The MIDAS Consulting Group
P R E S E N T A T I O N S
PRESENTATIONS & SPONSORSHIPS
- Webinar; “The ABCs of a Successful Capital Campaign” - 2023
- Webinar; “Major Gifts – Steps to Success” - 2023
- Planned Giving Roundtable of Southern Arizona, Conference Chair; “Integrating Planned Giving into Fundraising Strategies” – 2018
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Regional Conference; “The ABCs of a Successful Capital Campaign” - 2017
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Arizona Statewide Conference; “Lessons Learned in a Career in Philanthropy” - 2017
- Downtown Tucson Rotary; “Orientation to Philanthropy” – 2013
- Southern Arizona Rotary; “A Primer on Philanthropy – 2012
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Colorado Chapter; Denver, Colorado; “FastStart” program, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011
- The Arvada Council for the Arts and Humanities Board Presentation; “A Board Member’s Primer On Fundraising” – 2006
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Sierra Chapter (Northern Nevada Chapter) 18th Annual Philanthropy Day Conference, “Performance and Trends in Philanthropy” 2005
- Association of Fundraising Professionals 2005 Arizona Statewide Conference; “The ABCs of a Successful Capital Campaign” 2005
- Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute, Conference Chair - 2004
- Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute, Conference co-sponsor. The topic of the conference was “Integrity: Keeping Our Ethical Bearings In Challenging Times.” Presented remarks at the luncheon. - 2003
- Metro State College Foundation Board Retreat, “The Board’s Role” - 2003
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Chapter Program Session and Senior Professionals Forum PowerPoint Presentations on "Performance & Trends In Philanthropy” - 2001
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern Chapter; Windsor, Colorado; “Conducting A capital Campaign Successfully.”
- Association of Healthcare Philanthropy Rockies Regional Conference Co-Chair and Keynote Speaker; Colorado Springs, Colorado; "The Strategic Study: Springboard to Getting Fit & Focused” - 1998
- 15th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Fast Start Faculty: "Prospect Identification Research", "Grantsmanship", "Major Gifts", and "Capital Campaigns” - 1997
- National Society of Fund-Raising Executives (NSFRE) Cincinnati Chapter; Cincinnati, Ohio; Speaker; "Trends in Philanthropy” - 1996
- NSFRE Central Ohio Chapter; Columbus, Ohio; Conference; Speaker, "Trends in Philanthropy – The Outlook Is Look Out!” - "Marketing – The Cornerstone of Successful Fund Raising” - "Major Gifts – The Usual Suspects Are Not Enough” - Moderator, Senior Track Discussion - 1996
- 14th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute; Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Keynote Speaker, "Institutional Readiness for Advancing Major Gift Levels;" Fast Start Faculty: "Prospect Identification Research", "Grantsmanship", "Major Gifts", and "Capital Campaigns” - 1996
- NSFRE Colorado Philanthropy Day; Speaker, "Major Gifts – The Usual Suspects Are Not Enough!” - 1996
- 13th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute; Estes Park, Colorado; Fast Start Faculty, "Prospect Identification Research", "Grantsmanship", "Major Gifts", and "Capital Campaigns” - 1995
- NSFRE Northern Chapter; Ft. Collins, Colorado; Fast Start Faculty - 1994, 1995, 1996
- NSFRE Southern Chapter; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Fast Start Faculty - 1994, 1995, 1996
- Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Region IX and X Conference, Santa Fe, NM; Case History Judge - 1994
- 12th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute; Denver, Colorado; Fast Start Faculty - 1994
- Boulder Chamber of Commerce; Boulder, Colorado; Fund-Raising in the 90's Half-Day Seminar - 1993
- 11th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute; Vail, Colorado; Fast Start Faculty - 1993
- ARCS International; Denver, Colorado; “The Future of Fund-Raising” - 1993
- YMCA Rocky Mountain Cluster Financial Development Workshop; Denver, Colorado; “Major Gift Clubs – Strategies for Securing Larger Gifts” - 1992
- Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance (COVA) Annual Conference; Estes Park, Colorado; “High Impact Fund Raising” - 1992
- 10th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute; Vail, Colorado; Fast Start Sessions: "Prospect Identification & Research", "Major Gift Clubs", "Major Gifts” - General Sessions: Panel Member, "Telemarketing: The Good, Bad & The Ugly", and "How To Succeed In Capital Campaigns” - 1992
- Bethesda PsychHealth Foundation Board Retreat; Golden, Colorado; "The Role Of The Board in Fund Raising” - 1992
- Grant Thornton Management Seminars; Denver & Colorado Springs, Colorado; "Effective Grant Writing” - 1992
