Tracy J. Haraksin
Executive Director, Trustee
909/625-4511 x208
tracy@picharity.org
Tracy Haraksin enjoys serving in her role as Executive Director at Philanthropy International in which she oversees the development of new business and overall corporate direction for this nonprofit organization. Tracy brings to Philanthropy International over 25 years of experience, working in the nonprofit sector. This experience has prepared her for this key role interfacing with the charities that Philanthropy International serves. Tracy focuses on identifying prospective charities that are ready to implement or enhance a planned giving program. She is also instrumental in creating and implementing marketing strategies and promotional pieces for Philanthropy International’s partner charities.
For the past 10 years Tracy has managed her own business assisting ministries and other organizations in determining and realizing their marketing and fundraising goals. Working with such esteemed organizations such as The Los Angeles Mission, Fuller Theological Seminary, Lake Avenue Church, Volunteers of America Bay Area, and Upland Christian Schools, Tracy has seen marketing efforts and results increase. Prior to starting her own business, Tracy worked as Director of Marketing at Azusa Pacific University and also at Christian Management Association. While with these organizations, Tracy was involved in establishing entirely new corporate identities, resulting in drastically increased incomes.
Tracy has extensive experience speaking on a variety of marketing and fundraising topics for such organizations as Evangelical Development Ministry, Direct Marketing Association and Christian Management Association.
In her personal life, Tracy enjoys keeping busy as a vocalist and has traveled extensively singing and sharing her life with those less fortunate. Tracy lives in Upland, California with her husband George and their two sons.
Randy Dickinson, ARM CAP
Director of Planned Giving
909/625-4511 x265
randy@picharity.org
Randy Dickinson’s comprehensive knowledge in the field of tax-exempt planning and passion for philanthropic work led him to seek his current position where both his technical skills and compassionate spirit would be utilized. As Director of Planned Giving for Philanthropy International, Randy is responsible for the foundation’s ability to deliver planned giving expertise, services and programs.
Randy’s background encompasses professional work in the financial services, petroleum, international trade and nonprofit sectors. His accomplishments include ownership and operation of a brokerage firm where Randy earned a reputation as a pension plan design expert. After many successful years in advanced estate and corporate planning, Randy joined Pacific Advisors, a financial services firm, where he held the position of Director of Advanced Corporate Benefits. He currently holds degrees in Economics and Chemistry.
Randy has served as a board member of several charitable organizations over many years. Presently, as a volunteer licensed guide and educator in Washington D.C, Randy leads historical educational tours of the nation’s capital, Williamsburg, Gettysburg, Boston and New York City.
Randy and his wife Debbie live in La Habra, California and have three grown daughters. They enjoy spending much of their free time with their first granddaughter.
Duke Draeger
Director of Operations, Trustee
909/625-4511 x228
duke@picharity.org
Before joining Philanthropy International, Mr. Draeger directed the operations of a local non-profit organization for seven years. His responsibilities included all aspects of human resources, finances; including setting and maintaining the budget, as well as giving oversight to various department heads within the organization. His careers before that included working as a loan broker for residential real estate for three years, a junior-high public school teacher for seven years, and as a math instructor at Orange Coast College – College for kids.
Mr. Draeger has always been active in community and social causes. He participated with his local Chamber of Commerce in service projects for the elderly. Duke directed a volunteer program that arranged for orphans to visit with local families on weekends and holidays. He and his wife, Peggy, were foster parents for six years culminating their experience with the adoption of two of their foster children. Duke has also volunteered his time mentoring support group leaders and counseling men and women testing for the HIV virus. His community service endeavors were recognized in 1985 with him receiving the Outstanding Young Men of America Award.
Currently Mr. Draeger is a board member of Family Legacy, the Elder Board for New Song Church and a trustee for Philanthropy International.
In 1992, Mr. Draeger and a small team created and implemented a six-session marriage preparation class for couples. Over 500 couples have completed the class during its 15 years. Part of his passion and ongoing volunteerism involves mentoring engaged and young married couples with his wife Peggy.
Mr. Draeger received his Master’s degree in Counseling in 1991, with a special emphasis in abuse and his Bachelor’s in Diversified Education in 1985, with a minor in psychology both from the
Duke and his wife Peggy, a special education teacher, live in Claremont with their four children. The Draeger family members enjoy tennis, basketball, soccer, horseback riding and volley ball.
