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“Every organization has its own culture and every person has their own style. When I was a vice president,
I managed my development staff and a portfolio with a few hundred donors. Now I manage relationships with each
client's staff, board members and donors. It is extremely rewarding, though the work requires a different mindset.”
Is the Grass Greener Over There?
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Advancing Philanthropy
November/December 2011
“The feasibility study interview is an extremely powerful engagement, enrichment and stewardship tool.”
The Feasibility Study: It's All About the Interview
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AFP e-Wire
November 1, 2011
“Schumacher serves on the AFP board and chairs the communications and marketing committee. She also
serves on the AFP strategic planning and government relations committees.”
Martha H. Schumacher Earns ACFRE
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Advancing Philanthropy
May/June 2010
“During these tough economic times, communication with donors and constituents is even more important
than usual. It's shortsighted and counterintuitive to be cutting your marketing and communications,”
says Martha Schumacher, a Washington fundraising consultant. “Even simple things,” she says,
“such as keeping a charity's website updated or putting together a letter to send to current supporters,
are critical to reinforcing an organization's mission.”
Grooming the Messenger
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
May 21, 2009
“Rather than pull back, nonprofits should continue to tell their story and communicate with established donors
to gauge their feelings. Even if the donor doesn’t give right now, if you’re not in front of them, someone else may
be.”
Unusual Suspect: Consultant Helps Groups Keep Donors Charitable
Washington Business Journal
October 31 – November 6, 2008
“Schumacher’s list of traits for future managers: active listener; sees the big picture and the front-line details
simultaneously; excels at relationship building, especially in marrying very different (or difficult) departments; possesses an
interpersonal style that adapts to many personality types; and displays a commitment to making their department, organization and
themselves stronger.”
The Right Stuff
Washington Business Journal
April 4, 2008
“If you volunteer at a nonprofit and fall in love with the mission, you could end up working there. Develop a
network in the field by joining the Association of Fundraising Professionals, consider transferable skills and read
up on the nonprofit and fundraising world.”
Versatile, Passionate Fundraisers
The Washington Post
May 6, 2007
“Focus on strategic relationship building and the money will follow.”
Consultant Profile
The Major Gifts Report
February 2008
“You want to keep your association a top-of-mind group for all your donors. Instead of feeling embarrassed about asking
for money, share your passion for the cause and tell donors how their gifts can help. Then keep them informed about activities
and successes – creating an ongoing awareness that their money is being used productively, and a sense of pride in the venture.”
Make a Date With Major Gifts
Associations Now
November 2008
“Donors are less interested in tchotchkes and much more interested in hearing about their return on investment.”
Donor Recognition: Appropriate Appreciation
Advancing Philanthropy
January/February 2007
Published
Following Up at Year-end: Ask on the Donor’s Timeline and Follow These 4 Useful Tips
Asking Matters
December 2011
http://www.askingmatters.com/blog/following-up-at-year-end-by-martha-schumacher
Launching a Capital Campaign: ‘Tis Nobler – and More Strategic – to Prioritize Donor Stewardship
Advancing Philanthropy
January/February 2010
Read about it here.
Individual Philanthropy
Center for Nonprofit Advancement Agenda
November/December 2009
View PDF (Pages 9 and 21)
How’s Your Active Listening?
Advancing Philanthropy
March/April 2008
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Seven Strategies for Building Meaningful Major Donor Relationships
FundRaising Success
May 29, 2007
Link: FundRaisingSuccessMag.com
Why I Keep Coming Back for More
The Capital Resource
Spring 2008
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DCTV
Individual Philanthropy at Year-end
Ms. Schumacher is the Chief Advisor and on-air individual giving expert for Connections, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement’s new
nonprofit programming partnership with DCTV.
DCTV Running Time: November 2009 - present
Fundraising and the New Economic Realities
Ms. Schumacher served on the Center for Nonprofit Advancement panel of experts convened for an interactive televised session with
Center members shortly after the Fall 2008 financial bail-out. She was the sole fundraiser on the panel.
DCTV Running Time: October – December 2008