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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

National Museum of Wildlife Art

Benefactor Group's partnership with the National Museum of Wildlife Art began in 2017, with the organization’s first governance assessment since its founding. This effort built upon a recently completed strategic plan and set the stage for greater fundraising success.
November 8, 2017

Muskingum County Community Foundation

The Muskingum County Community Foundation (MCCF) has proudly served the people of Zanesville and the surrounding region since 1985, celebrating numerous successes from promoting educational initiatives to supporting Zanesville’s flourishing arts scene. A recent shift in the foundation’s leadership provided an opportunity for MCCF to reflect on and evaluate its long-term goals. Consequently, MCCF engaged
November 8, 2017

Mount St. Joseph University

Mount St. Joseph University, the top-ranked small school in southwestern Ohio, empowers more than 2,000 students—from diverse backgrounds and corners of the Greater Cincinnati region and beyond—to achieve remarkable successes each year. In 2023, the university began to explore new ways to invest in student success, aiming to educate its students for civic and economic
November 8, 2017

Kennesaw State University

Benefactor Group began its engagement with Kennesaw State University by conducting a comprehensive review of its fundraising infrastructure to ensure it could support the university’s evolving needs. Following this internal assessment, Benefactor Group provided strategic counsel to help position the university for major-gift fundraising.
November 8, 2017

Finance Fund

Founded in 1987, the Finance Fund works to connect resources with low-income communities to enhance the quality of life for Ohioans. In 2013, as the leadership was finalizing a strategic plan, Benefactor Group was engaged to assess the potential for raising charitable contributions.
November 8, 2017
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