Philanthropy advice for those who want to give well.
Mike Miller works with individuals, families, and institutions to develop giving strategies that are practical, values-rooted, and built to last.
WHAT MIKE DOES
Philanthropic Strategy
Working with individuals and families to develop a giving plan that fits their values, assets, and circumstances — not a generic template.
Gifts of Complex Assets
Deep expertise in gifts of farmland, business interests, and other non-cash assets. Coordination with attorneys and financial advisors so plans actually get implemented.
Family Business Transition
Navigating succession and charitable planning together, for families whose wealth is tied to a business they have spent a lifetime building.
Institutional Planned Giving
Helping colleges, foundations, and nonprofits build and strengthen their planned giving programs — from gift acceptance policy to major gift conversations.
ABOUT MIKE
More than thirty years of trust-based work in philanthropy and estate planning.
Mike Miller has spent his career at the intersection of philanthropy, estate planning, and the lives of people who care deeply about what they leave behind. He has worked with Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA), the Mennonite Foundation, Mennonite Mutual Aid, and has served individual clients as an independent CFP® professional..He has particular expertise in gifts of farmland and other illiquid assets, and long experience facilitating family conversations about wealth, generosity, and what comes next. He serves on several foundation boards and is open to conversations about additional board service.Most new client relationships begin with an introduction from someone Mike already knows. He works with a select number of clients at any given time.
CONTACT
The best first step is a conversation.
Mike works with a select number of clients and takes on new relationships thoughtfully. If you've been referred by someone in his network, or if you'd like to start a conversation, he'd be glad to hear from you.