Michael (Mike) Catell
Vice President Of Development at Center for Urban Renewal and Education- Claim this Profile
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Matthew Hanafin
Mike is a dedicated and passionate fundraiser who puts his whole heart into his work. He understands donors and their passions and uses that knowledge to formulate winning strategies. I had the pleasure of working with Mike on a number of projects, and I thoroughly enjoyed his collaborative spirit and working to ensure everything his donors received would inspire them to motivate them to give and take action.
Roselyn O'Brien
I have known Mike Catell for more than 30 years. During this time I had the pleasure of managing him directly in progressive local, regional and national positions within the March of Dimes and American Diabetes Association. In subsequent years he joined my consulting network and provided leadership in launching our college and university initiatives. Mike possesses a high degree of integrity and can be trusted to achieve the results needed for any organization with a meaningful mission. He values relationships and understands organizational success requires good planning in all functional areas if fundraising growth is to be achieved.
Matthew Hanafin
Mike is a dedicated and passionate fundraiser who puts his whole heart into his work. He understands donors and their passions and uses that knowledge to formulate winning strategies. I had the pleasure of working with Mike on a number of projects, and I thoroughly enjoyed his collaborative spirit and working to ensure everything his donors received would inspire them to motivate them to give and take action.
Roselyn O'Brien
I have known Mike Catell for more than 30 years. During this time I had the pleasure of managing him directly in progressive local, regional and national positions within the March of Dimes and American Diabetes Association. In subsequent years he joined my consulting network and provided leadership in launching our college and university initiatives. Mike possesses a high degree of integrity and can be trusted to achieve the results needed for any organization with a meaningful mission. He values relationships and understands organizational success requires good planning in all functional areas if fundraising growth is to be achieved.
Matthew Hanafin
Mike is a dedicated and passionate fundraiser who puts his whole heart into his work. He understands donors and their passions and uses that knowledge to formulate winning strategies. I had the pleasure of working with Mike on a number of projects, and I thoroughly enjoyed his collaborative spirit and working to ensure everything his donors received would inspire them to motivate them to give and take action.
Roselyn O'Brien
I have known Mike Catell for more than 30 years. During this time I had the pleasure of managing him directly in progressive local, regional and national positions within the March of Dimes and American Diabetes Association. In subsequent years he joined my consulting network and provided leadership in launching our college and university initiatives. Mike possesses a high degree of integrity and can be trusted to achieve the results needed for any organization with a meaningful mission. He values relationships and understands organizational success requires good planning in all functional areas if fundraising growth is to be achieved.
Matthew Hanafin
Mike is a dedicated and passionate fundraiser who puts his whole heart into his work. He understands donors and their passions and uses that knowledge to formulate winning strategies. I had the pleasure of working with Mike on a number of projects, and I thoroughly enjoyed his collaborative spirit and working to ensure everything his donors received would inspire them to motivate them to give and take action.
Roselyn O'Brien
I have known Mike Catell for more than 30 years. During this time I had the pleasure of managing him directly in progressive local, regional and national positions within the March of Dimes and American Diabetes Association. In subsequent years he joined my consulting network and provided leadership in launching our college and university initiatives. Mike possesses a high degree of integrity and can be trusted to achieve the results needed for any organization with a meaningful mission. He values relationships and understands organizational success requires good planning in all functional areas if fundraising growth is to be achieved.
