Profile

Phillip Deal joined National Families in Action (NFIA) as its Vice President of Organizational Development in 2005. Phil has a long history of service to the community and brings his personal experience as a volunteer and professional experience as a fundraiser to help advance the mission of Parent Corps®, CLUB HERO and the other programs administered by NFIA.

Phil seriously began his service to others as a student at Oglethorpe University, located in Atlanta, Georgia, as a leader in the Mu Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a national co-ed service Fraternity. Phil served in various leadership roles and eventually became the Georgia chairman of the Fraternity after graduation. During this tenure, he helped re-charter the Emory University chapter of Alpha Phi Omega and served on various national committees to advance the mission of leadership, friendship and service provided by the Fraternity.

Mr. Deal began his professional fundraising career with ALSAC, the fundraising arm of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in the Atlanta regional office in 1987. In 1992, Phil moved to Dallas, Texas, and became the regional director of the Southwest Region of ALSAC/St. Jude. In 1996, Phil relocated to Chattanooga, Tennessee, to start a new fundraising office in conjunction with a newly established medical St. Jude affiliate. During his time with ALSAC/St. Jude, he participated in implementing and developing a number of successful, national programs for St. Jude including the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids® radio-thon program, the Halloween pumpkin pin-up promotion, and the St. Jude Dream Home® campaign. Phil saw dramatic increases in revenues for each of his fundraising territories during his 18 years at ALSAC/St. Jude.

Mr. Deal’s personal service to the community now continues by serving on the boards of various organizations that support children with various developmental disabilities. These organizations provide direct services to special needs children as well as educate parents about their children’s legal rights under various federal and state laws.

Phil is excited about joining the NFIA team and being a part of the vision to establish Parent Corps® and the other NFIA programs in all 50 states.