The MIDAS Consulting Group
Providing experienced, counsel for the planning, preparation and strategic management of feasibility studies for major and capital fundraising campaigns, current and planned giving initiatives, marketing and website communications, prospect research, grantsmanship, Board development and volunteer training.
THE MIDAS FAMILY OF SERVICES
The MIDAS Consulting Group
Providing counsel associated with feasibility or funding studies, annual, capital, and endowment campaigns, Board development, grantsmanship, internal fundraising assessments, training staff and volunteers in fundraising and marketing disciplines, management assessments, and planning for strategic and operational purposes.
MIDASearch
Research services associated with trends in philanthropy, community demographics, economic factors affecting philanthropic performance, prospect identification and research of individuals, foundations, and corporations / businesses, and profiling 501(c)(3) organizations for philanthropic interests.
The MIDAS Institute
Orientation and training on the wide range of topics associated with the performance, practices, and trends in the management of not-for-profit and philanthropic activities, including fundraising, marketing communications, Board development, and Internet applications.
Willing Philanthropy
Providing counsel with regard to charitable giving and evaluating not-for-profit organizations for philanthropic-minded individuals and their advisors.
T H E B O T T O M L I N E
“The world is better because of our clients.
Our clients are better because of us.”
"It is difficult to find a consulting firm with fresh ideas and an upbeat attitude. Not only was it fun to work with MIDAS, but they care very much about the people they are representing and demonstrate an exceptional ability to understand the uniqueness of each client."
Anita Sanborn
Former Executive Director
Alzheimer's Association
Rocky Mountain Chapter
"Congratulations on your good work! Without your urging and support, our campaign would never have been able to move to the $5 million level and be successful. Thanks again for all you have done for CCH / Tennyson Center!"
Bob Cooper / Former Executive Director
Tennyson Center for Children
"Thank you very much for the excellent workshop and volunteer training you presented to our Board of Trustees ... The material was well developed, timely, and appropriate for the group. Of course, the workbook of slides was an excellent handout to take home and review throughout the year.
(Actress) Betty White remarked on the clear, thorough, and common-sense approach you outlined for the major gifts process. Coming from one of our most dedicated, generous, and long-standing volunteers, this is high praise, indeed.
Thank you, again, for a superb job."
Sarah Harrison
Former Director of Development Morris Animal Foundation
"I had the opportunity to do my first read through on the feasibility study report and wanted to thank you so much. It's incredibly thorough and detailed. You've given us a real database to move from -- a real strength.
Your analytical skills are so good. You really cut to the chase and got us narrowed down on the points we need to focus on. That's just invaluable. You've done such a wonderful job!"
Dr. Nancy Rainwater
"A Home of Our Own" Campaign Chair
The Logan School for Creative Learning
"On behalf of all of us at the Vail Alpine Garden Foundation, thank you deeply for your funding study report and its insights, but especially for bringing us all together last week in a renewal of commitment. You have a wonderful rapport with our Board, and I, for one, hope we can continue working with you ..."
Sammye Meadows
Former Executive Director.
Vail Alpine Garden Foundation / Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
“Michael . . . I would like to personally thank you and MIDAS for all the amazing changes you have helped to make in the great State of Nevada . . .
I know your expertise contributed to the success of the capital campaign for the University of Nevada, Reno. And I absolutely know that my personal project, the Nevada Museum of Art (NMA), would never have been as successful if it were not for the patient, persistent, and sometimes “painfully positive” pushes you infused into the development of the new NMA.”
Loretta Cooper
Former Chief of Development
Smithsonian American Art Museum