Michael J. Henley, CFRE, CEO, has dedicated his career to the advancement of not-for-profit organizations, large and small. Michael began consulting in 1996 and provides counsel to nonprofit organizations nationally and internationally. He brings extensive experience as a successful executive director, senior development staff member, board member and consultant and believes that having played all four of these roles enriches the counsel he provides. His 40 year career experience has included management and development experience with nonprofit organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly, Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest, American Refugee Committee, Maricopa Tech Community College, Glendale Community Council, Carmen Pampa Fund, Catholic Eldercare, Peace Corps and VISTA.

He co-authored and published the book Fund Raising & Marketing in the One-Person Shop --- Achieving Success with Limited Resources now in its fourth edition. In 2002, the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP) named Michael the Outstanding Professional Fundraiser. In 2003, the AFP International Organization, with 30,000 members worldwide, named Michael the International Outstanding Fund Raising Executive.