Client Success Stories

We serve those who serve the common good.

See how our clients turn big ideas into lasting impact with Benefactor Group by their side. Whether we’re helping your nonprofit launch a transformational campaign, strengthen your organizational capacity, or find your next CEO, Benefactor Group provides expert support to fuel your cause with powerful fundraising, skilled people, and effective systems. We are proud to have partnered with the following clients to help make their visions a reality.

Newport Aquarium

The Newport Aquarium retained Benefactor Group to help develop a robust supporting organization, the WAVE Foundation. Counsel evaluated every aspect of the aquarium's fundraising operations, education programs, and conservation efforts to identify opportunities to match the WAVE Foundation’s mission with…

NIRSA Foundation

With a network of more than 900 colleges and universities across the country, the NIRSA Foundation supports the collegiate recreation community through scholarships, research assistance, and professional development. In 2014, the NIRSA Foundation approached Benefactor Group for support in exploring…

North Coast Community Homes

North Coast Community Homes (NCCH) is dedicated to developing and maintaining safe, high-quality homes in Northeast Ohio for individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and other disabilities. To enhance its development efforts, NCCH engaged Benefactor Group to assist in the…

O’Bleness Health System

Benefactor Group partnered with O’Bleness Health System in Athens, Ohio, to conduct a comprehensive development assessment and plan in 2012. This assessment aimed to provide a detailed understanding of the hospital's existing fundraising activities, identify areas for improvement, and explore…

Ohio Arts Council

The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences. Since 1989, the Council's International Program has encouraged cultural dialogue among academic and cultural arts institutions and artists throughout the world. For four years, Benefactor…

Ohio Association of County Boards

In November 2023, OACB engaged Benefactor Group to facilitate the development of a comprehensive three-year strategic plan aimed at guiding both the Association and the county board system into the future.…

Ohio Association of Independent Schools

The Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS) sought the expertise of Benefactor Group to facilitate an executive transition and assist in the search for a new leader following the announcement of retirement by its long-time executive director. Recognizing the significance…

Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing

The Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) is a national leader dedicated to providing affordable housing, addressing one of society’s most pressing issues. As the organization faced the critical task of replacing a long-term executive, Benefactor Group was honored to…

Ohio CPA Foundation

The Ohio Society of CPAs, with 23,000 members statewide, celebrated its 100th anniversary by launching a $1.25 million Centennial Fundraising Campaign. Benefactor Group conducted a feasibility study and recommended that the organization enhance its capacity to raise capital dollars by…

Ohio FFA Foundation

The Ohio FFA Foundation retained Benefactor Group to assess its fundraising potential and develop a fundraising plan. Benefactor Group’s assessment included a review of the foundation’s fundraising strategies and infrastructure and an analysis of its funding. The project also included…