(218) 556-3651 joe@jfcstrategicservices.com HOME SERVICES PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND TESTIMONIALS CONTACT Professional Background For over twenty years, Principal Consultant Joe Czapiewski, AICP has worked with small and large communities and organizations throughout Greater Minnesota to define their visions, set goals, outline work plans and evaluate results. During his time as owner/principal consultant of JFC Strategic Services and in previous professional work, Joe has led and completed projects for a wide variety of clients and specialties. American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) – This certification recognized Joe’s qualifications to help government entities, public agencies, non-profit organizations and other groups create and execute comprehensive plans and resolve planning issues. The AICP is the American Planning Associations professional institute. It provides the only nationwide, independent verification of planners’ qualifications. Work History JFC Strategic Services Owner/Principal Consultant Bemidji State University Foundation Major Gifts Officer Evergreen Youth & Family Services Bemidji Youth Advisory Commission Headwaters Regional Development Commission Physical Planner St. Philip’s Church Development Director Associations Member – American Planning Association, Minnesota Chapter Member – Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Education University of North Dakota B.S., Public Administration Economics Minor Volunteer History Joe has long had a passion for community leadership and non-profit organizational excellence. That passion has manifested itself into volunteer work for dozens of local and regional non-profits, serving in board, committee and consulting roles. Current Volunteer Activities – Board Member, Face It Together – Bemidji – Bemidji Noon Rotary Board Member – Board Member, Northwoods Battered Women’s Shelter – Students First Success Coach – Tournament Director, KC Walleye Classic – Knights of Columbus – Bemidji Council – Lector, St. Philip’s Church Past Volunteer Activities (Sample) – Past President, United Way of Bemidji Area Board of Directors – Red Cross of North Central Minnesota Advisory Board – Steering Committee, Drug Free Coalition of North Central Minnesota – Past Chair, Diocese of Crookston Pastoral Leadership Program Advisory Board – Fund Raising Consultant, St. Mary’s Mission School (Red Lake) Capital Campaign – Strategic Planning Facilitation, Evergreen Youth and Family Services – United Way Allocations Committee – St. Philip’s Life Teen Youth Ministry – North Country Health Services Endowment Grants Committee – Friends of Lake Bemidji State Park strategic planning facilitation – Trustee, BSU Holy Spirit Newman Center John Carlson I had the great fortune to have Joe serve as finance chair in my 2010 campaign for the Minnesota Senate. He did an outstanding job raising money and spending it wisely. In typical fashion for Joe, always going the extra mile, he did way more for the campaign that just be the finance chair. He… “John Carlson” John Carlson Business Owner / Former Minnesota State Senator Msgr. Mike Patnode Joe Czapiewski worked for St. Philip’s Parish, Bemidji, from 1997 – 2000, helping us to set up and direct our first development office and program. He worked well in collaboration with other staff and volunteers. He is a good listener and is open to others’ ideas. Joe was an effective communicator and planner. He assisted… “Msgr. Mike Patnode” Msgr. Mike Patnode (former) Pastor, St. Philip’s Parish, Bemidji Read more testimonials Find the Solution That Best Fits Your Needs CONTACT US GET IN TOUCH JFC STRATEGIC SERVICES (218) 556-3651 joe@jfcstrategicservices.com Copyright © JFC Strategic Services 2019. All rights reserved. Developed by: Great River Design