American Philanthropic’s principals, staff, and key consultants have decades of experience in the philanthropic, nonprofit, and publishing fields. Besides the individuals listed here, American Philanthropic works with highly talented philanthropy, development, and communications professionals across the country in order to meet the needs of its clients with maximum effectiveness.

Jeffrey J. Cain, Ph.D.
Founding Partner

Jeremy Beer, Ph.D.
Founding Partner


Douglas Schneider
Senior Consultant

Kelly Cole
Senior Consultant

Kara Björklund Beer
Project Manager

Ann Henderson Hart
Communications Specialist

Cora Heins
Office Assistant


Carolyn Kley Fanning
Estate Planning and Planned Giving Consultant

Arthur L. Speck, Jr.
Direct Marketing Consultant