Now celebrating his 32nd year in fundraising, Michael McNeely founded Abbey Group in 1992 with a passion to demonstrate that customized services produce extraordinary development results. Dozens of successful campaigns and development projects have proven him right. He is a frequent speaker and author in the field.Michael organized Abbey Group to provide personal, customized service to nonprofit organizations. He is adept at working closely with board members and motivating volunteers. Mike’s personal and direct approach to fund development has yielded significant results for clients, including the following:​Directed numerous efforts exceeding $100,000,000Counseled client on three, $1,000,000 lead major giftsCoordinated numerous grants, including: $15,000 for poison center video,$75,000 for research and capital grants of $500,000 and $450,000Increased client’s annual fund from $1.6 million to $2.1 million in one yearRaised average major gift from physicians to over $11,000Established new major donor society for many clientsEstablished prospect research and solicitation process for national research campaign