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The Physics of Philanthropy

You may not need NASA to turn your advancement program into a rocket, but The Cagney Company can help propel you forward to achieve both special (capital, endowment) and annual philanthropic objectives. We conduct financial planning studies and provide counsel to major fund raising efforts.

Accelerating Planning & Organizational Development

The Cagney Company can help accelerate organizational excellence through transformational thinking about your future and in preparing sound strategy to get there. We can help reveal the hidden extra dimensions of your organization’s brilliance and speed your advancement program to the next level. Workshops can be developed to meet your specific needs.

The Gravity of Leadership

Leadership is a strong force at work in your organization. It is the fundamental structure upon which all else rests. We can help you look at your current governance model and help to put in place structures and systems for optimally effective leadership. We can help you engage your leaders and raise their enthusiasm for fund raising. Retreats or workshops can focus specifically on planning, fundraising or other governance topics.


Coaching and Training for Consultants

Take your consulting to the next level. Contact The Cagney Company to explore training and coaching options for yourself or your firm. One-on-one coaching, one day and ongoing group training options are available.

Big Bang Presentations

Enlightening, engrossing presentations can highlight the themes of meetings, retreats or other special occasions. Choose topics from various aspects of philanthropy, nonprofit management and consulting. Past engagements include:

  • AFP International Conference
  • Alliance for Nonprofit Management
  • American Association of Museums
  • Arizona State University Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation
  • Arts & Business Council
  • Cultural Facilities Fund of Chicago
  • Florida Coalition for Children
  • Georgia Center for Nonprofits
  • Hemispheric Congress-Latin America
  • Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) USA
  • Italian Fundraising Festival, Balogna, Italy
  • Philanthropy Day, Mexico City
  • World Congress on Philanthropy, Toronto

Comments from Presentation Participants

“Thank you for sharing a delightful and informative workshop…as an in-house consultant for the Presbyterian Church, I found you both professional and fun—a great combination!”

Bob Sheldon
Director of Funds Development
Synod of the Rocky Mountains
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Estes Park, CO

“Great presentation yesterday. Worth the price of the ticket, frankly. I had a great time! Thanks bunches for the most innovative learning session I’ve attended in recent memory.”

Dana Heter
DirectStrategies
Richardson, TX

“Thanks again, Penelope, for a most enlightening session. I particularly liked the emphasis on group dynamics and suggestions on how to respond in challenging situations.”

Brian Bowden, CFRE
The Alford Group
San Diego, CA

“Your presentation was a great help to me.”

Tutu Galvão Bueno
Consultora Social
Brazil

“Wonderful presentation!”

Lynn G. Schrader. CFRE
The Schrader Group
Seattle, WA

No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.

Albert Einstein

Penelope provided us with focus, purpose and depth and breadth of expertise. Because of her, we avoided making many serious mistakes that would have seriously deterred us from our goal. Because of her we made many right choices that have raised millions of dollars for us and exponentially increased our donor base.

Joseph Ptacek
National Vice President
for Resource Development
Mercy Housing, Inc.
Denver, CO


The high destiny of the individual is to serve rather than to rule.

Albert Einstein