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Bowling Green State University

In 2014, Bowling Green State University (BGSU) engaged Benefactor Group to conduct a search for a newly created position within its foundation: Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations and Annual Giving.
November 8, 2017

Columbus Museum of Art

“Benefactor Group helped us lay the foundation to make our campaign successful. This case for support from Benefactor Group is still supremely helpful today with communicating the value we add to the community and to the world."
February 22, 2017

Ohio Living

Imagine Ohio Living is a strategic initiative aimed at collecting, sharing, evaluating, and funding internal ideas and partnerships —in other words, innovating. Donna Spengler, Vice President of External Fundraising, describes Imagine Ohio Living as "not just about sharing new ideas, but rather moving new ideas forward." Ohio Living hired Benefactor Group to help shape the
November 2, 2016

United Way of Ross County and Summit County

Benefactor Group worked with two Ohio United Way chapters, in two very different counties. While the challenges are great, the strength of working collaboratively to make their communities stronger is apparent. Benefactor Group supported their individual efforts by leading a CEO search in Ross County and facilitating a strategic planning session in Summit County.
December 10, 2015

Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation

The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF), a national nonprofit organization, has engaged Benefactor Group three times over the past decade to facilitate long-term planning—because “Benefactor puts the customer first, and they challenge our board to think strategically,” according to RBFF President and CEO, Frank Peterson.
October 12, 2015

Columbus School for Girls

In 2012, Columbus School for Girls (CSG) engaged Benefactor Group to provide campaign coaching for the second phase of its $20 million Landmark Campaign.
January 12, 2015

Victoria Theatre Association

Diana Newman, Executive Vice President, led the Benefactor Group team in conducting a Feasibility Study for an Endowment Campaign. This study was performed to assess VTA’s capacity to secure $20 million to expand the endowment and ensure the future of Dayton’s well-loved facilities.
December 10, 2013
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