JoEllen Tarallo-Falk, Center for Health and Learning www.healthandlearning.org”It is a pleasure working with you, Andy! You know your stuff and can be strong with your opinions and points of view, but you show humility and great appreciation for the audience.”
Sophie Socha, Philadelphia Girls’ Rowing Club www.philadelphiagrcl.com”You’ve breathed new life into me for our campaign.”
Gabrielle Durana, Education Francaise Bay Area www.efba.us”Your book on boards is great. Every page of it is wonderful.”
Eva Smith Glynn, School of Visual Philosophy www.schoolofvisualphilosophy.com“Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insights. We are continuing our journey with success and enthusiasm thanks to the wonderful start you gave us.”
Jennifer Zaso, Monadnock Conservancy www.monadnockconservancy.org“We are happy to say that our board is more involved with fundraising than ever before. We have 100% participation in solicitation and appreciation activities by our trustees for our year-end giving campaign. It seems like a true culture shift is happening. Thank you for all of your help in making this happen.”
Mike Peters, Spanish Peaks Community Foundation www.spanishpeaksfoundation.org“Thank you for putting fun back in the classroom. Really enjoyed your style and approach. You’re one of the best!”
Ted LeBow, Kitchen Table Consultants www.kitchentableconsultants.com/“Andy is an INCREDIBLE fundraising trainer. I watched him take a room of board members from frowning and skeptical, to a smiling group of committed fundraisers.”
Catiriana E. Reyes, Goddard College www.goddard.edu“Thank you so much for the way you engage and encourage us to be our best.”
Clarinda Hanson White, Fundraising on a Mission www.fundraisingonamission.com“You are a master and engaging your workshop attendees and an inspiration to me.”
Lisa Hanigan, Summit Schools www.summitschools.org”You taught us to use personal stories and thank people for everything they do. I have gone way outside my comfort zone and have done many ‘asks’ — and have actually gotten very comfortable doing them. Our success is directly related to what you taught us. Thanks for the inspiration!”
Peter Lane, Institute for Conservation Leadership www.icl.org”You have a great ability to challenge and push, but in such a kind way that is always from the heart. I admire your energy, total commitment to the participants, and your role as a supportive team member.”
Melissa Iger, Tree Foundation of Kern www.urbanforest.org”I had so much confidence after your workshop that I was able to ask a major corporation for a $5,000 contribution…and got it!”
Cathy Jerbic, Appalachia Ohio Alliance www.appalachiaohioalliance.org”You have a special gift that I haven’t seen in many people. You are very diplomatic and yet you don’t let things pass, you’re a mirror, people see but are not threatened, and all leave feeling with a sense of accomplishment and common purpose.”
Michelle Howard, Wilderness Youth Project www.wyp.org”I’m a ‘lifer’ in the world of development, yet your training offered more concrete tools and examples than most of the rest of the workshops I’ve attended put together.”
Liz Cole, Mountain Conservation Trust www.mctga.org”Thank you for your mentoring. We have raised $10,000 in three weeks thanks to your teachings.”
Karen Knudsen, Clark Fork Coalition www.clarkfork.org”In our strategic planning process, Andy was more than a consultant; he was coach, booster, and alchemist. Our plan is not shelf art — it’s a relevant, dynamic and motivating call to action that we use every day.”
Andrea Torello, Mentor Vermont www.mentorvt.org”Coming to your workshop is like going to a favorite movie …. it’s so inspiring, you want to experience it all again. Thank you. I am renewed.”
Amy Beal, White Pine Programs www.whitepineprograms.org“You gave us an incredible amount of interesting, inspiring, and helpful information. You helped me grow immeasurably in my confidence to speak about this work with my colleagues and board.”
