Frank Julie is an organisational development consultant, strategist, advisor, mentor, guest lecturer and facilitator with a Master's Degree in Adult Education obtained from the University of Cape Town. His journey in the non-profit sector started over 40 years ago as a volunteer, community organiser, programmes manager and director. Julie is the author of The Art of Leadership and Management on the Ground (2006), The Roots of the NGO Crisis in South Africa - A look beyond the surface (2010) and Fundraising Strategies for Struggling NPO's (2021). He is the founder of various organisations amongst others Frank Julies and Associates, YoungPeople@Work, People First Foundation, Food Relief Alliance of South Africa, Fundraising Mentoring Network, Youth Business Network and Music Academy for Rural Youth.