DeliverFund equips law enforcement with training and technology to fight human trafficking at scale
3,000+ Intelligence Reports
1,000+ Law Enforcement Trained
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OUR COMMUNITY
A nonprofit intelligence agency, funded by our donor community
DeliverFund only exists because of the generosity of supporters like you, people with the conviction to protect the dignity and innocence of women and children.
OUR MISSION
We combat human trafficking with counterterrorism expertise
DeliverFund disrupts global human trafficking markets by combining uniquely qualified personnel with the best technologies and then leveraging them in new ways to reach and rescue victims of human trafficking.
Our team leverages its counterterrorism experience to transform the human trafficking fight. We deploy the same tactics used to track terrorists to take down human traffickers.
WHO WE SERVE
We support law enforcement partners around the world
Law enforcement is on the frontlines of this fight. Our training, technology, and community are dedicated to equipping them to effectively combat human trafficking in all its forms, wherever it occurs.
Intelligence you can trust
DeliverFund is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that never compromises integrity. Explore the work we do to receive the highest grades for accountability and transparency.
Built on real-world experience
Our team is built to deliver real-world solutions to the human trafficking crisis.
Nic McKinley
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Nic McKinley is an entrepreneur, former military special operator, and ex-CIA operative who founded and led two multimillion-dollar tech companies. A pioneer in visioning Data as a Service solutions to disrupting illicit commodity markets, Nic is passionate about solving society’s most pressing issues through cost-effective technical solutions.
Nic grew up in Montana but left to join US military special operations as a US Air Force Pararescueman. After more than a decade in Pararescue, Nic worked in private intelligence start-ups before being recruited into a specialized unit at the Central Intelligence Agency that provided unique capabilities and expertise in response to the critical operational needs of the Intelligence Community.
In 2014, Nic founded DeliverFund, the only donor-funded solution to human trafficking that delivers proprietary data and technology to law enforcement, allowing them to take down human traffickers effectively.
Despite being dubbed “The Real Jack Ryan” by VICE Media, Nic’s most important role is as a husband and father leading his family in a life of service and adventure in Montana. When he is not in his office, Nic can be found on a lake, on the ski slopes, camping, climbing vertical rock or ice in the mountains, with his nose in a book learning something new, or spending downtime with his extraordinary wife.
Sean Fennema
Co-Founder, President
Sean has held a variety of IT roles at several institutions both privately and publicly held since 2006. With a multitude of technical skills and the ability to translate analytics into actionable intelligence, Sean is uniquely qualified to coordinate the IT efforts of DeliverFund’s operations.
Because of the nature of DeliverFund’s work, Sean was one of the first hires made and he continues to passionately pursue the mission. In his words, DeliverFund is not just a job or a career, it is his purpose.
Christi Nabors
Director of Development
Christi Nabors has been serving DeliverFund as Director of Development since January 2022.
Her for-profit executive leadership and non-profit executive and CEO experiences have set the foundation for her to be credited with three non-profit turnarounds. First, she increased programmatic impact and expansion; introduced program delivery into new ecosystems; and created new revenue-generating and sustainability pipelines.
Throughout her career, Christi has been at the forefront of leveraging technology. She has developed and launched new streaming, online, mobile and consumer products, including print and digital e-courses and books. She also has a proven track record of rapid growth and expansion in the restaurant/ retail space and live television production to include proven success in operationalizing strategy and execution.
Salvador Hernandez
Chief of Operations
Sal joined DeliverFund in August 2020, as a Senior Targeting Analyst. Prior to joining DeliverFund Sal served in the US Navy for 8years and was responsible for leading teams conducting intelligence collection and analysis against violent extremist networks.
Sal brings in-depth experience using multiple source intelligence disciplines and technology to counter illicit
networks and markets.
Following his time serving our country, Sal worked in business within sales and marketing. Sal speaks multiple languages, is adept at working across cultures and has a deep personal commitment to countering human trafficking with our law enforcement partners.
Shane Erickson
Deputy Chief of Operations
Shane served the Whitefish Police Department for 11 years as a detective. Fighting crime proactively with DeliverFund, rather than reactively, is redemptive for Shane after losing his best friend to a crime when he was just 9 years old.
His ability to use DeliverFund’s tools to track human traffickers, create actionable intelligence reports, and work closely with law enforcement the country to close cases makes him an essential member of the operations team.
