Michael A. Deering (IEEE Foundation, Piscatway, NJ)

What is IEEE? IEEE, a large, global technical professional organization, is dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice on a wide variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics.

What is the IEEE Foundation? As the philanthropic arm of IEEE, the IEEE Foundation inspires the generosity of donors so it may enable IEEE programs that enhance technology access, literacy and education, as well as support the IEEE professional community. 

What does it mean to be an IEEE Foundation Signature Program? At the heart of IEEE Foundation's work is its menu of innovative Signature Programs -- each one delivering immediate impact coupled with long-term growth in intellectual capital, human resources capacity, and technological literacy.
Signature programs are significant, have a broad impact, and inspire people to connect with the Foundation and with IEEE. These are IEEE-run public imperatives with which the Foundation partners to proactively raise external philanthropic dollars.

When was IEEE Smart Village founded? IEEE Smart Village originally launched in 2009 as Community Solutions Initiative (CSI), to address the situation of energy poverty and billions of people with no access to the electric grid. The business and technology model was initially demonstrated in Haiti with subsequent initiatives in Nigeria, Cameroon and South Sudan. CSI was rebranded IEEE Smart Village in November 2014.

What is the mission and vision of IEEE Smart Village? IEEE Smart Village is on mission to empower off-grid communities through education and the creation of
sustainable, affordable, locally owned entrepreneurial energy businesses.

Biography:

Michael A. Deering is a member of the IEEE Foundation senior management team.  He has 26 years of experience in demonstrated leadership in the field of non-profit philanthropy.  He just celebrated his 12^th year with IEEE Foundation.

As Senior Development Officer, Michael has management of a $16.4M portfolio of fundraising activities that align with the IEEE Foundation Mission - "Provide philanthropic services in support of the IEEE core purpose to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity" and IEEE Vision - "IEEE will be essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere, and be universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals in improving global conditions";

Michael provides project management expertise for single-purpose initiatives, as well as Institute-wide initiatives. In his senior management-level position, Michael executes 'moves management' strategies leading to cultivation and successful closure of principal and major gifts in support of IEEE mission-appropriate initiatives.  He has specialized expertise in support of IEEE Foundation ‘signature initiatives, in conducting project feasibility studies and capital campaigns.  He has established over 70 dedicated Funds in support of IEEE Organizational Units and their respective members.

Currently, Michael oversees a US$10M philanthropic development effort for IEEE Smart Village, in support of empowering off-grid communities through education and the creation of sustainable, affordable, locally owned entrepreneurial energy businesses.

http://ieee-smart-village.org/

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He oversees a US$5M philanthropic development efforts in support Engineering Projects In Community Service "EPICS"​ in IEEE, http://www.ieee.org/education_careers/education/preuniversity/epics_high.html

Address:IEEE Foundation, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States, 08854

Michael A. Deering (IEEE Foundation, Piscatway, NJ)

Biography:

Address:Piscataway, New Jersey, United States