Michel Hudson, CFRE - Owner

Michel Hudson, CFRE, started her own firm, Gnu Gap Consulting, in 2001, after more than 20 years in fundraising. Hudson is the editor and co-author of Prospect Research Fundamentals, a how-to manual published in 1997, and has created campaign case statements, grant proposals, annual reports, survey instruments, training documentation, marketing literature and planned giving brochures for nonprofits and businesses, in addition to writing over 100 articles for professional journals. She has had experience as an editor of newsletters and professional publications for more than ten years, and has been responsible for event planning and management for professional associations, including projects such as daily newsletter production, bid processes and coordination/setup of conference computing centers. Hudson is included in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who in Business and Finance, Who’s Who in the Southwest and Who’s Who in the World.

Services:

• Website audits and redesigns
• Online content creation and site maintenance
• Strategic planning facilitation
• Prospect management and research training
• Fundraising Support
• Development services audits

Nonprofit Clients:

• Educational institutions
• YMCAs
• the Girl Scouts
• Catholic student organization
• Environmental group
• International relief foundation
• Professional associations
• Churches
• Healthcare networks and foundations

Business Clients:

• Association management company
• Greeting card firm
• Executive services companies
• Career coaching service
• Golf equipment manufacturer
• Valve testing corporation