ML CONSULTING
MIKE LYNCH - FOUNDER AND CEO
securing the future through philanthropy
strategic planning
program development
leadership training
talent acquisition
capital project advisement
Mike is one of the nation's foremost experts in fundraising, capital campaigns and project planning and a leader in revenue generation for collegiate and high school athletic programs. He has held significant leadership positions in both development and athletics across a twenty five year career in higher education.
A former collegiate All-American and professional baseball player, Mike credits his success to the opportunity he was afforded to attend college on a scholarship. He has spent the majority of his professional life securing funding to insure that deserving young men and women have similar life-changing opportunities.
Mike looks forward to helping you achieve your goals to provide transformational experiences for the leaders of tomorrow.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT MIKE
Jon Gordon, bestselling author of The Energy Bus
"Mike Lynch is a passionate guy, a great communicator
who cares deeply for the community of student-athletes
that he serves"
Carolyn Femovich, Former Executive Director, Patriot League
"Well respected and forward thinking. Mike really knows how to build strong relationships."
Bob Scalise, Former Nichols Family Director of Athletics, Harvard University
"A creative, thoughtful and skilled leader.....that's how I would describe Mike"
New Balance Field
Blake James, Athletic Director, Boston College
"Dynamic, passionate, thoughtful....that's Mike."
Mike Eruzione, Captain, 1980 US Olympic Hockey Team
"Mike played a huge role in the transformation of the BU campus. Agganis Arena is one of the best of its kind anywhere and Mike is a key reason it was built."
Watsco Center
Track and Tennis Center
Agganis Arena
Dave Wegrzyn, VP for University Advancement, Bryant University
"I was continually impressed at the depth of
Mike's contacts and the quality of people he
put in front of our team...."
CAREER MILESTONES
While at Boston University, Mike led the fundraising effort for over $300m in new facility construction including the John Hancock Student Village, Agganis Arena, New Balance Field and the Track and Tennis Center.
As Assistant AD for Development with the Miami Hurricanes, Mike made significant contributions to the growth of the Hurricane Club support group, and raised leadership funding for a new strength and conditioning center and the state of the art on-campus arena.
Mike's career in fundraising began at Union College, where he participated in the $150m BiCentennial Campaign that renovated the Nott Memorial, a historic landmark that anchors Union's campus.
A standout baseball pitcher at Rollins College, Mike realized a childhood dream and was drafted by and played for the Milwaukee Brewers and Boston Red Sox. Mike credits this opportunity to the athletic scholarship he received.