A professional fundraiser and event promoter with over 20 years
experience, Michael has expertise in a wide variety of
fundraising events including producing the National Celebrity Poker Championships. His tremendous level of success combined with
his leadership and influence, have helped charities large and small
meet and exceed their fundraising goals. Some of Mr. Eakman's clients
have been Big Brothers and Sisters Chapters, Boys and Girls Clubs, the
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Make a Wish Chapters, Numerous Police
and Fire Fraternal and Professional Associations and Organizations,
along with many, many more both large and small.
Mr. Eakman has
contacts in Hollywood in both the music and acting industries as well
as connections to celebrity athletes and veteran major league sports
figures and personalities. He has led the planning, marketing and
execution of numerous fundraising events benefiting dozens of charities
including Celebrity Golf & Tennis Extravaganzas, Celebrity Softball
& Basketball Games, Benefit Concerts, Million Dollar Hole in One
Events, Charity Football Games, Silent & Live Auctions, Rubber Duck
Races, Golf Tournaments, Product Sales, Capital Campaigns, Affinity
Programs and countless other events and activities.
He has mentored and
counseled organizations including non profit service agencies, research
organizations, private schools and colleges, social service and health
agencies, faith-based organizations, and community development
initiatives.
Mr. Eakman founded
Michael Eakman & Associates to assist all charities and non-profit
organizations in their quest for knowledge and help them achieve their
fundraising goals so that they can direct more of their energies to
their programs rather than fundraising activities. In this ever
tightening world of shrinking pools of money, non-profits have to
compete for fewer dollars from donors. Michael Eakman will help you
rise above the rest and set in place systems, activities, campaigns and
events that are not only profitable, but helps to further the mission
of your organization.
