Qualifications: Demonstrated ability as a project manager in both for-profit and non-profit settings. Accustomed to working with paid staff and un-paid volunteers in fund raising and implementation. Projects range to $1M utilizing multiple staff. Ability to delegate, train, and facilitate in non-profit, manufacturing, and service industries.

Duties: Target potential development projects in Africa by defining objectives and timelines, solicit donors, require accountability of partner organizations, and report to donors.

Education: BS & MA Education & D.Min in LeadershipDevelopment.

Dr. Wilde with several others started Foundation for Hope in Africa – a non-profit foundation providing developmental work in Africa, of which he serves as Executive Director. 

He holds a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) from North American Baptist Seminary; a Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Ministry from Wheaton College; and a BS in Social Science Education from Western Carolina University. 

Dr. Wilde is also a Senior Consultant with an international management consulting firm and has consulted with many Fortune 500 companies such as Ford, General Motors, Sprint, Sears, IBM, Rockwell International, and a great number of other companies. His work involves organizational development and outplacement.

He has been married to Cynthia for 25 years and they have two adult sons, Zachary and Kipp.