ML Innovations, Inc.

Michael J. Rosen, CFRE, President of ML Innovations, Inc., has been certified as a Master Trainer by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.  He is an international lecturer who frequently speaks at AFP conferences.  He is an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University where he teaches "Advanced Fund Development."  He has also been a regular continuing education faculty member at Villanova University where he has taught fundraising ethics, and he has been a guest speaker for a graduate program at Temple University.  Michael also has been a lecturer for the Institute of Fundraising (UK), a number of Planned Giving Councils (PPP), the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning National Conference on Philanthropic Planning, and others.  He has also represented AFP in testimony before the Federal Trade Commission.  Michael spearheaded the creation of the two-day workshop The Planned Giving Course(sm) for the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia. Michael is also the author of the bestselling book, Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing.

Michael is available for speaking engagements.  You can select from one of his existing seminars or you can contact us to discuss how we can develop a unique program to meet your specific needs.

Upcoming Seminars

You can arrange for an in-person seminar or webinar by contacting us.



Past Seminars

Sept. 30, 2009, The Philadelphia Foundation, "Unlock Hidden Assets in Tough Times: Invest in Planned Giving"

Oct. 13, 2009, AFP Pocono Chapter, "How to Always Do the Right Thing and Raise More Money"

Oct. 14, 2009, PPP National Conference on Philanthropic Planning, "Building Blocks of Philanthropic Planning."

Nov. 12, 2009, AFP New Jersey Chapter Conference on Philanthropy, "How to Make Your Planned Giving Results Go Up Faster than Gas Prices"

Nov. 30, 2009, Villanova University, "Accountability, Ethics and the Law"

Jan. 15 and 22, 2010, Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia, "The Planned Giving Course"

May 10, 2010, Villanova University, "Accountability, Ethics and the Law"

June 25, 2010, New Jersey Hospital Association, "Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing for Hospitals"

Aug. 25, 2010, DMA 2010 New York Nonprofit Conference, "The Five Steps to Transforming Your Direct Marketing Program into a Major and Planned Gift Machine"

Oct. 12, 2010, Planned Giving Council of Palm Beach County, "Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing"

Oct. 13-15, 2010, PPP National Conference on Philanthropic Planning, Book Signing in Exhibit Hall.

Oct. 20, 2010, PPPGP-PG Day Conference, "Finding the Right Gift Purpose in Donor-Centered Solicitations"

Nov. 22, 2010, Villanova University, "Accountability, Ethics and the Law"

March 21, 2011, AFP International Conference, "Donor-Centered Marketing Tips to Boost Planned Giving Results"

April 21, 2011, Gift Planning Council of New Jersey, "Donor-Centered Marketing: Tips to Boost Planned Giving Results"

May 2, 2011, Villanova University, "Accountability, Ethics and the Law"

June 16, 2011, AFP-NJ Southern Chapter, "When Is It Okay to Look a Gift Horse In The Mouth?"

Aug. 2, 2011, AFP-Greater Philadelphia Chapter, "CFRE Review Course--Marketing and Communications Module"

Sept. 16, 2011, Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia, "Ethical and Legal Considerations When Working With Seniors"

Oct 13, 2011, Philanthropy Plus Radio, "There's No Such Thing as Corporate Philanthropy"

Nov. 1, 2011, AFP International Webinar. "Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing"

Nov. 10 & 17, 2011, Drexel University, "Fund Development for the Arts"

Nov. 30, 2011, Chesapeake Planned Giving Council, "Donor-Centered Marketing Tips for Planned Giving"

Feb. 23, 2012, For the Charitable Community, "Damage Control: How to Counter Bad Press!" (webinar)

April 26, 2012, AFP--St. Louis Regional Chapter, "6 Powerful Things Science Teaches Us about Planned Giving" and "Compelling Donor-Centered Marketing for Planned Giving"

April 27 and May 4, 2012, Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia, "The Planned Giving Course"

Summer 2012, Drexel University, Adjunct Professor teaching graduate course "Advanced Fund Development."

July 25, 2012, CFRE New York Study Group

August 2, 2012, AFP Memphis Chapter Conference, Keynote: "The Seasons of My Childhood -- Important Fundraising Lessons for a Lifetime." Also: "Six Powerful Things Science Teaches Us About Planned Giving" and "How to Always Do the Right Thing and Raise More Money."

August 8, 2012, AFP Greater Philadelphia Chapter, "CFRE Review Course -- Marketing and Communications."

October 3, 2012, PPP National Conference on Philanthropic Planning, "PPP Council Conversation."

November 15, 2012, AFP, DE, Brandywine Chapter, "Six Powerful Things Science Teaches Us About Planned Giving."

December 12, 2012, Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations/Nonprofit Issues, "Planned Giving Primer." (webinar)

February 26, 2013, "The Nonprofit Coach Radio Show" hosted by Ted Hart, ACFRE  (web radio program)

May 17, 2013, Partnership for Philanthropic Planning of Greater Philadelphia, "Avoid Pitfalls to Become a Planned Giving Superstar"

July 25, 2013, The Fundraising Authority, "How to Launch and Market a Planned Giving Program at Your Nonprofit" (webinar)

Summer 2013, Drexel University, Adjunct Professor teaching graduate course "Advanced Fund Development."

Oct. 17, 2013, Cause Planet, webinar interview program about Donor-Centered Planned Gift Marketing.

Nov. 13, 2013, National Capital Gift Planning Council, "Ripped from the Headlines: Learning from the Planned Giving Mistakes of Others" and "What Can Science Teach Us about Planned Giving?"

November 2014, Context with Lorna Dueck, syndicated television program, interview about #GivingTuesday.

May 28, 2015, Philanthropic Planning Group of Greater New York, Planned Giving Day Plenary Session -- "Ripped from the Headlines: Learning from the Planned Giving Mistakes of Others."

Summer 2015, Drexel University, Adjunct Professor teaching graduate course "Advanced Fund Development."

July 17, 2015, Wild Woman Fundraising Webinar, "Planned Giving: It's Easier than You Think!"

August 2015, Bloomerang TV, "Sneaky Ways to Cultivate Donors."

December 2015, Religion and Ethics Newsweekly (PBS-TV), "Effective Altruism."

January 15, 2017, One World, Everybody Eats National Summit, "Fundraising Made Easy."