Testimonials
About
Clients
Author
Secrets of Successful Political House Parties
“This book is easy and quick to read. Arranged in ‘action
bullets,’ it lets hosts and campaigns maximize the results
of their house parties. When you pick up a couple of ideas and
put them to practice, this book will pay for itself.”
Dr. Juan Ahonen-Jover, cofounder. www.eQualityGiving.org
Secrets of Successful House Parties:
Effectively Raise Money, Awareness and Mobilize for Action
“Having hosted over 100 house parties, I will now insist
that campaigns and organizations buy and read these books before
I agree to host their event. These books are that good!”
Bruce M. Abrams
Progressive Philanthropist
Facilitator and Seminar Leader
Lila is one of the most brilliant and creative consultants we
have ever worked with. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience
in fundraising and organizational development that cannot be matched.
She is a truly dynamic facilitator and presenter, who makes the
work fun, interesting, and engaging. Lila takes the time and effort
to really understand her clients. She is an incredibly kind person
who cares deeply about the organizations with whom she works and
the causes that they represent.
Kent Burbank, Executive Director
Wingspan,
Tucson, AZ
Lila is competent, effective, creative and goal oriented. She
brought our diverse national board of directors together to create
an effective strategic plan that we're successfully implementing.
As a result of our three year relationship with Grace Concepts,
our board works more efficiently and effectively. No easy task
for a board that has a majority of meetings over the phone. Lila's
worked wonders.
The Rev. Douglas A. Greenaway
Executive Director
National WIC Association
2001 S Street, NW, Suite 580
Washington, DC 20009
Lila works her magic through the perfect combination of listening
and leading. She is able to frame issues and introduce solutions
with unusual clarity and consistent insight.
Rabbi Laurie Coskey, Ed.D.
Interfaith
Committee for Worker Justice
San Diego, CA
Quite frankly, Lila is one of the best fundraising consultants
I have ever worked with during my 10 years in D.C. or my four
years in Colorado. She is organized, passionate, and very professional.
Lila effectively trains about the basic fundamentals of fundraising,
but what separates her from other fundraising professionals is
her understanding of how a candidate's personal money issues impedes
their ability to effectively solicit donations. She also explores
the psychological, emotional, and gender-specific obstacles that
prevent candidates from raising large sums of cash. She adeptly
explains how these obstacles prevent a candidate from reaching
their fundraising goals.
Joe Miklosi, Colorado Director
Progressive
Majority
Coach
Lila Gracey was key to the development and growth of my campaign for the United States House of Representatives. Her training, and shared insights made me a better candidate and a better campaigner. Jay Fawcett, Congressional Candidate, 2006
My giving is bigger, better, and more strategic due to the influence
of Lila Gracey. Her innate ability to draw out the philanthropist
in all of us is astounding. I have learned from Lila that although
my resources may be smaller, the needs of people and organizations
that I cherish are not.
Charlie Rounds, Minnesota
Because of my work with Lila, I've increased my giving 500%.
I'm having a great time being intentional and strategic with my
philanthropy. I no longer simply write checks. I leverage every
dollar I give.
Jo Ellen Thornton, Colorado
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