Third-Party Qualified Appraisals:
I cannot begin to tell you how much we appreciated your seminar and the sharing of your knowledge and insight into so many alternatives to attract [donors]. The comments from all who attended ranged from "great" to "thought-provoking" from "changed the way I thought about charitable giving" to "I am so glad I attended, I learnt a lot." Many, many thanks for your gift of time and wisdom.
Steve Brett, Executive Director
United Way of South Sarasota County Florida
As a practicing certified public accountant and certified financial planner for more than 23 years, for me, Jack is the pioneer in the charitable giving arena. Practicably speaking, he was the first person to introduce me to more sophisticated estate planning strategies and techniques using charitable giving and trusts. He has been a tremendous technical resource for me as I implemented charitable trust administration into my practice. I continue to call upon Jack when the need arises because I not only value his advice, but respect his intent and sincerity.
Samuel D. Kramer, CPA, CFP®
Kramer Fiduciary Services, Pittsburgh, PA.
After Jack and I met, my board is getting ready to approve a gift acceptance policy and a member has come forward as a result of the process Jack recommended to say he will be including ALT in his will and that he wants to make a gift of $10,000 to initiate a planned giving program.
Rhonda M. Hagins, Director of Development
Allegheny Land Trust
Jack led one of the most successful planned giving programs in our United Way system and won our highest award for excellence. His passion for planned giving is only matched by his knowledge of the techniques.
Edward F. John CFP ™, V.P. for Planned Giving
United Way of America
I have known and worked with Jack for 29 years. Through my company, Anlin Industries, we offered seminars and hands-on assistance to smaller nonprofits that Jack had a special interest in serving. The concept and content of our programs were very well received. Until I recently retired, we helped many nonprofits develop strategic plans, identify and contact prospects, train and motivate volunteers from Pittsburgh to Erie to Harrisburg to Florida. Jack made complex issues relating to major and planned gifts easy to understand, regardless of the development officer's or donor's level of sophistication. I am delighted that he has decided to continue our work through Miller Consulting.
William Miller, President (Retired)
Anlin Industries
Jack has served as a founding member of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Planned Giving Advisory Board. He is one of the first people I call on when I need an idea or a valid, experienced opinion. His credibility, enthusiasm and people skills will open many doors. I would recommend his services in a heartbeat!
Paul F. Stabile, Foundation Director and Director of Planned Giving
Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
Jack has been both a great mentor and an excellent advisor. While we never had the opportunity to work at the same place at the same time, he provided wonderful advice and terrific insight as I'd run different plans by him. In our work together at the Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council, he was not only a talented and fun leader but is also recognized as the planned giving guru in western Pennsylvania. I regret that my work now takes me away from regular work with Jack, but would not have had the success and opportunities that I did without his guidance.
Lauri K. Fink, Program Officer
Hillman Foundation
Jack is a unique and creative gift development officer. Jack is the type of person that finds a way to accomplish a donor's intent. He is willing to think "outside the box" and come up with planning ideas that work for both the donor and charity. Jack is a true treasure of Pittsburgh who adds much to our charitable community.
Jack Owen, Esquire, Rhoades & Wodarczyk, LLC, Past President
Pittsburgh Planned Giving Council
Jack is a consummate planned giving professional whose wisdom I continue to seek after more than three decades in the field of University Advancement. His unique blend of competence, humility and self-deprecating humor is poor cover for one of the best fund-raising minds in the business. Jack knows the field, and best of all he really understands this business from the donors' perspective. Jack Miller's advice is always worth listening to. And he's fun to work with, too!
Dr. Patrick M. Joyce, Past V.P., Advancement and Government Relations
Carlow University
I have had the privilege of working with Jack in a variety of capacities for many years. He is a man of integrity, strong work ethic, and high energy. In terms of new and creative fundraising strategies such as donations of land and property, annuities, and complicated deferred tax strategies, Jack wrote the book.
Mark S. Bibro, Executive Director
The Birmingham Foundation
We used Jack as a consultant to help us in establishing a Planned Giving program. We found him to be very knowledgeable and thorough in his approach. He was straightforward and told us both our strengths and weaknesses. He was able to relate well to both Board and staff who had confidence in his recommendations. The latter is a trait that few consultants possess. We have continued to consult with him on an as needed basis and continue to have confidence in his work. I would not hesitate to strongly recommend Jack as a consultant to non-profit organizations in the areas of fund raising and planned giving. His recommendations continue to be implemented at EHCA.
Paul Carpenedo, Executive Director
Erie Homes for Children and Adults
I have known Jack for more than 15 years, initially through the lobbying period of planned giving legislation. Jack is a consummate professional. He is dependable and his [development] experience uniquely qualifies him for serving clients.
Joe Geiger, Executive Director
Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations
Jack has a wealth of knowledge in planned giving that he readily shares in an easily-understood manner. I met with him during my first month at United Way of Erie County and was able to implement immediately one of his many nuggets of wisdom.
Judy Lawrence, CFRE, Past V.P., Major Gifts & Planned Giving
United Way of Erie County
I have known Jack Miller to be among the most knowledgeable fundraisers I have ever met. He is an expert in every facet of fund resource development, most especially planned giving. He is also a very effective leader, and his personal standards and ethics are above reproach. Jack has proven quite helpful to me in my business, which is focused entirely on the recruitment of senior development officers. If I were in need of a fund development or planned giving consultant, I would immediately call upon Jack. I highly recommend him.
William L. Roemer, President
Philanthropy Focus, Inc.