About Patrick Smith

 
Patrick Smith has been providing valuable information for organizations for the past decade. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia with BA's in Speech Communication and History as well as a Master’s in Speech Communication. Patrick was Lead Researcher for The Westfall Group, a consulting firm that specializes in fundraising development for nonprofit organizations. Patrick created the firm’s prospect research and wealth overlay program and the data he provided helped the firm’s clients raise a combined total of $84 million.


Patrick is an expert in the nonprofit arena, with hands-on experience in the fields of higher education, museums, and Christian charities. He is creative, resourceful, and a true problem solver. In addition to funding research, Patrick also provides content research and instruction to museums and educational institutions. He has sat on committees at The University of Georgia, Georgia Perimeter College, and the Georgia Department of Education.  With each project he takes on, he feels a personal commitment to the task at hand and the organization as a whole.