Case study : Strategic Advancement in Independent School Fundraising

Challenge

Context: Elizabeth served as Ongoing Campaign Counsel at an independent school.

Objective: Assess campaign readiness, conduct a Campaign Feasibility Study for an ambitious campaign vision that was more than triple the amount of the previous campaign, and provide ongoing support.

Solution

Leadership Support: Provided guidance to a lean and dynamic leadership team and the Campaign Steering Committee.

Strategic Contributions: Advised on major gifts strategies, leadership development, and overarching campaign strategy.

Results

Achievements: Successfully navigated the two-year silent phase, securing the school's two largest gifts ever and meeting its internal "working goal."

Launch: Initiated the campaign's public phase with an increased goal, building on the momentum from the silent phase.