Heller Mottos Great for Fundraising
. . . and Life.
Hey Fundraisers, when the economy slows down, you don't! Led Zeppelin put it this way: "Good times, bad times you know I've had my share...I don't seem to care."
Peter was my right hand man for fundraising and development strategy during nine years of my deanship at Columbia. Together, we built many vital relationships with alumni and raised lots of money while improving the Engineering School's Development Office. He was a tremendous asset to me and the University.
Zvi Galil
President, Tel Aviv University
Former Dean, Columbia University Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science
By conducting a thorough, honest and efficient audit of my department, Peter Heller helped us streamline systems, prioritize tasks and become more effective in raising funds for civil liberties. He celebrated our strengths yet made me look critically at myself as a leader. He provided me with a full report that has served as a blueprint for us to implement his recommendations. Peter is a pleasure to work with and a charming guy to have around.
Mary Hedahl
Director of Development
New York Civil Liberties Union
In a nutshell, Peter has been great for us. Not only does he know development and advancement fundamentals cold (and can teach and inspire), but he also has a great grasp of the whole range of tools, resources, and personnel needed for a non-profit. Peter knows how to listen and adapt to the organization's needs.
Kent Bicknell
Principal
Sant Bani School
As an organization just beginning to step into the world of building relationships with potential donors, Peter Heller has been an amazing resource for Earthdance. By consulting with our fledgling fundraising committee, Peter has been able to recommend concrete actions that move us out of the dialogue and planning phase into the real work of development. I am certain that we are building a much stronger infrastructure and team thanks to the work we have done with Peter.
Spirit Joseph
Director
Earthdance
Peter Heller is effective at breaking apart complex problems into manageable sums and re-arranging them into logical strategies. He thinks and speaks on many levels, but without ever being distracted by minutia that tends to obscure the larger purpose of our work.
Jeffrey Leib
Database Consultant to Non-Profits
Peter was the first person I consulted when presented with an opportunity to develop a business plan for The Healing Project, a new non-profit. Here it is 18 months later and The Healing Project has emerged as an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of those individuals coping with chronic illnesses and life-threatening diseases. During these crucial months, I've relied on Peter's insight and expertise on board development and the engagement of donors.
Melissa Marr
Former President
The Healing Project