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Testimonial from Dr. Scott Phillipps – Headmaster, Houston Academy, Dothan, AL

January 19, 2021

Northeastern State University – in Tahlequah, OK – Raises Over $27 Million in Successful Capital Campaign

September 30, 2020

Houston Academy Capital Campaign Projects Under Construction!

August 13, 2020

Congratulations to Valdosta State University

Have An Objective And Be Observant

Don’t Make Assumptions

Celebrations- Week of July 6, 2020

An Interview with Stacy Danley, Director of Athletics – SC State University

A Dog Story About Fund Raising

Sr. Leadership Round Table – Current Issues in Fund Raising (Higher Education)

Heads of School Round Table Discussion

Life Lessons and Memories with Coach Pat Dye

How to Get Around the Gatekeeper

A Short Interview with Rob Wellbaum – Auburn Athletics

Fund Raising During the Coronavirus Threat

Dr. Ed Smith on why Faith Christian School chose the J.F. Smith Group.

January 16, 2020

First Baptist Church School Exceeds Capital Campaign Goal of $2,550,000!

November 27, 2019

Decatur Heritage Christian Academy – Scott Mayo, Headmaster

November 18, 2019

Whitesburg Christian Academy Testimonial & Campaign Update

November 13, 2019

7 Important Points about Cultivation

November 12, 2019

Madison-Ridgeland Academy Campaign Update and Testimonial

October 29, 2019

8-Step Process to Secure Appointments

October 28, 2019

Don’t Rely on Direct Mail for Fund-Raising Needs

October 28, 2019

North Cobb Christian Campaign Update

October 28, 2019

5 Basic Principles of Fund-Raising

October 28, 2019

Saint James Finishes Construction on “The Commons”

October 14, 2019

Cypress Christian School Opens New Campus Life Center & Gym

November 16, 2018

Always Bring A Proposal On A Solicitation

November 2, 2018

Whitesburg Christian Academy Nears Completion of Second Capital Campaign

October 30, 2018

Rockhurst High School’s new Student Life & Alumni Center

October 26, 2018

The King’s Academy – Multipurpose Facility

October 25, 2018

The Art of Reading Body Language

October 23, 2018

The ABC’s of Saying Thank You

October 17, 2018

How to Follow-Up After a Solicitation

September 13, 2018

The 9 Best Questions for Focus Groups

September 10, 2018

The 7 Steps to Cultivate Donors for Life

September 6, 2018

Nail the Post-Interview Thank You Letter

September 5, 2018

4 Qualities You Want In A Development Officer

August 25, 2018

Success in fundraising

SuCCCess In Fundraising Is Spelled With 3 C’s

August 23, 2018

The Importance of a Feasibility Study

August 17, 2018

Overcoming The FEAR FACTOR During A Solicitation

August 16, 2018

The 5 Steps In A Solicitation Visit

August 15, 2018

Feasibility Study Completion Letter

Madison-Ridgeland Academy Elementary School Gets New Playground

Feasibility Study Interviewees – Selecting the Right Ones

Abbeville Christian Academy Surpasses Campaign Goal!

Saint James School Breaks Ground on New Dining Facility

Understanding a Feasibility Study Timeline

Important Feasibility Study Roles and Responsibilities

Top FAQ’s: What Will a Feasibility Study Interviewee Ask Me?

Valdosta State Surpasses Capital Campaign Goal

Thank You’s

NSU in Oklahoma Surpasses Prior Campaigns in Under a Year

Succcess in Major Gift Fundraising is Spelled With 3 C’s – Contact, Cultivate, Close

February 13, 2015

The Importance of Stewardship

January 30, 2015

Lifecycle of a Continuous Donor

January 28, 2015

The Color Yellow

January 9, 2015

ULM Named Tier One Regional University by U.S. News and World Report

September 11, 2014

Four Corners Ministries Brings Clean Water to South Sudan

September 10, 2014

Atlantic Shores Christian Schools Getting Ready For New School Year

August 11, 2014

Record Breaking Philanthropy For Emporia State

Welcome New Client Chattahoochee Humane Society

Top 10 Familiar Faults Found in Fund-Raisers

The Power of 3 G’s

Fundraising in Christian Schools

Why Do We Give?

J. F. Smith Group’s Philosophy on Fund-Raising

Making the Move: How to Get from Cultivation to Solicitation Successfully

The Five I’s of Donor Cultivation

SuCCCess is Spelled with 3 “C’s”

Effective Contact

Thank you very much for the book. Read it cover to cover and loved it. You’ve been a tremendous mentor. As I think about the best coaches I’ve ever had, you’re right in there as you all share the common threads of being great communicators who excellently stress the basics, the fundamentals for success.

Best,

B.J. Antes
Dallas Catholic

Read it cover to cover and loved it.
I wanted to thank you for sending me a copy of “Think Up”. I read it immediately and had several takeaways that will no doubt be helpful in my fundraising efforts.
Best wishes and Merry Christmas!

Bo Kerr
Deputy Director of Athletics for Revenue Generation
Samford University

Thank you!
Thanks for the book! You are giving away all of your secrets! Great stuff.

Chris Terrill

Great stuff.
I am so excited about your book! Thank you so much for sending the UW Foundation Development Staff copies. In fact, the timing of this could not be better. It was my New Year’s resolution to read more, learn more, and grow in this professional area. And now, I have a book from the BEST!!!

Pepper Jo Six (PJ6) ‘97
Director of Development
University of Wyoming Foundation

…excited about your book!
“I read your book over the weekend and was very impressed. It was an easy read and a lot of great information for all business people. Thanks for what you are doing at Cumberland and for sharing the book with me!”

– Wayne Starks

Very Impressed!
“Kudos! Your “Think Up!” book is excellent! For those new to the profession, it is a guide to the sequence of seeking and securing philanthropic support. For veterans, it is a review of best practices. And well and enjoyably written. Congratulations! Bravo! Well done!”

-Roger Schifferli

Kudos!