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Thurber House

James Thurber’s boyhood home is now a thriving literary center that celebrates authors, the art of writing, and the pleasures of reading. Under the guidance of Benefactor Group, a dynamic director, staff, and board stabilized operating funds and increased support for educational and cultural programming. Counsel created a strategic development plan, provided training, and clarified
December 10, 2013

The Ohio State University School of Music

Benefactor Group conducted a campaign feasibility study to evaluate support for new and renovated facilities within The Ohio State University’s School of Music. This study involved interviews with 30 stakeholders from across the United States and tested a fundraising goal of $39.5 million. Following the study, Benefactor Group designed a subsequent fundraising campaign.
December 10, 2013

Plains Art Museum

The Plains Art Museum, located in a superbly renovated turn-of-the-century warehouse at the heart of historic downtown Fargo, received an anonymous challenge gift to create an endowment for contemporary art. However, when their campaign stalled, Benefactor Group was engaged to conduct an intense mid-campaign assessment. This assessment led to the organization of a highly focused
December 10, 2013

Ohio Arts Council

The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences. Since 1989, the Council's International Program has encouraged cultural dialogue among academic and cultural arts institutions and artists throughout the world. For four years, Benefactor Group was part of an Ohio consulting team that worked with three Chilean national arts
December 10, 2013

National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation

Founded in 1973 and located in Akron, Ohio, the National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation is the leading organization to honor the men and women whose inventions have changed lives for nearly two centuries. Benefactor Group wrote a case for support, conducted an endowment assessment, and developed a plan with long-range strategies to increase their
December 10, 2013

Montana Historical Society

Benefactor Group supported Montana Historical Society's efforts to secure significant state funding and planning a fundraising campaign to complete the project’s $37.5 million goal. This initiative aims to enhance society’s capacity to preserve and share Montana’s rich history with future generations.
December 10, 2013

King Arts Complex

The Martin Luther King Jr. Performing and Cultural Arts Complex (King Arts Complex) strives to connect Central Ohio communities by presenting the cultural expressions of African Americans. After fully realizing its last strategic plan—which included launching innovative initiatives and revitalizing its board—King Arts Complex sought to build on its success and develop a new strategic
December 10, 2013
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