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.

Community Foundation of Delaware County

When the Community Foundation of Delaware County sought to launch its first endowment-building campaign and assess its readiness for a full-time president, it engaged Benefactor Group for guidance. We conducted a feasibility study, designed a development campaign to support both…

COSI

COSI, Columbus, Ohio’s dynamic Center of Science and Industry, inspires the scientists, explorers, and innovators of tomorrow. Opened in 1964, COSI attracts nearly one million visitors annually onsite and through outreach programs. In 2012, COSI launched a $10 million campaign…

Council on Foundations

The Council on Foundations is the national association for community, private, and corporate foundations. Since 2001, when Diana Newman was asked by the Council to design a three-day course for new staff and board members of community foundations, she has…

Dan River Basin Association

Since 2002, the Dan River Basin Association (DRBA) has brought people along the Virginia-North Carolina border together to preserve the natural beauty of their watershed. DRBA inspires people of all ages to take ownership of and responsibility for the precious…

Dawes Arboretum

In 2017, the Arboretum engaged Benefactor Group to assess the potential impact of an admission fee through a comprehensive discovery process. This process involved interviews, focus groups, an online survey, benchmarking, and secondary research to understand how an admission fee…

Daybreak

As Dayton’s only 24/7 emergency shelter for youth ages 10 to 19, Daybreak provides essential services such as food, shelter, counseling, clothing, safety, and stability to over 200 young people each year. Benefactor Group was engaged to conduct a feasibility…

Decatur Memorial Hospital

In 2016, Decatur Memorial Hospital celebrated its 100th anniversary, prompting its leadership to consider a capital fundraising campaign with a goal of $10 million. To assess the feasibility of this campaign, the hospital engaged Benefactor Group to conduct a comprehensive…

Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio

Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio, dedicated to serving children and adults with disabilities across 28 counties, received significant recognition through a transformational gift from benefactor MacKenzie Scott in 2021. Inspired by this generous contribution, Easterseals engaged Benefactor Group to facilitate…

Emmanuel Episcopal Church

Benefactor Group conducted an assessment of the fundraising capacity of the Emmanual Episcopal Church.…

Epilepsy Foundation of America

The Epilepsy Foundation of America is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and community connection. In 2023, Benefactor Group partnered with the Foundation to conduct a comprehensive development assessment and create a…