Sandy Storm
Director of Strategic Impact
Sandy Storm has served on the DeliverFund team since 2019 as Director of Strategic Impact. Since 2009, Sandy has collaborated with coalitions, task forces and multidisciplinary teams addressing human trafficking. A trusted advisor and trainer for law enforcement, medical and education professionals, service providers, and concerned citizens, Sandy pulls from her personal experiences with child abuse, human trafficking, and the industry of commercial sexual exploitation, and her work alongside other survivors while leading DeliverFund’s Thrivers Department.
A sought-after teacher, published author, and inspirational speaker with over a decade of experience addressing diverse audiences, Sandy always shares a message of hope, healing, and restoration while telling the honest truth about human trafficking.
Jee Kim
Chief Marketing Officer
Jee has served DeliverFund since 2018, working her way up the ranks of the company while creating new strategies that have continued to hold DeliverFund at the forefront of the human trafficking fight. Starting from her position as a social media director, Jee cultivated DeliverFund’s public image and increased its brand presence on all platforms by triple digits. As a digital marketing director, she continued to utilize her understanding of both the creative and analytical side of marketing channels to drive awareness, consideration, and conversion.
Currently as the chief marketing officer, Jee works in liaison with the multiple departments within DeliverFund to monitor key performance metrics, achieve company-wide goals, and sustain its mission.
Nic McKinley
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Nic McKinley is an entrepreneur, former military special operator, and ex-CIA operative who founded and led two multimillion-dollar tech companies. A pioneer in visioning Data as a Service solutions to disrupting illicit commodity markets, Nic is passionate about solving society’s most pressing issues through cost-effective technical solutions.
Nic grew up in Montana but left to join US military special operations as a US Air Force Pararescueman. After more than a decade in Pararescue, Nic worked in private intelligence start-ups before being recruited into a specialized unit at the Central Intelligence Agency that provided unique capabilities and expertise in response to the critical operational needs of the Intelligence Community.
In 2014, Nic founded DeliverFund, the only donor-funded solution to human trafficking that delivers proprietary data and technology to law enforcement, allowing them to take down human traffickers effectively.
Despite being dubbed “The Real Jack Ryan” by VICE Media, Nic’s most important role is as a husband and father leading his family in a life of service and adventure in Montana. When he is not in his office, Nic can be found on a lake, on the ski slopes, camping, climbing vertical rock or ice in the mountains, with his nose in a book learning something new, or spending downtime with his extraordinary wife.
Sean Fennema
Co-Founder, President
Sean has held a variety of IT roles at several institutions both privately and publicly held since 2006. With a multitude of technical skills and the ability to translate analytics into actionable intelligence, Sean is uniquely qualified to coordinate the IT efforts of DeliverFund’s operations.
Because of the nature of DeliverFund’s work, Sean was one of the first hires made and he continues to passionately pursue the mission. In his words, DeliverFund is not just a job or a career, it is his purpose.
Christi Nabors
VP of Development and Revenue
Christi Nabors has been serving DeliverFund as the Vice President of Development and Revenue since January 2022.
Her for-profit executive leadership and non-profit executive and CEO experiences have set the foundation for her to be credited with three non-profit turnarounds. First, she increased programmatic impact and expansion; introduced program delivery into new ecosystems; and created new revenue-generating and sustainability pipelines.
Throughout her career, Christi has been at the forefront of leveraging technology. She has developed and launched new streaming, online, mobile and consumer products, including print and digital e-courses and books. She also has a proven track record of rapid growth and expansion in the restaurant/ retail space and live television production to include proven success in operationalizing strategy and execution.
Shane Erickson
Chief of Operations
Shane served the Whitefish Police Department for 11 years as a detective. Fighting crime proactively with DeliverFund, rather than reactively, is redemptive for Shane after losing his best friend to a crime when he was just 9 years old.
His ability to use DeliverFund’s tools to track human traffickers, create actionable intelligence reports, and work closely with law enforcement the country to close cases makes him an essential member of the operations team.
Jee Kim
Chief Marketing Officer
Jee has served DeliverFund since 2018, working her way up the ranks of the company while creating new strategies that have continued to hold DeliverFund at the forefront of the human trafficking fight. Starting from her position as a social media director, Jee cultivated DeliverFund’s public image and increased its brand presence on all platforms by triple digits. As a digital marketing director, she continued to utilize her understanding of both the creative and analytical side of marketing channels to drive awareness, consideration, and conversion.
