David Malone, Pamela Mattox, Mary McCann McDonald Schaefer Group offers clients the resources of a team of fund development professionals, bringing the fullness of our expertise and experience to each client.
OUR TEAM
David B. Malone David combines 13 years of sales and marketing experience with 12 years of development experience to provide clients with effective strategies for the challenges of fundraising. His specialties include capital campaigns, major gifts, feasibility studies, annual giving, board development and development assessments. David has helped a variety of non-profit organizations ranging from small grass-roots start up organizations to large well-established NPOs throughout southern Wisconsin including environmental, religious, community-based (e.g. YMCA), educational groups and more.
Mary C. McCann, CFRE For over 21 years, Mary has held development positions with nonprofit organizations working with administrative leadership and the board or directors to maximize fundraising effectiveness. She has directed capital campaigns to successful goals, organized and implemented annual campaigns with creative endeavors and trained board members to maximize their fundraising effectiveness. Her high-energy approach to managing volunteers and building relationships has earned her praise from her clients. Mary has a Master of Arts degree in Development and Philanthropy and certification from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (CFRE).
Pamela Y. Mattox, CFRE With more than 22 years’ experience in the development arena, Pam is a recognized leader in fundraising and management consultancy for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. She began her development career in university advancement; in 10 years at three universities she directed programs in the annual fund, major gifts and corporate/foundation relations. Since joining McDonald Schaefer Group, Pam has developed skills in capital campaign planning and management. She consults for a broad range of nonprofit organizations, schools, hospitals and ministries. She stays active in professional circles including the Association of Professional Fundraisers (AFP), and the Association of Lutheran Development Executives (ALDE). She has a master’s degree from DePaul University.
Gretchen S. Lins Gretchen brings 8 years of business development and management experience to the McDonald Schaefer team. Active volunteer roles in local organizations such as the Junior League of Milwaukee inspired her to seek a career in non-profit development. Her energetic approach to project management lends valuable support to every client and campaign. Gretchen’s experience and flexibility enable her to complement the style of each lead consultant/partner.
FIRM ADVISOR
Richard J. Lesniak From the vantage of executive positions at Marquette University, Northwestern University, and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Rich brings the expertise and wisdom of 38 years of fundraising experience. Rich views the ongoing pursuit of major gifts as the heart of successful fundraising. As a retired Partner, Rich serves as an Advisor to the firm.
FOUNDERS
James C. McDonald, Gerald M. Schaefer The quality service we bring to each client is due in part to the foresight of James C. McDonald and Gerald M. Schaefer. Our founders saw a market niche—the resource developments needs of area nonprofits—and guided our firm in its capability and growth to meet that need. Wisely, they provided a succession path for dedicated fundraising professionals to sustain the core services.
We are grateful to Jim and Gerry who continue to offer beneficial counsel for our clients and care passionately about helping clients achieve their full potential.
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