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Publications
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The Commission on the Donor Experience
SOFII
The CDE has one simple idea - to place donors at the heart of fundraising, to change the culture to a truly consistent donor-based approach to raising money. It is based on evidence drawn from first-hand insight of best practice.
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NonProfitPRO Feature Five Donor Love Languages
NonProfitPro Magazine
See publicationAt the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ International Fundraising Conference, Fundraising Transformed founder Tammy L. Zonker tells colleagues that the key to a lasting donor relationship is to know the five donor love languages.
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United Way for Southeastern Michigan: lessons from a $27.1M corporate gift
SOFII Showcase of Fundraising Innovation & Inspiration
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SOFII’s view
This award-winning initiative from United Way shows that partnerships between a charity and a commercial organisation work best when the donor can get as close to the cause as possible through visits, meeting with beneficiaries and can see the change that they are making.
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Creating Transformational Corporate Engagement: a case study in cultivating a $27.1M gift
Association of Fundraising Professionals International
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Operation Rubber Tree: a case study on tripling philanthropy in three years
Association of Fundraising Professionals International
Just as the proverbial rubber tree can experience phenomenal growth if planted in the right environment, philanthropy can also experience transformational growth with the right conditions, pruning and cultivation. This deep-dive session will guide participants through a case study of a three-year philanthropy operations turnaround, which resulted in 300% growth in contributions in just 36 months.
Honors & Awards
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Dr. John S. Lore Award for Outstanding Fundraising Executive
Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter
The DR. JOHN S. LORE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING EXECUTIVE is for an outstanding individual fundraising executive who practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner. The recipient must have at least ten years of professional fundraising experience, evidence of quality of leadership and acting as a team player, be a current member of AFP, commitment to continuing professional development, and commitment to fundraising and philanthropy through volunteer service and financial support of…
The DR. JOHN S. LORE AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING FUNDRAISING EXECUTIVE is for an outstanding individual fundraising executive who practices his/her profession in an exemplary manner. The recipient must have at least ten years of professional fundraising experience, evidence of quality of leadership and acting as a team player, be a current member of AFP, commitment to continuing professional development, and commitment to fundraising and philanthropy through volunteer service and financial support of non-profit organizations.
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Named Top 25 American Fundraising Experts
Philanthropy Media & Michael Chatman Network
As competition for the charitable dollar continues to heat up, nonprofits are asking some very fundamental questions about new ways to raise funds to support their missions. Our 2016 Top 25 Fundraising Experts help nonprofits get past "we've always done it this way, we've tried that before,
1. Jerold Panas - www.jeroldpanas.com
2. Penelope Burk - www.cygresearch.com
3. Adrian Sargeant - www.studyfundraising.com
4. Simone Joyaux - www.simonejoyaux.com
5. Tom…As competition for the charitable dollar continues to heat up, nonprofits are asking some very fundamental questions about new ways to raise funds to support their missions. Our 2016 Top 25 Fundraising Experts help nonprofits get past "we've always done it this way, we've tried that before,
1. Jerold Panas - www.jeroldpanas.com
2. Penelope Burk - www.cygresearch.com
3. Adrian Sargeant - www.studyfundraising.com
4. Simone Joyaux - www.simonejoyaux.com
5. Tom Ahern - www.aherncomm.com
6. Sandy Rees - www.getfullyfunded.com
7. Penelope Cagney - www.thecagneycompany.com
8. Peter Drury - https://www.linkedin.com/in/seattledrury
9. Jay Frost - www.fundraisinginfo.com
10. Gail Perry - www.gailperry.com
11. Diane Remin - www.majordonors.com
12. Howard Stevenson - www.gettingtogiving-fundraising.com
13. David King - www.fundraisingcounsel.com
14. Nell Edgington - www.socialvelocity.net
15. Lori Jacobwith - www.lorijacobwith.com
16. Leslie Crutchfield - www.fsg.org
17. Tony Martignetti - www.mpgadv.com
18. Kris Putnam-Walkerly - www.putnamcic.com
19. Tammy Zonker - www.tammyzonker.com
20. Michael Rosen - www.mlinnovations.com
21. Marc Pittman - www.fundraisingcoach.com
22. Amy Einstein - www.tripointfundraising.com
23. Andrea Kihlstedt - www.askingmatters.com
24. Pamela Grow - www.pamelagrow.com
25. Larry C. Johnson - www.theeightprinciples.com
Michael Chatman created the largest network of experts, influencers and communicators in financial, philanthropy and social innovation markets. As Founder of Financial & Philanthropy Experts Academy, America's leading training program for thought-leaders and social CEOs.
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Fundraising Success Magazine Campaign of the Year 2014 for "Heal Children, Heal Detroit"
Fundraising Success Magazine
Fundraising Success Magazine recognized The Children's Center "Heal Children, Heal Detroit" campaign as both Innovative Campaign of the Year 2014 and Multi-channel Campaign of the Year 2014. The story was featured on the magazine cover, and detailed in an article highlighting all Gold Award winners across the United States.
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Top 40 Most Effective Fundraising Consultants 2013
Michael Chatman host of "The Giving Show"
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Top 40 Most Effective Fundraising Consultants 2012
Michael Chatman host of "The Giving Show"
Organizations
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Association for Healthcare Philanthropy
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Allies in Action
Member
- PresentThe Allies in Action Membership Network is a place for non people of color to unite in solidarity to achieve racial equity.
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F3 Fabulous Female Fundraisers
Ally Membership
- PresentF3 was created to ensure: - Women of color in the fundraising industry are supported, valued, and respected - Opportunities for personal and professional growth are plentiful - The field of fundraising is viewed as an empowering, meaningful, and viable career because of the contributions of women
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National Association of Charitable Gift Planners
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Association of Donor Relations Professionals
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Association of Fundraising Professionals International
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National Speaker Association
Member
NSA is a US based association that supports motivational and other public speakers. It’s the oldest and largest of 13 international association comprising the Global Speakers Federation.
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