Technical Advice
MFC staff are trained and available to provide advice charitable rules and regulations as defined by the Income Tax Act of Canada. For more information, contact either Darren Pries-Klassen or Rick Braun-Janzen.
 | DARREN PRIES-KLASSEN, B.Th., CFP, EPC Executive Director 22-595 Carlton Street St. Catharines, ON L2M 4Y2 1-800-772-3257, option 2, ext. 22 (905) 934-0484 Cell: (905) 933-1229 Fax: (905) 935-0153 dpklassen@mennofoundation.ca |
Darren and Monika have two daughters, Michaela and Anneke. The family attends First Mennonite Church, Vineland.
Employment and Education Background
Darren worked as an MFC consultant from 1998 until December 2009 when he was named Executive Director. Prior to that, he spent six years as Associate Pastor of Youth Ministry at W-K Mennonite Church.
Darren holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation and the Elder Planning Counsellor (EPC) designation. Darren has also completed the Canadian Association of Gift Planner's "Canadian Gift Planning" Banff Seminar and has a Bachelor of Theology degree from Canadian Mennonite Bible College.
Darren is a member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP).
 | RICK BRAUN-JANZEN, CFP Director of Finance 12-1325 Markham Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 4J6 1-800-772-3257, option 1, ext. 208 (204) 488-1985, ex. 208 Cell: (204) 479-3778 Fax: (204) 488-1986rbjanzen@mennofoundation.ca |
Rick, his wife Colleen and their two children, Erin and Justin attend Charleswood Mennonite Church (MC Canada).
Employment Background
Rick has been with MFC since 1996. This includes five years as Assistant Manager and one year as Co-Manager. Before starting with MFC, he spent three years self employed as a business consultant, five years as manager of finance and administration with Abbotsford Community Services, two years as accountant with Western Pacific Building Supplies Ltd. and one year as business manager with Swift Current Bible Institute.
Education and Professional Development
Rick holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from the University of Manitoba, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.
Rick is a member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP).