Resurrected a capital campaign for what was then known as the Colorado Christian Home. By conducting an interim campaign assessment which identified the need, among other things, for the organization to change their name to reflect their mission and multi-state audience, as well as consolidate their two campuses into one at their historic site.

Michael worked with the committee and suggested the name “Tennyson Center for Children and Families,” which was subsequently approved by the committee, the staff, and the Board to be adopted as the new name of the organization. The study infused a sense of confidence that at least $3.5 million and as much as $5 million could be secured – even after board members had lost confidence in capital fundraising in general and their former consultant.

The MIDAS Consulting Group was engaged as campaign counsel to assist the development staff and volunteers in their effort., The first $3.5 million was secured in nine months after solicitations began.

Successful philanthropic grants were written by MIDAS for $1.15 million, including a $500,000 challenge grant from the Kresge Foundation – on of the first grants made in Colorado by that national foundation. The campaign exceeded its $5 million goal with direction through Michael's role as MIDAS counsel, as well as staff and volunteer follow through in implementation.

In mid 2002, MIDAS was asked to come back and complete a new feasibility study testing the new campaign goal of up to $30 million and provide initial campaign counsel for that effort until an expanded Development staff was in place.