Michael Donegan Email & Phone Number

Littleton, Colorado, United States

April 2019 to present• Analyze data on Blackbaud CRM to determine potential of potential donors and prospects• Identify and initiate contact with potential major gift donors• Develop appropriate cultivation strategies• Collaborate with external estate planning, financial planning, tax and law experts regarding potential planned gifts

Centennial, Co

Michael specialized in helping non-profit organization raise money on a contract basis. Michael can be hired short-term, part-time or on a long term basis. He has broad based experience in all areas of development-major gifts, special events, foundation and corporate partnerships as well as planned gifts. His strengths are in the personal cultivation and marketing. His clients are numerous and have included Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Anchor Center for Blind Children… Show more Michael specialized in helping non-profit organization raise money on a contract basis. Michael can be hired short-term, part-time or on a long term basis. He has broad based experience in all areas of development-major gifts, special events, foundation and corporate partnerships as well as planned gifts. His strengths are in the personal cultivation and marketing. His clients are numerous and have included Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Anchor Center for Blind Children, Inter-Faith Community Services, Habitat for Humanity fo the St. Vrain Valley, Science of Mind Foundation, Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley and Planned Giving Company based in Washington, D.C. Show less

Centennial, Co

September 2015 to April 2019• Responsible for consulting and training of 80-100 Boys & Girls Clubs in SW region, focusing on:o Data analysis of club databases to maximize potentialo Major Gift strategies with local clubso Planned giving strategies with local clubso Face to face asks with local club donorso Executive search hiring support for 30 clubso Board development Through increased hands-on consultant work with development professionals in local clubs, I… Show more September 2015 to April 2019• Responsible for consulting and training of 80-100 Boys & Girls Clubs in SW region, focusing on:o Data analysis of club databases to maximize potentialo Major Gift strategies with local clubso Planned giving strategies with local clubso Face to face asks with local club donorso Executive search hiring support for 30 clubso Board development Through increased hands-on consultant work with development professionals in local clubs, I helped grow the total club revenue in Major and Planned Gifts in my portfolio:• MG from $5.5 million in 2015 to $16.3 million in 2018 • PG from $1.5 million in 2015 to $3.5 million in 2018 Show less

Denver Metro

I was part of a 3 man team rolling out a Planned Giving Capacity building grant awarded to 10 different nonprofits that work closely with the Community First Foundation. I worked directly with 5 of those grantees to provide assessment and guidance to strengthen their organizational endowment building efforts.

Genesee, Co

Hired to conduct a nationwide search for a brand new position within the organization. I spent 4 months and provided UCSL with 3 very qualified candidates with over 25 years of Development and Management experience. I was also hired in 2011 to hire their first-ever Executive Director, writing the job description, placing ads and screening candidates.

Centennial, Co

I supported their general development efforts at the current Lowry facility. I also worked with the CEO, staff, Board and Capital Campaign Steering Committee to maximize their business development efforts as Wings moved into the 2nd phase of their $21 million campaign for their new facility at Centennial Airport. .

Longmont, Co

Hired by HFHSVV to help them redirect their development effort after their previous Director of Development moved on. I spent 9 months helping to update their marketing materials, their on-site volunteer presentation and be part of a creative team that has taken advantage of their 25th year anniversary as an affiliate. I helped the executive director and board with the Development Director search and was involved in the final selection of a permanent replacement and transition duties, The… Show more Hired by HFHSVV to help them redirect their development effort after their previous Director of Development moved on. I spent 9 months helping to update their marketing materials, their on-site volunteer presentation and be part of a creative team that has taken advantage of their 25th year anniversary as an affiliate. I helped the executive director and board with the Development Director search and was involved in the final selection of a permanent replacement and transition duties, The Executive Director, Dave Emerson said this in his letter of recommendation: "Your work with our chapter was truly transformational in scope. You helped me and staff appreciate the idea of transformational non-profit business development and move away from event-driven transactional fundraising.You also helped my staff understand that they all have a stake in the growth of their non-profit business. The staff represents the 7th most recognizable non-profit logo in the country and that logo has power in our community. Becoming not only an advocate for Habitat but a scout as well, looking for opportunities for individuals and corporations to “charitably invest” in families to achieve their dream-to own a home.I believe you also helped our Board understand on a deeper level their place in the continuum of our overall Development effort. I am also grateful that you took such care in your executive search for a permanent Development Director to take our organization to the next level as we approached our 25th anniversary as a chapter." Show less

Englewood Co

Helped the Executive Director and the Board begin to re-position themselves for Inter-Faith. Introduce IFCS to their current communications director and began reaching out to current donors to provide background on their good donors. Developed an all-staff development training during their retreat. My last task was to do an executive search for the permanent Director of Development and helped hire a perfect match for their needs.

