Our Services
– With extensive experience in all aspects of resource development, ACE consultants understand that effective fund development plans and strategies start with a review and assessment of current fund development programs and systems. We work with organizations to design, strategize and implement realistic fund development plans to seek and leverage the appropriate combination of contributed income to meet their mission.
The ACE consulting team places high priority on being connected to and leadership in key issues and practices for maximizing the talents, strengths and efforts of an organization’s most valuable resource – the people who govern, lead, and support programs to produce effective, meaningful, and measurable impact: the board and staff. We translate our knowledge and commitment to this work through customized board and staff development projects, designed to leverage and build effectiveness and cohesiveness.
- Cultivation and Stewardship – Cultivation is the process of bringing donor prospects closer to your organization. Stewardship is the process of helping them feel so good about their donations that they’re inclined to give again. We will help you develop a plan for long term execution and relationship building.
- Major Gift Solicitation – “People give to people,” but they have to be the right people; ACE targets the right solicitors, trains them, and helps them get the meeting. We can be with you at the “ask,” helping to guide the conversation and overcome objections.
Fundraising events come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s an annual gala dinner in a ballroom or a small gathering of your inner circle, ACE applies the same care and attention to detail for all your event’s needs. We will help you manage your event from pre to post event activities.
OUR MISSION IS TO HARNESS OUR CREATIVITY INTO A VIABLE SOLUTION
Who: Executive professionals with 25+ years in non-profit management with advanced skills and a proven track record for success. Transforming under-performing nonprofits to thriving, successful entities.
We help non-profits deal effectively with their challenges and capitalize on their opportunities. Our mission is to strengthen and empower the management of non-profit organizations, schools and start up companies by providing high quality, affordable consulting services.
Meet Your New Best Friends, Our Gurus.
As co-founder of Action Consulting Enterprise, Michele brings to the firm’s clients, extensive experience as a successful fundraiser and nonprofit executive. As a former Executive Director, Michele has managed national staff, ran the day to day operations, and was an integral part of campaigns to raise funds. Michele also has expertise in taking an organization from a deficit to a surplus budget. Additionally, Michele has extensive communications expertise, particularly in branding and developing campaign collateral. She has successfully integrated websites, social media, and traditional media into fundraising initiatives that have significantly increased overall funding for organizations.
With the proven approach of establishing focused, measurable goals and priorities to meet objectives, Michele has built a career delivering personalized fundraising solutions to organizations in need of strategic direction.
Michele lives in West Hempstead, NY with her husband of twenty-five years, Marc. They are proud parents of 3 children and active members of their community.
Her marketing strategies and comprehensive fundraising materials have transformed clients’ major giving programs. Prior to forming ACE, Lea helped lead a $150 million capital campaign through strategic stewardship and cultivation efforts. Her successful management included developing campaign strategy, organizing prospect lists, developing cultivation strategy, creating an implementation timeline, and coordinating donor recognition efforts.
Lea also supports the firm’s grant writing projects and technology efforts. Lea’s proven business acumen and history of inspiring team members to achieve lofty goals makes her an asset to our clients. Lea lives in Woodmere, NY with her husband, Michael. They are proud of their 4 children and 7 grandchildren.