- Grant Thornton Management Seminars; Denver & Colorado Springs, Colorado; "Direct Marketing” - 1992
- Masonic Homes National Conference; Colorado Springs, Colorado; "Fund Raising In The 1990’s" - 1992
- National Area Health Education Center Directors Association Conference; Colorado Springs, Colorado; "Fund Raising From A to Z” - 1992
- Oklahoma Chapter NSFRE Regional Conference; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; "Capital Campaigns” - 1991
- 9th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute; Vail, Colorado; Fast Start Sessions: "Capital Campaigns", "Prospect Identification & Research", "Major Gift Clubs", “Major Gifts”, and "Direct Marketing” - 1991
- City of Lakewood / Lakewood Historical Society; Lakewood, Colorado; "Preparing For A Successful Capital Campaign” - 1991
- YMCA Executive Conference for Small & Mid-Size Associations; Denver, Colorado; "Leadership–Charting A Course To The 21st Century” - 1991
- Rural Health Care Initiatives Conference; Denver, Colorado; "Issues In Philanthropy” - 1991
- Swedish Medical Center Board Retreat; Denver, Colorado; "A Board Member’s Primer On Fund Raising” - 1991
- Colorado Children’s Campaign Board Retreat and Orientation; Keystone, Colorado; "A Board Member’s Primer On Fund Raising” - 1990
- Kempe Foundation for Children Board Retreat; Denver, Colorado; "Preparing For A Successful Capital Campaign” - 1990
- 9th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute, Conference Co-Chair; Keystone, Colorado; "Rubbing The Magic Lamp–Working Effectively With Consultants” - 1990
- National Fellowship of Child Care Executives National Conference; Laramie, Wyoming; "A Retrospective On Philanthropy From The Year 2000” - 1990
- National Society of Fund-Raising Executives (NSFRE) International Conference; San Francisco, California; "Direct Marketing Solutions” - 1990
- Mid-America NSFRE / NAHD Regional Conference; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; "Direct Marketing Solutions” - 1990
- Technical Assistance Center, two-day seminar; Denver, Colorado; "Fund-Raising From A to Z" & "Capital Campaigns” - 1989
- 8th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute, Keystone, Colorado; "Fast Start” - 1989
- 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute, Program Chairman; Keystone, Colorado; moderated corporate panel - 1988
- Montana Association of Orchestras; Billings, Montana; conducted sessions on Capital /Endowment Campaigns, Planned Giving, Special Events, Annual Giving, and Telemarketing; participant in a "Fireworks" panel - 1988
- Technical Assistance Center Fall Seminar; Denver, Colorado; "Capital Campaigns" - 1987
- 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Philanthropy Institute, Program Committee; Breckenridge, Colorado; presentations on "Desktop Publishing" (Rated one of the top three presentations) and "Telemarketing” - 1986
- Higher Education Association of the Rockies (HEAR); Keystone, Colorado; "More Dialing, More Dollars” - 1986
- Christian Ministry Management Association; Colorado Springs, Colorado; luncheon speaker; "The Role Of A Management Consultant” - 1985
- Women’s Club of Minneapolis; Minneapolis, Minnesota; "Invest In The Future", a seminar for not-for-profit organizations; conducted "A Computer Workshop” - 1984
- National Society of Fund-Raising Executives (NSFRE), Wisconsin Chapter; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; conducted a day-long seminar on "The Capital Campaign” - 1983
- Southern Opera Conference; Nashville, Tennessee; conducted sessions on telemarketing campaigns, computer applications, and fundraising management - 1983
- National Society of Fund-Raising Executives (NSFRE), Minnesota Chapter, Minneapolis, Minnesota; luncheon speaker, "Putting The Byte In Fund-Raising Management” - 1983
- Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Summer Institute In Executive Management Faculty; Raleigh, North Carolina; "Computer-Based Information Systems” - 1982
- Conference Chair, CASE National Conference on the "Computer in Information Management For Fund Raising and Alumni Relations," Minneapolis, Minnesota; conducted sessions on "Major Gifts – Benefits and Applications" and "The Use Of The Computer In Capital Fund Raising” - 1982
- Minnesota Association of Prospect Researchers; Minneapolis, Minnesota; “What The Development Officer Needs” First speaker to the group that evolved into the “American Prospect Research Association” and then became the “Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement.” The original group was co-founded by a former staff member and a former client. - 1981
- CASE Conference for Newcomers in Development; Washington, DC; “Marketing Major Gift Clubs” and "Dollars & Donors For Development” – 1980
- American Alumni Council Region V Conference, Chicago, IL; “The Magic of Effective Direct Mail” – 1975
WORD ON THE STREET
"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
