About Us
With a combined total of more than a century of fundraising experience, the Excalibur Advancement Services team understands the challenges you face and can be flexibly deployed to meet your needs. Whether we manage an entire annual fund program turnkey or provide individual services such as strategic consulting, printing, mailing, copywriting, email marketing, graphic and web design, or data analysis à la carte, Excalibur has the resources, experience and expertise to manage all aspects of a constituent communications and fundraising program – from evaluation to conception to execution to post-campaign reporting and analysis.
J.D. Wilson
President
For more than 39 years, J. D. Wilson has served in nearly every conceivable role as a fundraiser: volunteer campaign worker, capital campaign chair, annual fund director, board member, board chair. From all fundraising perspectives, he has the experience. And his professional experience completes the circle… +Read More
George Newstedt
Chief Operating Officer
As chief operating officer of Excalibur Advancement Services, George Newstedt manages the company’s daily operations and sales teams. He also plays a leadership role researching and acquiring new technology that gives Excalibur expanded capabilities….. +Read More
Mary Craig Tennille
Vice President
With extensive experience in a variety of areas including database management, fundraising for annual and capital campaigns, and major event planning, Mary Craig Tennille oversees the Excalibur Advancement Services team while working closely with clients, developing strategies for success, and helping customers exceed their fundraising goals…. +Read More
Britt Parrish
Director of Advancement Services
Britt Parrish brings a unique combination of skills to Excalibur. Beginning her career as an account manager for several national and international advertising agencies, Britt has helped to shape communications for such storied brands as The Ritz-Carlton, Champion Athletic Apparel, Papa John’s Pizza, Lexmark Printers and Kentucky Tourism… +Read More
Robert Allen
Senior Consultant
With more than 47 years in fundraising and direct-mail marketing and communications, Robert Allen brings extensive experience to Excalibur Advancement Services in his role as Senior Consultant. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, Allen has served in various development and communications roles throughout his career, including positions at his alma mater and Wake Forest University… +Read More
Andy Tennille
Director of Creative Services
An experienced public relations and marketing communications professional, Andy Tennille oversees the company’s marketing efforts and creative services… +Read More
Mike Allred
Vice President, Data Services
Mike Allred heads Excalibur’s entire data services department and internal IT functions. Mike has expertise in all database and fundraising software platforms and he has built many proprietary systems to manage custom data needs of Excalibur and its clients… +Read More
Lynne Brown
Graphic Design Consultant
Lynne Brown’s career in the field of visual communication and advertising spans over 25 years. A graduate of the Art Institute of Atlanta, GA, she honed a natural creative talent and ability early on. Upon graduation she was hired as a graphic artist at Davison’s Department Store (now Macy’s) in Atlanta, and later as associate art director at Haas Coxe & Alexander, a well-regarded firm that provides marketing and consulting services for non-profits… +Read More