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our staff
TCCF is comprised of a group of women and men who share a common calling to Christian service,
particularly in the areas of charitable giving and community engagement.
Whether you're an individual giver, a church/ministry leader, or professional advisor, when you choose to work with TCCF, you can be confident that you're working with like-minded people who share your Biblical, eternal perspective on finances, giving, and community.
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Jay Bennett - Chief Executive Officer
Jay is a perennial "Super Lawyer" and founding partner of the Dunkley and Bennett law firm in Minneapolis. Over the past thirty years he has also run a private foundation, which has been a grantmaker to Christian charities domestically and abroad. He serves on numerous boards, including The National Christian Foundation in Atlanta where he is Vice Chairman and One Hundred X, formerly The Leadership Network, in Dallas. Jay received his B.A. from Dartmouth College and his J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law. Jay and his wife, Sally, worship at Wayzata Free Church. |
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Sandi Byzewski - Administrative Support
Sandi serves the Twin Cities Christian Foundation by providing our CEO with administrative support. She brings with her over twenty years of quality experience from Faegre & Benson, LLP where she worked as a supervisor and legal administrative assistant. She attends Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fridley where she is active in the prayer ministry.
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Brian Dejewski - Director, Communities Empowering Youth Initiative
Brian serves as the Director of the Communities Empowering Youth Initiative, which is a three year project through the Department of Health and Human Services. Prior to coming to TCCF, Brian worked for Target Corporation. His work included business analysis and project management in the retail sector. Brian serves on the board of Hope for the City, directs the Hammers of Hope ministry at his church, and maintains various interests in Christian education. Brian received his B.A. in psychology from Cortland University in New York, and his Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN. He attends Wayzata Evangelical Free Church in Plymouth, Minnesota. |
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Kristin Evenson - Director, Women in Philanthropy
Kristin leads our effort to affirm and support women's unique philanthropic giftedness. In addition to 20+ years in the business world-helping companies with brand development, communications, and development of values-driven corporate cultures, Kristin has served in various women's ministry roles in her church and beyond. She attends Church of the Open Door in Maple Grove, Minnesota. |
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Sarah Trenda - Manager of Partner Relations
Sarah Trenda has been working with Twin Cities Christian Foundation for four years as the Manager of Partner Relations. She enjoys splitting her time between assisting both ministries and individuals and families. Prior to coming to TCCF, Sarah earned a B.S. in Business with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management. She is active in the community through her involvement on the board of Minneapolis Young Life and a young professionals group serving TreeHouse. |
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our partners
As an affiliate of the National Christian Foundation (NCF), TCCF is connected to over 25 years of charitable giving experience. Since 1982, NCF and its local affiliates have helped thousands of givers send more than $2 billion to over 15,000 charities. We are pleased to have the partnership of such a dynamic organization and are thrilled with the expertise they help us offer our clients. NCF has a skilled staff of attorneys, accountants, donor service staff, and many others who work directly with the staff at TCCF to deliver state of the art giving services.
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