Story #111: Francis Thompkins, Former PBHA President and Nonprofit Leader

Francis Thompkins ‘09 is a leader in the nonprofit sector with a deep commitment to developing talent and driving impactful change. Currently serving as Senior Director of Program at Beyond 12, Francis is responsible for leading the organization’s training, professional development, and quality assurance strategies for its 30-person team. In this role, he spearheads key projects to improve and scale Beyond 12’s coach training program, ensuring its ongoing effectiveness and alignment with client commitments. His work focuses on organizational performance, leveraging strategic metrics to track success and maintain high standards. Prior to his current role, Francis built a diverse career in leadership development, project management, and organizational research. His earlier work as Principal at Together Brave further honed his expertise in nonprofit evaluation, strategic planning, and leadership coaching, where he helped social sector leaders maximize their impact. Francis's breadth of experience in building nonprofit capacity and developing leadership across sectors has made him a key player in driving systemic change, particularly in education and community development.

Francis’s leadership journey began at PBHA, where he played a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s mission of service and social change. At the organization, he served numerous roles, such as President, where he was charged with overseeing PBHA’s leadership, governance, and relationships with external stakeholders, including the University, alumni, and community leaders. As a program director as well, Francis was deeply engaged with the nonprofit's educational initiatives, working to ensure that PBHA's programs effectively addressed the needs of the Greater Boston community. PBHA is so proud of his incredible career in nonprofit management and is so excited to see his future strides in the sector.

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