About Trent Wheeler

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Non-profit success is all about implementing efficient systems and consistent execution. Lots of nonprofit consultants promise there programs will change the industry, when the truth is all about building capacity and executing strategy.

Networking, building a database of prospects, and communicating consistently are the key to fundraising success, but is ALL dependent upon having a successful and efficiently run organization. No one wants to see their contributions wasted, or programs that fail to meet their potential.

We implement an overall strategic plan for organizations even if they are only seeking fundraising assistance. Sound operational principles are a key to your financial success. It is one thing to secure funds, it is another to maintain a regular pipeline of income from happy donors.

We offer best practices from the business world to help streamline operations and build capacity for long-term fundraising success.

Trent Wheeler has over 30 of senior level non-profit management and fundraising experience.  He served as president and CEO of African Christian Schools Foundation, Vice-president of Development for Live the Life, and a senior fundraising executive for Healing Hands International, Mount Dora Children's Home, and Humanity Del Sol.

In addition, Trent has consulted with dozens of nonprofit organizations in providing training, strategic planning, fundraising, and operational expertise. These include, the National Corvette Museum, Agape International, Ronald McDonald Charities, just to name a few.

Trent and his wife Debbie recently founded an organization Mísion Panama to partner with groups within the country to provide a better life for the people there.

Trent also offers a free workbook on fundraising, "Mining for Gold, The ten day transformation." In this workbook he provides 10 key steps to fundraising success. Email Trent Wheeler at the link below for a free digital copy.

Mining for Gold

Did you know that within active donor databases of more than 500 names - 5% of the donors can out give the other 95% combined.

Every donor should be treated with respect, appreciation, and given the proper thanks and attention commensurate with their donation. Not every donor should be treated the same.

There are basically three types of donors and you need a strategy for each one:

Major Gifts: These are the individuals who can make five or six-figure gifts and you need to build strong relationships with these individuals. 

FUTURE GIFTS: This is where the philosophy of moves management comes in to the non-profit strategy. There are $100, $500, and $1,000 donors who will move up the ladder over time. Charities need to learn how to nurture these donors  so they will one day be major gift prospects.

SUSTAINING DONORS: These are the people who give $5, $10, $25 or more on a regular consistent basis. They create sustainable income. This is where you build your database and expand capacity. Some will funnel through to future gifts and others will one day become Major Gift donors.

Understanding how build capacity and operate a moves-management program will ensure the long term health of your non-profit.