Working with the members of your development staff, along with your Board of Directors/Trustees and your administration, our firm gathers key data that we will use to help guide your institution in its development efforts. We recognize that each agency and situation is unique, having its own values, opportunities and set of challenges, and making its own impact in the community.
 

In order to accept gifts, your organization must be prepared to address the issues of value, liability, charitable intent, source (compatibility or controversial), appraisals, legal counsel, cost responsibilities, IRS & State regulations, gifts-in-kind, encumbered property, gift credit, matching gifts, consistent with Mission, and Case & Budget.

These and many other issues must be considered fully in the development of your organization's Gift Acceptance Policy. We have drawn up a listing of these issues to help you plan in our Gift Policies Discussion Document. Contact us to get started today.

Satsified Clients

4Ivy Tech Community College, Fort Wayne, IN – Feasibility Study, Capital Campaign (2007 & 2010)

4North Manchester Parks and Recreation, North   Manchester, IN - Feasibility Study & Capital Campaign

4Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America, Wichita, KS – Feasibility

Studies (2007 & 2010)– Rolla, MO and Olathe, KS

4Rainbow Acres, Camp Verde, AZ – Development Audit, Annual Fundraising Plan & Advisor as Needed

4First Baptist Church, MaComb, IL - Feasibility Study & Capital Campaign

4The ASH Centre, Fort Wayne, IN - Feasibility Study & Preliminary Campaign Guidance

4First Baptist Church of Greater Des Moines, IA - Feasibility Study

4New Haven/Allen Township Parks and Recreation, New Haven, IN - Feasibilty Study

4Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN - Grant Writing Training

4Faith Baptist Church at Mill Creek, Batavia, IL -Capital Campaign

4Allen County Historical Society, Lima, OH – Feasibility Study & Capital Campaign

4Calumet College of St. Joseph, Whiting, IN – Capital Campaign (American City Bureau Client – ACB)

4First Baptist Church, Massillon, OH – Feasibility Study, Capital Campaign

4Interfaith Hospitality Network, Fort Wayne, IN – Development Audit, Capital Campaign

4Sisters of Saint Benedict Monastery, St. Joseph, MN – Capital    Campaign - Building Fundraising Program/Monthly Giving  Program

4Allen County Historical Society, Fort Wayne, IN – Advisor as Needed

4American Baptist Churches of Oregon, Portland, OR – Capital Campaign

4American Baptist Historical Society, Valley Forge, PA – Capital Campaign

4Bacone College, Muskogee, OK – Capital Campaign and Fundraising Transition

4Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg, IL – Assisting with Capital Campaign as Advisor

4Christ Community Church, Beatrice, NE – Assisting with Capital Campaign as Advisor

4Easter Seals Arc, Fort Wayne, IN (ACB) – Development Audit

4Family Services, Sioux Falls, SD – Board and General Fundraising

4Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Fort Wayne, IN – Development Study (Edwin Shafer and Associates Client)

4International House of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA – Major Gifts Program

4Jesuit High School, Sacramento, CA – Capital Campaign and  Major Gifts

4Nevada Area Boy Scout Council, Reno, NV (ACB) – Development Audit

4Slovak-American International Cultural Foundation, Chicago, IL – Building a fundraising program 

4United Hispanic Americans, Fort Wayne, IN – Capital Campaign

4Wells County Boys and Girls Club, Bluffton, IN (ACB) – Development Study

 *Bolded indicate current clients

Related Links

AFP (Association of Fundraising Professionals)

AHP (Association for Healthcare Philanthropy)

CASE (Council for the Advancement & Support of Education)

NCPG (National Committee on Planned Giving)

CRD (Council for Resource Development)

ESC (Ecumenical Stewardship Center)

CLA (Christian Leadership Alliance)
 

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