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.

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…

Ohio History Connection

Ohio History Connection (OHC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to sparking the discovery of Ohio’s stories. In 2023, the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks were inscribed as Ohio’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The eight sites are complex masterpieces of landscape architecture,…

Ohio Humanities

Ohio Humanities cultivated vibrant communities by granting funds to create stimulating cultural programming and events that touched the lives of all Ohioans. The organization engaged Benefactor Group to identify its next executive director—a persuasive communicator who understood the power of…

Ohio Living

Imagine Ohio Living is a strategic initiative aimed at collecting, sharing, evaluating, and funding internal ideas and partnerships —in other words, innovating. Donna Spengler, Vice President of External Fundraising, describes Imagine Ohio Living as "not just about sharing new ideas,…

Ohio State Bar Foundation

The Ohio State Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Ohio State Bar Association, is dedicated to improving public understanding of the law and building a better justice system. When the Foundation decided to focus on increasing the funds available…

Ohio University

Ohio University is an institution with a rich history, a strong base of successful alumni throughout the nation, and a solid reputation for academic achievement, consistently ranking among the nation’s top 100 public universities. In 2019, OU experienced significant growth…