Robert Crandall:
CLASS OF 1963
Washington High SchoolClass of 1963
Sioux falls, SD
University of Sioux FallsClass of 1967
Sioux falls, SD
Robert's Story
Life
Married Esther Guild August 6, 1965 and had two sons, Robert John Crandall, Jr. (better known as RJ) and Matthew Guild Crandall (Matt). RJ is married to Edie Southwick and is a Chiropractor in Beatrice, NE and has four children (so we have - you guessed it four grandchildren - Olivia, Will, Cole and Bennett. Matt married Kathy Rohr and works for Lodgenet in Sioux Falls, SD and has three children ( so we now have seven grandchildren - Matt and Kat's kids are Trevyn, Payton and Jackson.)
Esther and I were divorced August 7, 1989 (yes 24 years and one day.) I remarried May 19, 1990 to Lois M. Dvirnak. Lois and I are still enjoying feeling like newly weds and will be married 15 years May 19, 2005.
In my work as a professional fundraiser I have enjoyed being involved with the Association of Professional Fundraisers - AFP (formerly NSFRE). I have served as an officer in every local chapter but one and just completed serving as the Vice President of Fundraising for the International AFP Foundation where I served two three year terms on the board. Earlier in the 80's I served 5 years on the NSFRE Board as well. Currently, I am involved with our local AFP NE Indiana Chapter meeting in Fort Wayne, IN.
I have most enjoyed my years of serving Christ and working in the local churches where I have been a member. In my work with the American Baptist Churches I travled to India, Thailand, Japan, and Mexico doing fundraising training and preaching in all of these locations. As a member of AFP I have been priviledged to speak in India, Jordan, Mexico, Brazil and Puerto Rico as a speaker and presenter on fundraising. In Brazil I was the featured speaker at their very first nationwide fundraising conference for the relgious groups of Brazil. they have invited me back every year since and that has been a great experience for myself and Lois.
We have seen enough of the world that when we actually retire - if we ever really do - that we think staying at home is not a bad idea. I have been in every state but two - South Carolina and Alaska. Maybe there is something about having two letter "a's" in the states name?
Like most Americans I dream of writing a book about all the wisdom I have gained through the yeras - and then I am quickly reminded that thinking that thought doesn't make it true or make it happen!
College
Attended Sioux Falls College 1963-68 - now University of Sioux Falls and earned a B.A. with a double major in History and Psychology with a minor in German.
Attended the College of St. Thomas 1970-71 - now University of St. Thomas and earned an M.A.T. (Master of Arts in Teaching)
Attended Iowa State University 1979 - 1982 (part-time) earning my Principal's Certification and all byt one class toward's the Superintendent's Certification. Applied and was accepted as...Expand for more
a Ph.D. candidate in Higher Ed. Administration and then made the decision to move in 1984 into the world of fundraising at then Sioux Falls College.
After about five years of fundraising I earned my Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE - about 4,400 in the US) and decided in 1991 to apply for Ph.D. status in Leadership and Philanthropy at the Union Institute in Cincinnati, OH. The program was a school without walls concept and after one year in the program and being much poorer and somewhat in debt, I decided to quit any thoughts of completing a Ph.D. program.
I am one of 75 (three classes each of 25 individuals I was chosen in the second class) individuals selected nationwide to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Faculty Training Academy for training
Workplace
Early 70's - Worked as a teacher of 8th grade American History in Ankeny, IA for 7 years. Coached Girl's 9th Grade beasketball, Girl's 8th grade softball and Girl's High School Assistant Track Coach.
Mid - 70's - Worked at Sioux Falls College as the Director of Admissions
Late 70's and early 80's - Worked as a secondary school principal grades 7-12 at SEMCO Community Schools in Gilman, IA (between Grinnell and Marchalltown, IA) and later at Gilbert High School in Gilbert, Iowa (just outside Ames, IA).
Mid-80's returned to Sioux Falls College as the Director of Alumni/Development and then Executive Director of Development. Moved to Rapid City, SD in 1989 and worked as head of the foundation for Rapid City Regional Hospital.
90's - Worked at Bacone College as Director of Development and then Executive Vice President
90's (1-year) - Worked for Great Plains Regional Hospital in Noth Platte, NE as head of the foundation.
Lae 90's - Worked as a Consultant on a 3-year contract for Jesuit High School in Sacramento, CA. Served as Director and Trainer for Major Gifts and Headed up a capital campaign.
Late 90's - Worked as the Vice President of Development for Jerusalem Univrsity College in Jerusalem, Israel. I was headquartered in the North Americn Office in Rockford, IL. Started a development fundraising program.
2000 - Worked at the Associate General Secretary for World Mission Support for the American Baptist Churches USA. Responsible for the raising of the mission support dollars nationwide for ministry worldwide. Later served as the Director of Campaign Readiness.
2003 and 2004 - Served as a consultant in fundraising working for my own company and also for American City Bureau.
2004 - Working for White's Residential and Family Services headquartered in Wabash, IN and serving 1,500 children and families in need in 2004 with locations in six sites around the state of Indiana. White's is the largest provider of multi-services to children in need in the state of Indiana. Great place!
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