Larry Miller:  

CLASS OF 1959
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Bob Jones AcademyClass of 1959
Greenville, SC
Friends UniversityClass of 1994
Wichita, KS
Castro valley, CA
Greenville, SC
Middlebury, IN

Larry's Story

Life I have been married to Karen Stephey Miller. from Bremen, IN since December 19, 1964. She is a graduate of Bethel College. Mishawaka, IN and is a retired school teacher, printer, church secretary, HR professional, office manager and home maker. We have lived in IN, SC, VA, CA, KS, TN, and Texas where I have served as the senior development officer for several charities or owned my own business. We live in Elkhart, IN the county I grew up in. Karen's sisters live close. I'm semi-retired as a fundraiser. Karen is retired. Her last position was with Marsh. It's turning from summer to Fall. Some trees are very beautiful. We have Bojangles, a 5 year old Shih-Tzu, our third Shih-Tzu. We have one son, Craig, who is married to Patti and we have two grand children, Berrigan (12) and Wil (7).. Craig has his M Div frrom Princeton Theorlogical Seminary and he has been an associate pastor at Dutch Neck Presbyterian Church, Dutch Neck, NJ and University Presbterian Church, Tempe, AZ. Patti ompleted her Ph D from Arizona State University and accepted an assistant professorship at University of Brandon, Brandon, Manitoba, several hours west of where she grew up so they are in the process of moving. Craig pastors two rural UCC churches close to Brandon. They visited us a week around Thansgiving last year (2010) and will visit us for a week after New Years Day 2012. College I attended Ft. Wayne Bible College, Indiana University-Ft. Wayne, Bob Jones University and have a BS in Management from Friends University, Wichita. Workplace LARRY L. MILLER Profile I have had an extensive professional background in fund development, capital campaign management, public relations, and communications for leading healthcare, educational, hi-tech, and social marketing organizations. My career has been punctuated by a passionate drive to succeed at whatever goal is set before me large or small. My motivated attitude leads me to align with organizations where my dedication and commitment are put to their best use: making their dreams a reality and creating a solid foundation for future activities to flourish. I helps teams achieve their goals, no matter what the circumstances. I am willing to work with an organization and its personnel to take whatever unusual or innovative measures necessary to achieve their aims. My enthusiastic and fearless approach to difficult or seemingly impossible goals is fueled by personal power and augmented by my self-confidence and willingness to continually learn for my own edification. This is the determination that makes my success a part of the man I am, and why I can bring so much to each and every project with which I am involved. Fund Development I have an excellent track record of increasing donor numbers (up to 320%), response rate (up to 211%), and overall donations (up ...Expand for more
to 220%). I am experienced in conducting multimillion-dollar fundraisers, major legacy campaigns, and break-even lapsed donor programs. I utilize strong marketing, sales, persuasion, negotiation, and creative problem solving skills, as well as developing and managing resource development and public information budgets. Extensive Program & Campaign Development I have successfully planned and directed numerous projects and campaigns with the goal of increasing an organization’s visibility and profitability, collaborating with Boards and administration in the formulation of goals, timetables, and strategy. In one month’s time, with national news coverage for Kosovo Refugee and Oklahoma Tornado Relief campaigns, I promoted World Emergency Relief from a “best kept secret” to a “household name.” At Horn Creek Conference Grounds I launched a five year capital campaign that has already received $1.4 million in gifts and pledges and $3.4 million in estate planning (documents in preparation). Research & Analysis I have conducted extensive market research and analysis – including member and donor surveys – making a thorough examination of more than 500 foundations’ statements of purpose, size, and purpose of grants made, as well as recent recipients, officers, and board members. Personnel & Volunteer Management I have hired, fired, trained, supervised, mentored, and evaluated teams of up to 25 technical and non-technical staff, as well as assessing staffing needs, and enlarging the staff and Board when necessary. I have written detailed job descriptions for multiple positions, and provided training for staff regarding capital campaign, grantsmanship, and legacy programs. Internal & External Client Relations Having effectively collaborated with all levels of staff and management, including Board Members, CEOs, COOs, administrative and public relations teams, I consistently build positive relationships with diverse donors, community leaders, and the general public while coordinating programs with civic, educational, business, and religious institutions. Presentation Development & Delivery I have supervised and/or personally planned, developed, and delivered multiple presentations to individuals and groups of up to 3,000. I have also presented new or long-range strategies to Boards soliciting support, explained benefits of joint promotional campaigns to companies, addressed volunteer leaders, and written scripts for multimedia presentations. Web Site, Newsletter & Proposal Development I have directed the development of organizational web sites and promotions. Military I served in the Air National Guard from 1963-1999, took basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, technical school at Amarillo Air Force Base, Amarillo and was stationed at Aiken Air Force Base, Aiken, SC.
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