Phoenix Fundraising Counsel, national fundraising consulting firm, fund raising

Dan Corwith

Dan is an accomplished Graphics and Campaign Associate. He has the ability to enlist and motivate campaign volunteers to achieve successful outcomes. His commitment to excellence is commented on by all who have encountered him.

John H. Richert, Ph.D., President

With 40 years of experience in education as a college president, dean of education, professor, research administrator, and member of national and state advisory boards on higher education, Dr. Richert has extraordinary insight into the fundraising needs of non-profit organizations. Direct Mail, Feasibility studies, capital campaigns, management consulting, board development and education, major gift solicitation and annual giving strategies are some of the areas where his expertise can make the difference for a successful fundraising campaign. Prior to forming Phoenix Fundraising Counsel, Ltd., Dr. Richert served with two national fundraising firms. In addition, he has extensive experience in executive search work

Julie Mueller, Business Partner, www.jamgd.com

Julie owns JAM Graphics in Madison, WI. She has been a business partner of Phoenix for over 10 years. Her knowledge and expertise in publications, graphics, print and direct mail provides Phoenix with exceptional insight in providing services to all of our clients.

Julie Ray

Julie served in development for the University of Wisconsin for many years where, more recently, she was assigned to the Engineering School Campaign.She was the Campaign Director for St. John the Baptist in Waunakee and was a lead interviewer in the Diocese of Madison Feasibility Study.

Patty Chryst

Patty has been a fundraiser for over 18 years. She has worked as the only fundraiser for the Wisconsin Chapter of the National Football League Foundation. She served as c-counsel on the Diocese of Madison Jubilee Celebration campaign and has been instrumental in many other efforts. Patty served as a Catholic School Principal for many years.

Penelope (Penny) Richert

Penny Richert directed several Feasibility Studies for parishes and social service organizations. She was the Director and lead person in the St. Thomas More Catholic Church of Denver, Colorado Feasibility Study. She was the leader for the Feasibility Study for Nativity of our Lord Parish in Rhinelander, WI, St. John the Baptist, Waunakee, WI and Ss. Mary and James Parish in Belleville, WI. She was the lead person in the Diocese of Madison $100,000,000 Feasibility Study.

Richard K. Ottem, Vice President

Dick Ottem joined Phoenix Fundraising Counsel, Ltd. following a distinguished 30 year career as a top human relations executive for two large international corporations. As a Vice President for Phoenix, Mr. Ottem has conducted campaign planning and feasibility studies and managed capital/stewardship campaigns for Catholic parishes and elementary and secondary schools.

William Lindsey

William (Bill) Lindsey, a retired bank owner, who resides in Iron River, Wisconsin, has served with Phoenix Fundraising Counsel over the last decade. He has been involved in conducting feasibility studies and capital capaigns for several parishes. Bill's strong customer service orientation and his integrity provides the client with a caring and understanding professional fundraising counselor.