Paul Bowman Knoxville
Planned Giving and Nonprofit Leadership
Guiding Mission-Driven Work Through Leadership, Education, and Service
Paul Bowman Knoxville is a nonprofit fundraising strategist, planned-giving expert, and longtime history educator dedicated to helping organizations build sustainable, mission-driven impact. With decades of experience serving universities, social-service agencies, and faith-based institutions, he has guided donors and leadership teams through legacy gifts, strategic development planning, and long-term financial stewardship. His approach centers on clarity, compassion, and strengthening the values that connect people to the causes they care about most.
Beyond his fundraising leadership, Paul Bowman Knoxville is recognized for his work in online education and global humanitarian service. Since 2006, he has taught college-level history courses for institutions across the country while also serving communities internationally, particularly through long-term partnerships with South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. His career reflects a consistent commitment to service—whether supporting students, empowering nonprofits, or building meaningful relationships across cultures and continents.