STEVE KALOPER, CEO/Founder
770.757.3464
Steve@DevelopmentServicesGroup.com
Steve Kaloper is a consultant to Christian non-profit organizations and high net worth families. Steve has over 15-years experience in marketing, strategic relationship development, and consulting in the private, public and non-profit sectors. As Founder and President of DSG, Development Services Group, LLC, Steve offers ministry fundraising strategy and implantation surrounding donor marketing & communications with an emphasis on donor cultivation both domestically and internationally. During his time as co-Founder and CEO of the Kingdom Capital Group, Steve developed the concept of Impact Philanthropy, a results-oriented approach to giving—and a key aspect of the New Wave of Philanthropy!
Steve grew up and began his career in Southern California serving on staff of a mega-church in Newport Beach. His career continued as a full-service registered financial advisor with Smith Barney and Merrill Lynch. He began serving in the ministry space as Director of Development for the Family Research Council based in Washington, D.C.. Steve later joined the private sector as Director of Marketing for a direct mail marketing agency serving The Salvation Army and other nationally know non-profits, which was sold on Wall Street. Steve engaged his true passion to assist & serve major donors and ministries with his gifts, serving various DSG clients as a consultant and Ravi Zacharias International Ministries as V.P. of Marketing and Development.
Born and raised in Southern California, he and his wife Shannon along with their four children reside in Johns Creek, GA. Together they attend Perimeter Church. Steve’s desire is to live a life of transparency, with integrity and illustrate an irresistible life-style for Christ as they together disciple, equip and empower their kids to live a life that continues to glorify God. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the school of Social Ecology from the University of California Irvine.
He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Relevate, a ministry that seeks to influence cultural influencers throughout the seven channels of culture. Steve has also served on the National Board of Northrise University in Zambia, Africa, as well as Bethany Christian Services and Big Stuf Ministries. Steve also serves high net worth individuals, couples and family foundations desiring to make an impact on the kingdom with their giving.
MARK HOWARD, VP of Marketing & Strategy
404.825.1080
Mark@DevelopmentServicesGroup.com
Mark Howard is an excellent writer and strategist who is committed to using his skills to serve the Kingdom. Having worked with a variety of non-profits nationally and internationally, his experience includes collaborating with ministries whose focus incorporates evangelism, apologetics, church planting, cultural impact through the arts and media, high-adventure camps, training, education or diverse humanitarian services. Mark’s focus is on enabling ministries to more effectively tell the story of how God is using their ministry to make a strategic impact on the Kingdom.
Mark’s experience also includes performing in-depth ministry research as an analyst for a company that sought to vet ministries and funding opportunities for major donors and their families. This has given Mark the opportunity to review literally thousands of non-profits and gain valuable insight into how major donors and foundations assess various aspects of how a ministry operates and communicates.
A lover of theology and the church, Mark earned his B.A. in Biblical Studies and a M.A. in Theology from Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. He continues to remain an active member in his church, Trinity Presbyterian. Mark and his wife, Tiffany, live with their daughter in the Atlanta area.
LINDSEY TORRES, Project Coordinator
770.656.0220
Lindsey@DevelopmentServicesGroup.com
An encourager and supporter at heart, Lindsey thrives when given the opportunity to assist and serve others, and is excited to put those skills to use in the world of ministry. With a passion for cultivating meaningful relationships, as well as an ability to organize and manage projects and people with compassion, Lindsey works to come alongside ministries and serve as a unique and specific point of contact—joining ministries in their efforts to enlarge and expand their effectiveness and impact for the Kingdom. Acting both as a cheerleader and administrator, she enjoys engaging with ministries on many different levels—stepping in to function as a support and "extra pair of hands" to ensure goals are reached, events are executed and projects are delivered.
Lindsey comes to DSG with a background and degree in Health and Exercise Science, which she earned in 2004 from Furman University in Greenville, SC. Born and raised in Carolina, she made the move to Atlanta shortly after college in hopes to continue the pursuit of God's call on her life and gain a greater understanding of who He has designed her to be. With a number of interests, including: exercising, singing, playing Frisbee and blogging, Lindsey also has a unique love of baking—in particular cupcakes—and enjoys sharing that gift with others.
KATIE GOLLOHER, Grant Writer & Analyst
404.271.3788
Katie@DevelopmentServicesGroup.com
Katie Golloher has devoted years promoting awareness on issues that impact the helpless while assisting various ministries committed to their defense in both development and fundraising. Using articles, speeches, and proposals, she has used her abilities as a writer to tell stories and touch hearts. Researching the breadth and needs associated with an issue has given her an affinity for analyzing and investigating both the lives and the data involved with a particular cause, as well as the fundamental realities necessary to affect real growth and change. Her course work in English, History, and Education from the University of Central Florida, where she received her B.A., was excellent preparation for developing her skills as a research analyst. As well, her time as a Technical Writer at Lockheed Martin has served to sharpen her skills as a grant writer. But the real teachers in her life have been her five children, who have taught her more lessons than she can remember about what really matters in this life and how much we need each other. She lives with them in Alpharetta, GA and recognizes how great an opportunity it is to serve those who serve others.
BUFFIE JUBARD, Special Events Coordinator
404.414.7920
Buffie@DevelopmentServicesGroup.com
Buffie Jubard is a seasoned event planner with over seventeen years experience working with corporate and non-profit clients in event planning, marketing and management. Buffie began her career in the hospitality industry at the opening of the Georgia Dome & Georgia World Congress Center after graduating from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Public Relations. In 1997 she left a director of sales and marketing position with a local hotel management company and started her own event design and management company, M3, Inc. Buffie has planned and managed events ranging in size from 10 to over 1,000 people.
A Georgia native, Buffie lives in Suwanee with her husband and two sons. As an active member of her community, Buffie uses her gifts and talents serving at Perimeter church where she has planned numerous large events for the women's ministry and the "20 Year Celebration" for Perimeter Church. She recently began to use her success as an entrepreneur to be an inspiration and mentor other young business women who desire to create and work independently. Buffie is also dedicated to serving in the breast cancer community and other organizations that help promote positive image and self esteem for young girls.
ATHALIA WHITWORTH, Special Project Coordinator
Athalia@DevelopmentServicesGroup.com
A natural encourager, Athalia Whitworth translates tasks into value—helping donors and staff understand that they are making a difference—and coaches organizations in donor ministry. As a writer, Athalia puts her skills to work as an editor for marketing materials, including newsletters, donor correspondence, and web copy. Athalia comes to Development Services Group from a background of international sales, where she excelled as a top salesperson by learning, understanding and meeting the root needs of the client.
Her logistics experience in international imports/exports also serves her well at DSG in her role as Project Coordinator, while her skills in negotiation play into planning and organizing major donor events. Athalia is a graduate from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia with a focus in Business Administration and Spanish. She and her husband, Travis, live in Boone, NC with their daughter.