Max Bales

Max Bales is an experienced professional in planned giving and development, currently serving as the Director of Planned Giving at Prison Fellowship since September 2024. Bales has a long history of impactful roles, including work as a Planned Giving Representative at The Christian Broadcasting Network and as Director of Individual Giving at the Arthritis Foundation. Bales has also held positions as a Major Gifts Officer at the American Red Cross and as Development Director at both Ivy Tech Community College and Purdue University. With a strong foundation in agriculture from Purdue University and Vincennes University, Bales combines expertise in philanthropy with a commitment to connecting individuals with meaningful charitable opportunities.