Experience
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Center for Urban Renewal and Education
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Of Development
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Consultant
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2016 - Present
More than 100 years of combined experience in capacity building, providing strategic consulting and hands-on interim services for 501(c)(3) organizations in the education, health and policy sectors, and for select small businesses. -Staff and volunteer coaching, training, and development -Communications, stewardship, and donor/client retention strategies -Board fundraising leadership development/advisory council formation -Individual Giving: Mid-level and Major Giving strategic development and implementation -Special Events planning and analysis -Capital campaign planning and management -Marketing and sales presentation prep and delivery Show less
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Bill of Rights Institute
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Development
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2020 - 2022
Strategically managed the Development operation for a highly respected national organization in the civics education space. Expanded the department from two individuals to four, including staff resources in donor/foundation relations and an associate supporting major giving, and restructured multiple aspects of the direct response program; partnered with Business Operations to successfully implement a CRM upgrade (Salesforce), which included functionality to track all aspects of the donor/prospect moves management cycle. Collaborated with Program and other staff to develop proposals; supported the President in the execution of all steps associated with the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of five-, six, and seven-figure donor-partners. Show less
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Media Research Center
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Vice President of Development
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2017 - 2020
Responsible for all day-to-day fundraising operations: supervised nine staff, including direct mail/direct response manager, events manager, donor relations associate, major gift officers (five individuals, three field-based), and institutional giving manager. Managed the systems and processes necessary to raise more than $10 million annually; generated 11% year-over-year growth in major gifts from 2017 to 2018 and 16% from 2018 to 2019. Responsible for all day-to-day fundraising operations: supervised nine staff, including direct mail/direct response manager, events manager, donor relations associate, major gift officers (five individuals, three field-based), and institutional giving manager. Managed the systems and processes necessary to raise more than $10 million annually; generated 11% year-over-year growth in major gifts from 2017 to 2018 and 16% from 2018 to 2019.
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Senior National Director, Development & Stewardship
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2016 - 2017
Identified, cultivated and solicited major donors; supported the CEO in securing six-figure gift renewals and directly solicited new five-figure gifts, leading to $250,000 year-over-year revenue growth. Collaborated with board members and field-based staff, the CEO and Chief Medical Officer, to plan and conduct donor development events in strategically targeted markets. Identified, cultivated and solicited major donors; supported the CEO in securing six-figure gift renewals and directly solicited new five-figure gifts, leading to $250,000 year-over-year revenue growth. Collaborated with board members and field-based staff, the CEO and Chief Medical Officer, to plan and conduct donor development events in strategically targeted markets.
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Pulmonary Hypertension Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director of Development
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2013 - 2016
Managed the central Development operation for a $2.5 million fundraising program, including major and planned giving, foundation relations, direct mail and membership, special campaigns and events. Provided coaching and direction to five staff and one contractor. Managed the central Development operation for a $2.5 million fundraising program, including major and planned giving, foundation relations, direct mail and membership, special campaigns and events. Provided coaching and direction to five staff and one contractor.
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Foundation Executive Director
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2008 - 2013
Led the private fundraising arm of the seventh largest of Virginia's 23 community colleges; significantly increased fundraising revenue, enhanced board recruitment and engagement, created a donor recognition program, developed new web presence and giving capabilities, and launched the college's first major gifts campaign. Led the private fundraising arm of the seventh largest of Virginia's 23 community colleges; significantly increased fundraising revenue, enhanced board recruitment and engagement, created a donor recognition program, developed new web presence and giving capabilities, and launched the college's first major gifts campaign.
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The Catholic University of America
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Director of University Development
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2005 - 2008
Deputy Chief Development Officer; managed daily operations and 13 staff having responsibility for Annual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Major Giving, Donor Relations, and Prospect Research. Duties also included the development and implementation of a strategic plan, direct major gift prospect cultivation and solicitation, and collaboration with academic deans to enhance school-based fundraising. Deputy Chief Development Officer; managed daily operations and 13 staff having responsibility for Annual Giving, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Major Giving, Donor Relations, and Prospect Research. Duties also included the development and implementation of a strategic plan, direct major gift prospect cultivation and solicitation, and collaboration with academic deans to enhance school-based fundraising.
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American Diabetes Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Director & National Director, America's Walk for Diabetes
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2002 - 2005
Directed strategic planning for the Association's largest, annual fundraising event with responsibility for $20 million in revenue; included the design and delivery of staff and volunteer training in seven major market areas in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic territory focusing on national success standards, sharing of best practices and strategies for national corporate team recruitment. Directed strategic planning for the Association's largest, annual fundraising event with responsibility for $20 million in revenue; included the design and delivery of staff and volunteer training in seven major market areas in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic territory focusing on national success standards, sharing of best practices and strategies for national corporate team recruitment.
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Education
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1987 - 1991
King's College
Bachelor's of Arts Degree, Political Science & History
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