Mike Pope is a Chicago-based Nonprofit Consultant and Leadership Coach. He is experienced in nonprofit board development; communications; organizational planning and operations; as well as strategic fundraising with a proven track record of raising millions in support for education, social services, and arts organizations.
Mike has a strong passion for working with small and midsized nonprofits to maximize their effectiveness and raise resources for their work to better our community.
Nonprofit Consultant & Coach.
Let’s change the world. Together.
Looking forward to helping your organization change the world.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Planning
Board Governance
Special Events
Social Media Strategy Development
Executive Leadership Coaching
Start-up Nonprofits
Major Gifts and Planned Giving
Annual Fund Development
Online Giving and Crowdfunding
Alumni Relations
Professional Experience
Nonprofit Consultant and Leadership Coach
Mike Pope Coaching and Consulting
Founder and Executive Director
Forte Community Music Project
Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving and Reunions
University of Chicago
Associate Director of Annual Giving
Lawrence University
Development Associate
Shriver Center (National Center on Poverty Law)
Development Assistant
Merit School of Music
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