Denver, Co

Did and assessment of the condition of the Development Department and helped make recommendations to turn the development effort around. Identified key areas of weakness and began to address those weaknesses. Downsized the department based on underperforming employees and helped hire the new permanent VP of Advancement. Worked closely with Board and staff leadership to help change the direction of their development effort.

Responsible for 15 chapters across a 9 state region including Colorado. Worked with local chapters as national employee to partner with, empower and educate local staff to build MG program. Helped chapters across region raise $2.5 million in major gifts over 15 month period.

• Developed strong overall fundraising plan, helping the Lung Association move from total dependence on special events. Responsible for over $1 million a year in outright income for the Association. Created work sharing foundation funding model, working with contract grant writer, program staff and development to maximize revenue. Launched two new successful special events that today create $400,000 in income. Began both Major Gift and Planned Giving program to broaden income streams for the… Show more • Developed strong overall fundraising plan, helping the Lung Association move from total dependence on special events. Responsible for over $1 million a year in outright income for the Association. Created work sharing foundation funding model, working with contract grant writer, program staff and development to maximize revenue. Launched two new successful special events that today create $400,000 in income. Began both Major Gift and Planned Giving program to broaden income streams for the Association. Active in Board recruitment and retention and empowered Board members involvement in success of Development effort. Show less

Lakewood, Co

As a volunteer leader with my expertise in planned giving, I took a supporting organization that was created as a pass through for Mile Hi Church's non-cash assets and built the Foundation with great volunteer support to be a significant part of Mile Hi Church's long term financial support. The Foundation just celebrated its 30th anniversary with over 180 identified committed donors who have put Mile Hi Church in their estate plans.

Served for 3 years on NCPG Board member

Managed All Planned Giving activity for Air and Space Museum west of the Mississippi. Helped Director strengthen PG marketing effort. Closed over $2 million in planned gifts during 3 + years at the museum. Helped Air and Space increase the percentage of total Smithsonian Recognition Society members (representing 17 museums) to 25% of the overall Recognition Society membership. Planned first “Meet a Curator” for major donors outside of D.C area.

I was Volunteer President of a 250+ member Association for non-profit professionals. During my 2 years in office, the association expanded its reach, going from an organization for Planned Giving professionals to an association whose mission was to educate all non-profits about Planned Giving.

Developed Planned Giving program for the Denver Zoo, including marketing, Wildlife Heritage Society (recognition society), and creation of Charitable Gift Annuity program with American National Bank. Grew the Wildlife Heritage Society to 110 members in 5 years and created first donor event for members. Helped create 501 C-3 supporting organization specifically to manage the Zoo’s endowment and grow the CGA program to over $500,000. Grew the annual gifts of outright stock from $15,000 to… Show more Developed Planned Giving program for the Denver Zoo, including marketing, Wildlife Heritage Society (recognition society), and creation of Charitable Gift Annuity program with American National Bank. Grew the Wildlife Heritage Society to 110 members in 5 years and created first donor event for members. Helped create 501 C-3 supporting organization specifically to manage the Zoo’s endowment and grow the CGA program to over $500,000. Grew the annual gifts of outright stock from $15,000 to $500,000 through effective marketing. Created extensive marketing effort to more than 900 advisors in front range area. Show less

Started Planned Giving program for the Colorado Division working with all local chapter offices statewide. Developed statewide marketing program and identified dozens of bequests and charitable gift annuities. Worked with 2 part-time staff and professional advisors statewide to educate donors through 40 local estate planning seminars. Trained chapter staff in basic PG identification techniques and follow up.

Responsible for all planned giving donors and prospects in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Directed extensive PG marketing effort for department that included mailings of up to 150,000 to national donor base. Managed charitable gift annuity program for 400 + annuitants. Closed over 120 gift annuities with a value of $1.3 million, bequests expectancies worth $3 million and $100,000 in outright major gifts. Co-authored first ever PG how-to book for professional advisors, sent to more than 900 advisors… Show more Responsible for all planned giving donors and prospects in NY, NJ, CT, and PA. Directed extensive PG marketing effort for department that included mailings of up to 150,000 to national donor base. Managed charitable gift annuity program for 400 + annuitants. Closed over 120 gift annuities with a value of $1.3 million, bequests expectancies worth $3 million and $100,000 in outright major gifts. Co-authored first ever PG how-to book for professional advisors, sent to more than 900 advisors across the country. Show less

B.A., Liberal Arts

Activities and Societies: Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Men's Glee Club

High School Diploma, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies