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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

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, jointly managed by OHC and the National Park Service. Following the designation, OHC engaged Benefactor
November 8, 2017

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 new fundraising opportunities, particularly those appealing to health- and wellness-based organizations.
November 8, 2017
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