President, Pence Consulting
Greater Detroit Area
- Current
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- Adjunct Faculty at Lawrence Technological University
- Member of the Faculty of the Fund Raising School at The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
- Presently at Pence Consulting (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Workshop Presenter at Troy Chamber of Commerce
- Pence Consulting at Workshops at MSU
- Pence Consulting at Client Consulting Role
- Director of Annual Giving at Northern Michigan University
- Executive Director at Holy Name Endowment Fund
- Education
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- Bay de Noc Community College
- Oakland Community College
- Northern Michigan University
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Carole Pence’s Summary
Firm Information:
Pence Consulting was established in 1992 as a full-service, consulting firm supporting nonprofit organizations. Services include direct consultative guidance, training programs, and sponsorship of national training seminars. Pence Consulting specializes in Annual, Endowment and Capital Campaigns. Since the firm’s inception over 100 nonprofit organizations have used the services provided.
Since 1993 Pence Consulting has contracted with Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, the Fund Raising School to sponsor their courses in Michigan. The firm has offered over 80 courses in Michigan and educated over 700 individuals. The Fund Raising School has a Certificate in Fund Raising Management Certificate and out of the 850 people taking the courses, 75 people in Michigan have completed their Certificate in Fund Raising Management in Michigan. In 2000, Pence joined the Fund Raising School faculty and teaches the following courses throughout the country: Principles and Techniques of Fundraising (5 day course); Developing Leadership for Major Gifts (3 day course); Fundraising for Small Nonprofits (3 day course); and Interpersonal Communications for Fundraising (2 day course).
In 2002, Pence became a Certified DiSC trainer and completed the required courses to assist both the non-profit and for-profit sectors with effective ways to use this behavior instrument.
Fees are based on long-term contractual rates, daily, half-day and hourly rates. Pence Consulting complies with the strict ethical standards set forth by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and never works on a commission.
All work is done by Carole J. Pence, President of Pence Consulting.
Carole Pence’s Specialties:
Areas of Expertise:
•Fundraising
•Board Development
•Volunteer Management
•Program Planning and Evaluation
•Feasibility Studies
•Fund Development Plans
•Communications and Public Relations in Fund Development
•Interpersonal Communications (DiSC Behavioral Profile)
•Search Institutes 40 Developmental Assets
•Arts/Culture/Humanities
•Health and Human Services
•Educational Institutions
•Religious Organization
•Telephone consulting and coaching
Carole Pence’s Experience
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Adjunct Faculty
Lawrence Technological University
(Fund-Raising industry)
2003 — Present (6 years )
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Member of the Faculty of the Fund Raising School
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University
(Fund-Raising industry)
1995 — Present (14 years )
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Presently
Pence Consulting (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Fund-Raising industry)
1992 — Present (17 years )
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Workshop Presenter
Troy Chamber of Commerce
(Fund-Raising industry)
2008 — 2009 (1 year )
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Pence Consulting
Workshops at MSU
(Fund-Raising industry)
1992 — 2009 (17 years )
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Pence Consulting
Client Consulting Role
(Fund-Raising industry)
1992 — 2009 (17 years )
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Director of Annual Giving
Northern Michigan University
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
October 1988 — August 1991 (2 years 11 months)
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Executive Director
Holy Name Endowment Fund
(Fund-Raising industry)
September 1984 — September 1988 (4 years 1 month)
Managed the capital campaign to build the endowment. Provided staff support and leadership for the Scholarship Foundation. Worked with the School to establish and promote pre-school for the community.
Carole Pence’s Education
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Bay de Noc Community College
Associate , Social Work , 1978 — 1979
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Oakland Community College
Social Work 1977 — 1978
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Northern Michigan University
Additional Information
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Carole Pence’s Interests:
Fund Raising Consultant
Carole Pence’s Groups:
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GiftWorks Consultant Partners -
GiftWorks Consultant Partner Advisory Group
Carole Pence’s Honors:
1989 Ontonagon Area High School Commencement Speaker
Carole Pence’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