Currently as the chief marketing officer, Jee works in liaison with the multiple departments within DeliverFund to monitor key performance metrics, achieve company-wide goals, and sustain its mission.
Our Board of Directors and Advisory Board
Nic McKinley
Founder, Chief Executive Officer
Nic is the Founder and CEO of DeliverFund, and also serves on the Board of Directors.
Matthew Herfield
Board Member since 2016
Matt Herfield is the CEO & Managing Member of Potentis Capital, a private equity firm. He specializes in building strong partnerships with market-changing businesses that share his passion for social responsibility. Matt also has extensive experience in sustainable philanthropy and brings that experience to DeliverFund in an effort to see to the organization’s long term success.
Kim DeAnda
Board Member since 2023
Kim DeAnda’s a fine example of Montana grit and dedication. Raised her own business, Lotus Day Spa & Salon, from the ground up back in 2004, right after earning her Psychology degree from the University of Hawaii. She ran that outfit for 17 years, and it wasn’t just about profit — she used it as a force for good, donating time and raising funds military families and victims of domestic abuse.
After she sold the business in 2021, she couldn’t just sit around. She put her know-how to work volunteering for DeliverFund and helping with local workforce housing here in Whitefish, Montana. She also takes time to mentor other small businesses looking to grow.
DeliverFund’s where her heart’s at. They had her heart in 2019 after seeing the good work they do fighting human trafficking. She’s been rallying local businesses, raising awareness and funds for the cause. Her aim’s to help DeliverFund grow and become a self-sustaining force against the vile business of human trafficking. Kim’s all about service and community, which makes her a perfect fit on the board of DeliverFund.
Justine Cleophas Pierre Ph.D
Justine’s main areas of expertise are in Labour Market Needs Assessment, Migration, Technical and Vocational Education and LabourMarket Information (Intelligence) Systems.
He is a Labour Market Statistician by training and has carried out consultancies in over 24 different counties. Justine has extensive experience in conducting various types of research especially in fields of Migration, Education, Labour, Population Planning and Perception.
He is currently a Director at Dunn, Pierre, Barnett and Associates, one of the leading Educational and LabourMarket Research firms in the Region. As a company, they have conducted more than 115 different research projects in the Region as of December 2017.
Al Stinson
Board Member since 2021
Al Stinson is a former corporate executive and accountant with extensive financial knowledge. Al brings his financial oversight to DeliverFund to ensure the organization’s finances and books are well kept. Al is also involved in philanthropic giving to various organizations through the Stinson Family Foundation.
Manna Ko
Board Member since 2023
Manna Ko is a Visionary, CEO and FOUNDER of several companies, and Strategic Partner to many others. She’s been speaking internationally for decades, sharing her passion to teach, stretch, and equip others to live-out their gifts in a world hungry for authentic, honorable, and meaningful leadership and relationships. Now with almost thirty years of entrepreneurial experience, she’s worked with hundreds of different businesses and organizations, and guided even more individuals seeking personal excellence.
Her passion is to help people thrive in their calling, live extraordinary lives, prosper despitechaos, be a forerunner with unseen opportunities, lead under pressure, and deliver results.
Manna’s experiences have taken her many places, and her faith has grown tremendously in her life’s journey. She shares how she has seen God at work throughout her life and through writing down her own story, an autobiographical novel.
Strong tech to protect victims
We bring brilliant minds and brilliant tech together to fight injustice at scale.
P.A.T.H
DeliverFund’s signature software is the Platform for the Analysis and Targeting of Human Trafficking (P.A.T.H.). It visually maps out human trafficking networks and allows law enforcement agencies across the country to streamline their investigations, operating more effectively and efficiently.
The Human Trafficking Watchlist
The Human Trafficking Watchlist is the only data repository in existence that assists users in proactively identifying persons known or suspected to be involved with human trafficking. This data is collected and organized from open and publicly available sources on the internet and confirmed by trained analysts.
RedLight Data
Our RedLight dataset currently consists of millions of online advertisements where human trafficking victims are advertised. This data comes from DeliverFund’s tool PathFinder, which is used by analysts and investigators to identify trafficking activity and develop leads in human trafficking cases nationwide.
Digital Training Tools
We are creating a series of new digital training tools for law enforcement to disperse the knowledge we have collected over years of fighting human trafficking. The Counter Human Trafficking Analyst Certification program teaches the skills needed to identify human traffickers, victims, and networks successfully.
Our Law Enforcement Partnerships Nationwide
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