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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Benefactor Group began working with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in January 2016 as the organization prepared for a comprehensive campaign to fund the objectives of its recent strategic plan. Our team conducted an initial round of interviews with the Museum’s leaders, analyzed their donor database, and performed an extensive review of organizational
November 8, 2017

United Way of Greater Cincinnati

The United Way of Greater Cincinnati engaged Benefactor Group in 2009 to conduct a feasibility study and provide campaign counsel for renovations to its landmark facility. Our team assessed the community's support and willingness to invest in the project, laying the groundwork for a successful campaign. By 2011, the community was invited to an open
November 8, 2017

United Schools Network

Benefactor Group has collaborated with United Schools Network (formerly Columbus Collegiate Academy) on two separate occasions. In 2010, we assisted Columbus Collegiate Academy, a public charter middle school, by conducting an assessment of its development program and board governance. Following this comprehensive evaluation, a three-year resource development plan was established, and we facilitated a retreat
November 8, 2017

St. Francis DeSales High School

In 2017, St. Francis DeSales High School collaborated with Benefactor Group to evaluate the philanthropic appeal and potential leadership gifts for a proposed $17.5 million campaign aimed at supporting academic refinements, property enhancements, athletic upgrades, and endowment.
November 8, 2017

Springfield Museum of Art

The Springfield Museum of Art in Ohio has its origins in a grassroots effort by a small cohort of citizens who aimed to create a visual arts center in their community. What began as a series of exhibitions in borrowed spaces blossomed into an established bricks-and-mortar museum in 1967, with capital expansions in 1973 and
November 8, 2017

Otterbein University

In the midst of an ambitious campaign, Otterbein University faced the challenge of transitioning after the departure of its Vice President of Development. To navigate this pivotal moment, the University turned to Benefactor Group for support. We placed an experienced higher education professional in the position and collaborated with University leadership for six months to
November 8, 2017

Ohio Northern University

In 2016, Ohio Northern University (ONU) engaged Benefactor Group to conduct a search for three key positions in the college’s advancement office: Director of Estate & Gift Planning, Director of Development for Arts & Sciences, and Director of Development for the College of Engineering. Benefactor Group worked with ONU to develop compelling job profiles and
November 8, 2017
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