Bob Francella

Director of Development

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Growing up in Chester County, Pennsylvania, near the banks of the historic Brandywine Creek, I spent much of my youth outdoors, exploring the streams, lush green rolling hillsides, and back roads of southeastern PA. Among my favorite activities was appreciating the wildlife, particularly watching the farmland raptors on-the-wing as they scanned the landscape for a meal.

I rode my bike to a nearby rock quarry, which was filled with icy-cold spring water. Plunging into a hot summer day took my breath away. I didn’t realize it at the time, but through these simple acts of childhood play and pastime, I was discovering and forming a relationship with nature; its purity and beauty washing over me.

I was excited to learn in 2004 about the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program’s inspiring work rescuing and rehabilitating raptors while teaching the importance of caring for the world we inhabit. This cause spoke deeply to my heart, and I was invited to serve on the development staff at RMRP from 2005 to 2010. Since then, although I embarked on other adventures, I continued my relationship with RMRP, both as a volunteer and a consultant. I have now been invited to lead the development effort once again, and I am thankful to be a part of this fantastic organization.

The earth is not infinitely renewable; its self-healing properties are limited, and our civilization is testing them. We have an opportunity and a responsibility to protect and honor this creation we inhabit for the good of all living things. The Rocky Mountain Raptor Program gives me hope that through caring for these majestic creatures, we are making a difference in caring for our perfectly designed nest, this fragile organism that we call home.

I look forward to working with you to advance RMRP’s mission and inspire the hope that each generation can leave this world a little better than we found it.