognition at events *
- Have your name listed in FRC special publications *
(* with your permission)
How do I join the Arms of Moses?
You can become a member of the Arms of Moses Legacy Society by informing Family Research Council that you have made provision for us in your estate plan or by establishing another gift planning arrangement. Many are described throughout this Gift Planning Website. We encourage, but do not require you to notify FRC of the specifics of your gift plan. This information however allows us to properly express our appreciation to you and helps guide current efforts and future endeavors.
You can send an email to frcgiving@frc.org, call toll free at 877-372-0804, or notify us via mail at:
Family Research Council
Director of Charitable Gift Planning
801 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20001 |
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