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.

American Folklore Society

Since 1888, the American Folklore Society (AFS) has united humanities scholars, museum anthropologists, and engaged citizens in the study and preservation of folklore worldwide. To ensure long-term financial sustainability, AFS partnered with Benefactor Group to establish a permanent endowment supporting…

Animals for Life Foundation

The Animals for Life Foundation is committed to creating a positive impact for animals in Ohio. In December 2010, the foundation engaged Benefactor Group to help guide its 15 board members and staff through a strategic planning process.…

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

In January 2024, Lurie Children’s Hospital partnered with Benefactor Group to select a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. The process began with a thorough requirements analysis, which included a materials review and facilitated cross-departmental meetings to effectively prioritize organizational…

Arizona Endowment Building Initiative

The Arizona Endowment Building Initiative is a collaborative program aimed at empowering nonprofit organizations across Arizona to establish and grow endowments. This intensive 18-month proprietary course is based on Diana Newman’s book, Nonprofit Essentials: Endowment Building, and has been designed…

ArtsWave

In 2022, Benefactor Group conducted a comprehensive campaign feasibility study for ArtsWave, which culminated in a strategic plan to raise $35 million. Through careful analysis and recommendations, Benefactor Group helped ArtsWave refine its fundraising goals. The study's findings indicated that…

Aspen Music Festival and School

For over 50 years, the Aspen Music Festival and School in Colorado has played a pivotal role in shaping the talents of gifted musicians from secondary schools, conservatories, and colleges worldwide, while providing an internationally renowned venue for their performances.…

Balboa Park Conservancy

In 2019, the Balboa Park Conservancy engaged Benefactor Group to conduct a campaign feasibility study aimed at assessing the viability of a $10 million capital campaign.…

Beaches Area Historical Society

For over 25 years, a dedicated group of volunteers, the Beaches Area Historical Society, has maintained a modest archive to preserve the unique history of northeast Florida's beach communities. To celebrate this rich history and broaden public access to the…

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass

The Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass engaged Benefactor Group to create a new five-year strategic plan aimed at aligning the museum's goals with industry best practices.…

Bexley Community Foundation

Partnering with the Bexley Community Foundation, Benefactor Group conducted a strategic assessment to establish a clear mission and vision, develop an effective governance structure, and engage community members in the foundation’s formation.…