Development Consultants Inc.
Our results speak for themselves.
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Founded in 1986, Development Consultants, Inc. has completed hundreds of campaigns raising billions of dollars. One hundred percent of our work is derived by referral.
When it comes to Jewish Philanthropy we are and continue to be historical, active and prolific thought leaders engaging generations of donors in the Jewish Communal enterprise. We developed the rationale for donor acknowledgement programs. Commemorative Opportunies such as Donor Dedicated Buildings, Campuses, Endowed Chairs and Programs, name dedications, on site plaques and central recognition are imagined and fashioned by DCI. We developed the definition for "reasonable measure of perpetuity", and have been advisors to many sensitive and puzzling complications that are unique to each engagement.
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DCI helped us create the leadership infrastructure, the presentation materials, and commemorative opportunities, aided us in leadership recruitment and direct solicitation.
Today “Building Our Future” has raised over $30 million. We secured a gift of $20 million -- the largest individual commitment ever conferred to a Jewish communal institution in our community.
The coattails of the campaign are so long – late last month a donor paid an additional $500,000 over their original commitment. The bar of philanthropy has been raised for all communal agencies and institutions. On behalf of Jewish Family Service, we covet, admire and respect the professionalism provided in guiding JFS and producing legendary good will and unmatchable results.
Michael Hopkins
Chief Executive Officer; Jewish Family Service
"It is with joy and appreciation that I write this testimonial letter. A number of years ago, early in my tenure as rabbi of the congregation, Development Consultants, Inc. (DCI) helped Temple Ahavat Shalom (TAS) exceed our fundraising goal which enabled the construction of our sanctuary and religious school wing.
This year we, again engaged DCI to assist us in a capital campaign. The purpose of this campaign was to raise funds for needed repairs and renovations to our building, retire our mortgage, and develop an endowment for the future.
Temple Ahavat Shalom's membership is unique in that the number of members who are able to support a fundraising endeavor in a significant way is very limited. Therefore, our lay- leadership and I were uncertain about our ability to achieve a significant financial goal. While we knew we needed to raise $1,000,000, due diligence required us to interview several consulting firms. As you know, we again engaged your firm believing that you would provide outstanding guidance and leadership for us.
You and your firm, Milt, far exceeded our expectations. From the outset, DCI was able to identify the composition of our membership and cultivate a feeling of purpose and excitement for the campaign. From the "Planning Study" we learned members would generously support the campaign and many members would also support a Program Enrichment and Endowment Fund. The study urged TAS to expand the scope of the campaign, adding the Enrichment/Endowment component. This empowered our leadership and the entire membership to become passionate, active and financially committed.
From Identifying and recruiting the leadership team and in the process, securing financial commitments to document preparation and solicitation training, DCI nurtured the best in me, our lay-leadership, our financial supporters and the entire membership. DCI led us every step of the way to a warm and embracing campaign that helped enhance the wonderful sense of community that has existed in our congregation during the past 25 years.
Today, we stand at nearly $3,000,000 raised. TAS will forever be grateful for the positive feelings and the long coattails created by the campaign and the manner in which DCI guided and led us. Indeed, through this campaign, Temple Ahavat Shalom has created a "culture of giving" which will endure well into the future.
On behalf of the entire membership of Temple Ahavat Shalom, and especially on behalf of those of us who enjoyed the privilege of working with you, I want to say YASHER KOACH and thank you."
Rabbi Gary Klein
It gives me great pleasure to provide this letter of recommendation for Development Consultants, Inc. (DCI) Under your direction and guidance, we successfully raised $16.5 million to make our agency’s dream a reality. Thanks to our combined efforts we were able to expand and renovate the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS (JCC) and create a vibrant hub of Jewish life t0 better serve the community.
We truly had a dream team. DCI’s expertise combined with the vision, leadership, passion and dedication of or Campaign Chairs and the JCC’s President provided the perfect mix.
Our successful campaign was a direct result of your thorough planning, experience, attention to detail and effective fundraising skills. The study, realistic timelines and campaign strategy were customized, tailored and fine-tuned to our needs. You taught us the necessary steps to achieve our campaign goal and provided us with all the tools to effectively reach that point. Our lay leadership believed in your plan, fully embraced it, and working closely together, we achieved results beyond our expectations.
As you know, we have gladly referred DCI to man agencies resulting in millions of dollars being successfully raised in our community. We firmly believe that DCI have truly changed the fundraising environment. Without any I highly recommend you and all your experienced staff to others who are looking for the best fundraising counsel.
I greatly value our continued relationship and am always available to discuss in detail our successful experience with DCI.
Sincerely,
Michael Cohen
Executive Director,
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
