Our Clients
A Boston-based health care organization asked The Prospero Group to conduct a feasibility study to learn whether $10 million was a reasonable capital campaign goal. The organization learned that, in spite of its worthy and compelling mission, it was not well-known in the community. In addition, there was little evidence of volunteer leadership or major gifts among the participants in the study. After delivering the sobering news to the board and professional leaders, The Prospero Group developed a strategic follow up plan to increase visibility in the marketplace, forge alliances with key community movers and shakers, and recruit a high-profile board. This organization became unstoppable in its grassroots efforts to change the culture and create an environment worthy of philanthropy.
The end result: Over $40 million raised in a three year period
A religious organization hired The Prospero Group after the organization had raised $12 million towards a $30 million goal and then stalled. The volunteer leadership was tired, the board was not invested in leading or "owning" the campaign initiative, and individual gifts were closing at less than estimated levels. Campaign fatigue was rampant. The campaign was floundering, but it would have been untenable to stop the effort while corrective measures were taken. Instead, The Prospero Group team developed new prospect ratings based on qualified research. The board reassessed the campaign goal, now based on capability and affinity as opposed to project need. The board then approved a new goal of $20 million while making alternative funding plans to complete the capital project. The executive director became the key solicitor until new volunteer leadership was identified. The Prospero Group team led board retreats to train and educate the board members about their philanthropic mandate. Solicitation "rehearsals," held with the solicitors prior to each solicitation meeting, boosted confidence.
The end result: Now at $17 million with new prospects identified
We are proud to have provided counsel to organizations in the following sectors:
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"The Prospero Group is, in my experience, a consulting firm without peer. They are a team of accomplished professionals who provide guidance in all aspects of development. They are infinitely responsive and vested not only in a positive outcome, but also a positive experience for all concerned." Janet Egelhofer |
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Arts / Culture
Blithewold Capital Campaign Counsel Museum of the City of New York Capital Campaign Counsel Redwood Library Board Assessment Tall Ships Rhode Island 2007 Development Counsel Springfield Symphony Orchestra Development Assessment & Stanford White Casino Theatre Capital Campaign Counsel
Environment
Aquidneck Land Trust Development Assessment & Infrastructure Collaborative Development of Networked System Norman Bird Sanctuary Capital Campaign Counsel
Religion / Social Services
Camp Ramah in New England Development Assessment & Community Counseling of General Development Program Counsel Federal Hill House Association Development Assessment & Foundation for Jewish Camp General Development Program Counsel Jewish Community Housing Pre-Campaign Assessment Mayyim Hayyim Development Counsel North Shore Teen Initiative Major Gift Program Development St. Anthony Shrine General Development Program Counsel St. Francis Chapel & City Ministry Capital Campaign Counsel Synagogue 3000 General Development Program Counsel Temple Israel Capital Campaign Counsel United Way of Rhode Island Development Assessment |
Education
Charles E. Smith Jewish Endowment Campaign Counsel Cohen Hillel Academy Professional Development Counsel Kehillah Schechter Academy Development Assessment & The Kingsley Montessori School Development Assessment & Leo Baeck Day School Capital Campaign Counsel for Linden Hill School Development Assessment & New England Institute of Technology Organizational Assessment The Rashi School Capital Campaign Counsel
Health Care / Research
Baystate Health System Capital Campaign Counsel Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Development Assessment & Nantucket Cottage Hospital Development Assessment & New England Sinai Hospital General Development Program Counsel New Milford Hospital Capital Campaign Counsel Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Development Program Assessment Visiting Nurse Association National Development Program Women and Infants Hospital Capital Campaign Counsel |
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