Michael Degenhart
Senior Adviser | Huron GG+A Global Philanthropy | Gift Planning and Principal Gift Consultant | Endowment Management and Family Office Advisor
- Role
- Senior Adviser - Huron Gg a Global Philanthropy at Huron
- Location
- State College, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Degenhart
I’m a nonprofit fundraising and advancement leader with more than 30 years of experience…
Experience
Senior Adviser - Huron Gg a Global Philanthropy
Jan 2024 — Present · State College, PA, US
Following the acquisition of GG+A by Huron, I transitioned from my role as Vice President at GG+A to a part-time Senior Adviser position with Huron | GG+A Global Philanthropy. In this role, I provide strategic consulting to nonprofit institutions, focusing on program benchmarking, development audits, and comprehensive fundraising strategies. My expertise includes blended gifts, principal gifts, and gift planning, enabling clients to achieve significant philanthropic goals.Recent highlights of my work include: • Restructuring a planned giving program for a major university, resulting in a 20% increase in bequest commitments. • Designing a prospect management system for a national healthcare nonprofit, significantly improving donor engagement. • Leading workshops on blended gift strategies, enhancing efficiency and donor stewardship for fundraising teams. • Advising a prestigious UK university on U.S. fundraising operations, including benchmarking peer institutions, evaluating 501(c)(3) gift management structures, and recommending a strategic path forward for cross-border philanthropy.Representative clients included:Higher Education: Albion, Boston University, Duquesne, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, London Business School, Montgomery College, Texas Tech, and University of Minnesota FoundationHealthcare: Regional One Health
Education
University of Rochester - William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Harvard Business School
Certificate in Entrepreneurship Essentials
Skills
- Alumni Relations
- Nonprofits
- Philanthropy
- Fundraising
- Annual Giving
- Planned Giving
- Strategic Planning
- Stewardship
- Board Development
- Grant Writing
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Volunteer Management
- Public Speaking
- Grants
- Nonprofit Organizations
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