President and lead consultant for Denali FSP Fundraising Consultants
Creating a sustainable fundraising program that continually engages donors
Ken Miller’s fundraising journey began in June 2010 after a long career in sales and marketing and was the Director of Development for Bean’s Café, a non-profit feeding facility in Anchorage Alaska. Since leaving Bean’s Cafe, Ken founded Denali FSP Fundraising Consultants, a fundraising consulting firm that emphazises best practices sustainable fundraising and works with nonprofits throughout Alaska.
Interview with Ken Miller CFRE
President and lead consultant for Denali FSP Fundraising Consultants
Creating a sustainable fundraising program that continually engages donors
Ken Miller’s fundraising journey began in June 2010 after a long career in sales and marketing and was the Director of Development for Bean’s Café, a non-profit feeding facility in Anchorage Alaska. Since leaving Bean’s Cafe, Ken founded Denali FSP Fundraising Consultants, a fundraising consulting firm that emphazises best practices sustainable fundraising and works with nonprofits throughout Alaska.
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Summary of video interview with Ken Miller CFRE
Section 1: Director of Development at Bean’s Cafe
Reflecting on early days of Ken’s career and the key differences between working in sales/marketing vs fundraising
The Director of Development role at Bean’s Cafe and successful fundraising campaigns in Ken’s time there
Attracting and engaging donors to get the best campaign outcomes
Getting the best of the fundraising team at Bean’s Cafe
What Ken’s leadership style is like
Learning for mistakes and failures
Section 2: Transitioning from in-house fundraiser to consultant
Key factors in transitioning from Director of Development for Bean’s Cafe to beginning consultancy firm, Denali FSP Fundraising Consultants
Some of the biggest challenges nonprofits in Alaska are currently facing
Section 3: Fundraising strategies
What to look out for in an internal fundraising audit
Maximising acquisition direct mail campaigns
How to be better at nurturing your donors
Common opportunities fundraising teams and nonprofits are missing
Section 4: Professional development for fundraisers
The importance of serving on nonprofits boards and advice on how to serve on your first board
Becoming a CFRE and the importance of this
Section 5: Future goals and summary
Goals for Ken Miller and Denali FSP in the next 5 – 10 years
Final advice to inspire and fulfil fundraisers
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