Professional Bio

David S. Frank is a nonprofit communications strategist and the current Director & President of American Family Center, Inc., a 501(c)(3) advocacy organization. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, public relations, and strategic storytelling, David has led award-winning campaigns for both corporate and nonprofit clients. He now focuses on building community support around domestic violence awareness, prevention education, and resource access through initiatives like Wednesday’s Women and Choices Interactive. David holds a BA from Skidmore College and combines executive leadership with hands-on creative development to move missions forward.

Professional Experience

President & Director
American Family Center, Inc., Plymouth, MA
2023–Present

• Spearheaded brand repositioning and digital outreach strategies using Google Ad Grants

• Developed and launched new prevention and support programs: Wednesday’s Women and Choices Interactive

• Oversee content development, donor outreach, and cross-sector partnerships

Founder & Principal
Dave Frank Creative, Newton, MA
2000–2020

• Led award-winning promotional campaigns for clients including American Airlines, Reebok, and Holland America Line

• Specialized in experiential marketing, direct mail, and public awareness campaigns

• Managed teams of designers, writers, and media producers to deliver multi-channel content 

Founder & Principal
Dimensional Response, Inc - Newton, MA
1990–2000

• Founded and managed a national marketing agency focused on advertising and creating 3-dimensional direct mail and interactive/engagement marketing and promotions.

• Managed teams of designers, writers, and media producers to deliver award-winning multi-channel content   

Consultant & Volunteer
American Family Center, Inc. (Various capacities)
Boston,  MA
2005–2023

• Supported strategic communications, grant writing, and campaign development as a pro bono advisor

• Helped transition the organization to a more modern, data-driven fundraising and outreach approach

Skills & Expertise

• Nonprofit Communications Strategy

• Public Relations & Campaign Development

• Google Ad Grants & Digital Fundraising

• Social Media & Community Engagement

• Multimedia & Interactive Collateral

• Community Engagement & Partnership Building

Education

Skidmore College
Bachelor of Arts, Business & Government
Saratoga Springs, NY | 1979

Harvard University – Kennedy School of Government (Summer)
Coursework in Government Policy
Cambridge, MA | 1978

Boston College Law School – Summer Law Program
Introduction to Tort Law
Newton, MA | 1975

MIT Educational Studies Program
Coursework in Computer Science
Cambridge, MA | 1972

Projects
Selected campaigns and creative case studies available at: David S. Frank | Projects