Michael has been a fundraising consultant for 21 years and has over 30 years of experience in prospect development. As a principal fundraising consultant with Blackbaud he has worked with a wide variety of non-profits assisting them with the implementation of predictive custom modeling, wealth screening and prospect research. Michael served 9 years on the Apra International Board and was president in 2012 and served on Apra Board of Trustees till 2022. He also served on the Stephens College Alumnae Board for three consecutive terms and elected to the board of trustees in 2023. Michael is the recipient of the 2004 CARA Service Award; in 2007 he was the first male to receive the Stephens College Alumnae Service Award and received the Apra Distinguished Service Award in 2018.