Inspiration Ministries Names Tim Smith VP of Partner Relations

For Immediate Release:
April 1, 2010

Contact:
Kristina Hill
704.806.1511
khill@insp.com

Indian Land, SC - Inspiration Ministries today announced that Tim Smith has been named Vice President of Partner Relations. The announcement was made by Ossie Mills, Executive Vice President of Ministry Outreach for Inspiration Ministries. In this position, Smith will oversee the day-to-day leadership of the Partner Relations division, including major gift development and planned giving, as well as personal outreach to Inspiration Ministries' partners. Smith returns to the ministry after serving as Senior Development Officer from 2006-2008.

"We're excited to have Tim back on our team," said Mills. "His experience in the area of donor relations is unmatched. He will certainly be an asset as we continue our ministry outreach efforts domestically and internationally."

During a respected career that has spanned more than 30 years, Smith has served in the areas of donor relations and planned giving for various ministries and non-profit organizations. His wide-ranging experience has been in the development of comprehensive strategies for identifying, developing, and retaining major donors, while also giving oversight to major capital campaigns. Smith also authored the book, Donors Are People Too, which is considered by many to be an authoritative resource on the subject.

Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry from Covington Seminary and a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty University. Tim and his family will reside in the Charlotte area.

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About Inspiration Ministries:
Inspiration Ministries is the parent company to The Inspiration Networks, which are available in more than a billion homes worldwide through its various distribution platforms, including three satellite and cable TV networks: INSP - The Inspiration Network; Halogen TV (www.halogentv.com); and Inspiration Network International (INI). The Inspiration Networks also operate "Halogen On Demand," for national television video on demand (VOD) delivery; and "Inspiration Global," providing broadband video content to non-English speaking audiences. Please visit www.inspiration.org for more information.