Michael J. Buckley, CFRE is non-profit consultant, coach and speaker who has assisted animal welfare non-profits increase dollars, exposure and capacity. Mike’s extensive experience includes annual and capital campaigns, feasibility studies, board governance, strategic planning and capacity building. Mike is an effective and sought-after national level speaker and has been an invited presenter at an array of professional development opportunities including the Association for the Advancement of Animal Welfare (AAWA) and the New England Federation of Humane Societies. In addition to his consulting work, Mike currently serves as a Member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Fundraising Professional’s Foundation for Philanthropy. Mike lives outside of Albany, NY with his wife Alison and their six-year-old dog Toby.
Paul McAvoy is a career marketing, communications and public relations professional having worked with multiple organization, including animal welfare, human services, and Catholic dioceses and Colleges. His expertise in public relations, fundraising communications, and non-profit marketing gives him a unique insight into the tactics that get results for small and medium sized organizations. His work has been featured in The Albany Times-Union, The New Hampshire Union Leader, The Evangelist, Parable Magazine, and The Long Island Catholic, among others. Paul’s professional career also includes senior leadership roles in communications and fundraising, including working on three capital campaigns and has a keen understanding of the intersection of fundraising and great storytelling.