Michelle Whiting has consistently guided our agency through the unavoidable transitions, in today’s changing nonprofit world. All nonprofit organizations must make investments in order to maintain successes in their communities and the populations that they serve; fulfilling their mission statement and surviving the unpredictability of funding.

Michelle’s long-term experience and excellent outcomes with nonprofit agencies; plus her true human passion for those clientele who walk through our door, has been an anchor of insurance. Working together with Michelle will guarantee that the end result of all of her and your limitless efforts is a more effective agency and a better world.

Laura Miller
Executive Director
Orange Coast Interfaith Shelter

When we first contracted with Michelle Whiting to help us with the identification of new funders, I did not realize all of the other capabilities, talents and experiences that she would bring to the relationship, and how much we would benefit from her services. While some fundraising consultants might focus on the narrow grants process, Michelle approached our organization holistically and helped us with strategic planning for program expansion, board development, staffing and networking within the community. In particular, Michelle facilitated several new relationships for us that enabled us to expand our program into Los Angeles two years ahead of schedule.

Her astute insights into the philanthropic community and her advice on planning for strategic growth have dramatically changed our organization’s outlook and sustainability for the next three years. More importantly, since Michelle brings to the table a wealth of experiences, we have been able to leapfrog some typical hurdles and focus our limited internal efforts on opportunities and efforts with high yield potential. Bottom line: a relationship with Michelle Whiting produces a very strong return on investment—with both immediate and sustainable payback.

Julie Evans
Chief Executive Officer
Project Tomorrow

In both of my professional Development positions in Los Angeles, I have made hiring Michelle Whiting an important part of strengthening my Foundation and Government Grant Departments. Michelle's thorough knowledge of the philanthropic community, her proposal writing skills and her track record of successful fundraising has served me well in two very different non profit settings, children's health and the visual arts.

Laura Hardy
Senior Vice President of Development,
Junior Blind of America
(former Vice President, Los Angeles County Museum of Art)

I have had the pleasure of working with Michelle Whiting & Associates at several local and national nonprofit organizations and I am continually impressed by the depth, breadth and quality of the services provided. Her comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic and service communities makes her an invaluable resource whether you are in need of a high level executive search, seeking new funding sources, or developing programs or proposals.

Jennifer Drake
Chief Development Officer
Los Angeles Alliance for College-Ready Public Schools

The bottom line is, if you want results, call Michelle Whiting & Associates. Whether it’s a special project or a long-term assignment, Michelle takes care of business on-time and on-budget. She tells you the unvarnished truth and helps you figure out solutions to your problems.

John Healthcliff
Vice President of Development
Public Counsel, Los Angeles

An investment in Michelle Whiting and Associates will generate revenue many times in excess of her fees. However, as her client we have received so much more. Michelle’s effectiveness is extraordinary, an unusual consultant who does more than speak in clichés, she delivers work that is relevant to our agency’s needs.

Larry Haynes
Executive Director
Mercy House

There are few people with as comprehensive and astute understanding of the nonprofit organization as Michelle Whiting. Although her primary expertise is financial development, her approach to ensuring structural stability for every organization integrates a wide knowledge of programming, a keen eye for capacity enhancement and extensive experience with human resource development, both staff and volunteer.

Lynne Tsuda
Girls Incorporated National

Michelle Whiting understands nonprofits. She is not only well respected in the Los Angeles foundation and nonprofit arena, but also her natural instincts for quickly understanding an organization, allow one to set a record breaking pace for moving forward with fundraising strategies. Her high energy, no-nonsense, efficient approach was a breath of fresh air; she quickly became a valued teammate for me and a fast friend.

Linda Novick Okeefe
Executive Director
Common Threads