"Fund development consultants offer a wealth of
knowledge and experience to an organization. Mr. Fike at Philtnathropy
Solutions however, was able to go beyond this to meet our unique needs
as a nonprofit agency serving urban Native Americans. He worked with us
to craft an effective case statement focusing on client needs and developing
a message that conveys our strong commitment to our people and the community.
As a Board member it forced me to consider my own values, and our
purpose all within a context of strengthening our organization. I appreciate
how he looks at the intersection of governance and sustainability, a crossroad
that all nonprofits face.
We have found Philanthropy Solutions to be a professional and responsive
company. Most importantly, we have found a consultant who believes in our
mission and vision and is helping us to reach our goals. "
Joanne Sobeck
Board Member
American Indian Health and Family Services
of Southeastern Michigan
Detroit, MI
"Philanthropy Solutions successfully captured our story in a way that it could be presented to diverse audiences. This is a very difficult assignment since we are a non-profit that appeals to a range of audiences including businesses, local/national foundations, local, state and federal municipalities, community people and schools. Philanthropy Solutions engaged our board members, staff and clients in a professional manner that resulted in an A-1 product. The dialogue that PS used to capture our story was creative and encouraged us to talk about the heart of our mission. PS’ passion for helping to create marketing opportunities for organizations is evident in their business demeanor and finished product."
Cheryl P. Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Coalition On Temporary Shelter
Detroit, MI
"Philanthropy Solutions, Inc. is very knowledgeable about the fundraising field. Their excellent work with the MML Foundation resulted in a successful campaign that raised over $1.3 million dollars. They were attentive to our needs and quickly came to understand the organization, its mission and its case for support."
George D. Goodman
President & CEO
Michigan Municipal League Foundation
Ann Arbor, MI
"In my experience John Fike is a dedicated fundraising professional. His knowledge and experience in fundraising and working with volunteers is very evident in all he does. He is always very responsive to the needs of the customer and continuously looking for ways to meet their needs. His integrity and focus make him a valuable addition to any team from boards and committees to the executive management team itself.
Joseph Barger
Former Director of Development
Judson Center
Southfield, MI
"Perhaps the best thing about working with John Fike at Philanthropy Solutions is how quickly he picked up on the essentials concerning our organization—its mission, its methods, and its basic principles. He understands what we do and can articulate the message clearly and concisely. He also bends every effort toward providing us with a product to which we can point with pride. It has been a very satisfactory relationship."
Earl Ryan, President
Citizens Research Council of Michigan
Livonia, MI
"John has counseled and trained both our staff and board on the fundamentals of nonprofit fundraising, giving us an immediate set up as we assemble our develoopment strategy. The trainings were tightly focused and full of just the right information. His style, however, is perhaps the most critical aspect of the training success. John is firm and deliberate, respectful of others' ideas, but clear on message. Bringing him on board was the right idea at the right time for the Suburbs Alliance. I fully expect it will be a profitable investment."
Conan Smith
Executive Director
Michigan Suburbs Alliance
Ferndale, MI
"John's expertise and insight in building our strategic fundraising plan was invaluable. More importantly, he helped us evolve our organization's message that allowed us to aggressively recruit new donors."
Melanie Brown
MSA
