John Ranheim works as senior consultant for The FOCUS Group, Inc. and has more than 20 years of experience working with organizations, leaders, and teams to fulfill their missions through developing effective fundraising strategies.
He has developed and led programs for annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving during his career. Most recently, he served as the chief development officer and vice president of advancement at Covenant Theological Seminary, where he oversaw the institution’s fundraising, communications, alumni, enrollment teams, and the Covenant Seminary Foundation. In this role, he led the school through three successful capital campaigns for new buildings, student scholarships, operations, and the seminary’s endowment. Ranheim regularly advises organizations and schools with their strategy, planning, and fundraising programs. He has served as an executive coach for development professionals and senior leaders who desire to grow in their capacity and effectiveness in fundraising. He is a frequent speaker on stewardship and fundraising and is the past chair of the ATS DIAP steering committee, serving development professionals in theological higher education. Ranheim earned his MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary. He serves on the board of Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis and is an elder at Chesterfield Presbyterian Church.
