Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson "has more than 31 years experience working with public service organizations. Since founding Retriever Development Counsel, LLC in 1998 Mr. Johnson’s consulting practice has evolved from jump-starting major and legacy gifts projects to coaching nonprofit leaders on how to be more strategic and effective in creating big plans, charting new directions, and building sustainable funding models.  His experience includes a variety of roles including college Vice President, Director of Development of a national environmental organization, Acting Executive Director for a large children’s service organization, Endowment Director, and Planned Giving Officer for a national conservation organization.  Mr. Johnson earned the designation of Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG) from the Institute of Philanthropic Studies at California State University.  He is a current board member of TACS (Technical Assistance for Community Services), and a past president of the Northwest Planned Giving Roundtable. Length of service: Started July 2009"


 * Director, ForestEthics
 * Former Senior Vice President, Planning and Conservation League