eHartsook on Philanthropy
APRIL 2009  

IN THIS ISSUE

Consider This
Client Victories
Kudos
Welcome Aboard!
Success Stories
Hartsook Best
Practices CollectionSM
Book of the Month
Between the Lines
From the Podium
New Clients and Extensions
 
Karin Cox, MFA, Editor



"Frequently we are asked, "Why choose Hartsook Companies over another firm?" There are many reasons, but nothing speaks louder than the record growth HCI continues to experience. Fundraisers, volunteers and board members are talking about bad fundraising times, yet last year HCI experienced one of its best years ever. As one of America's largest and most recognized fundraising consulting firms, we are proud that our reputation for quality and results continues to make us the fastest growing firm in the country."

Bob Hartsook,
Founder and CEO

 

KUDOS

Murray Blackwelder, former Vice Chair of Hartsook Companies, has accepted a position with The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) as Executive Director of the new UMKC Foundation. As Senior Vice President for Advancement at Purdue University (West Lafayette, Ind.), Murray led that School's recently completed $1.7 billion campaign, which surpassed its goal.

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Consider This

photoNow is the Best Time for Fundraising
(original article appeared in Philanthropy Journal March 16, 2009)

With all the economic problems facing our nation, many fundraisers have become reluctant to move forward with their campaigns and efforts.

They couldn't be more wrong.

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Client Victories

OF SPECIAL INTEREST: RECORD FIRST QUARTER
In an economic time like the present, it is tempting to keep quiet about our success. But it's important to let you know that fundraising is alive and well. Along with our clients' many successes outlined here, Hartsook Companies is pleased to report that our first quarter ended on a record note. We have increased new clients by 112 %. We closed 25 major contracts in nearly a dozen states in the first 60 business days of 2009. During this recession, we have experienced the biggest quarter in Hartsook's 22-year history.

Contrary to the media reports of failed or suspended campaigns, Hartsook clients are recording record gifts and successes.


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In this issue: More than $5 million in new or recent gifts, including five of $500,000 or greater.

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Welcome Aboard!


Hartsook Companies has added seven new members to the Hartsook team at Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, Calif.), under the campaign direction of Executive Vice President Duane Dyer, ThM, Executive Vice President for Development at Claremont School of Theology, along with Director of Special Events and Campaign Coordination Lisa Marcia, and Development Director Ken Heisz. 

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Success Stories

Great Kids, Great Future.

IMAGE"Great Kids, Great Futures" is one in a series of success stories from the ASR Philanthropic Publishing Company Reference Collection. This four-page, full-color presentation highlights the successful completion of the $4.5 million campaign of Camp Wood YMCA (Elmdale, Kan.). As the only accredited extended-stay YMCA camp in Kansas, Camp Wood serves the entire state and draws many children from beyond the Kansas border. This story speaks to the importance of developing a plan for the future, the critical role of volunteer leaders, defining and involving your "community" - however large that might be - and the impact of fundraising as an institutional value.

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Hartsook Resources and Best Practices CollectionSM

"Good stories in the media create and build your organization's credibility, as well as interest, excitement and trust." - Jean Meeks, Director of Development, Academy of Music Theater, Inc. (Lynchburg, Va.)

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Book of the Month - Special Price

Fundraising Magic - 33.5 Strategies for Turning Board Members into Money Makers
by Robert Swanson

bookRobert Swanson shares proven strategies you can implement immediately to give Board members the confidence and tools needed to cultivate donors, solicit gifts and strengthen your organization’s position in the community. Says Dr. Dennis Cooley, Kansas Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics, “What Robert shares in this book can transform your organization and volunteers. Our professional medical association is now a true fundraising foundation.” May Special Price: $12 (regular price $19) plus $3 S&H. To order Fundraising Magic at this special price email Tammy Weinman at tammy@hartsookcompanies.com or call her at 316.630.9992.

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Between the Lines

Bob Hartsook's (Wrightsville Beach, N.C.) article, "Now Is The Best Time For Fundraising" was featured in Philanthropy Journal March 17.

Bridgette O'Connor's article, "Seven Secrets of Savvy Fundraisers" was published in Christian School Products in March.

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From the Podium

Hartsook consultants are available to speak to your organization on a variety of topics. Visit the Speakers page of our web site at www.hartsookcompanies.com to read more or email Shelly Chinberg at shelly@hartsookcompanies.com.

Robert Swanson presented "Stewardship Strategies that Create Gifts" at the Big 12 Development Conference March 12 in Oklahoma City, Okla.

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Recent New Clients
and Extensions

In 2008 Hartsook Companies provided over 200 client services in 27 states, the District of Columbia, Europe and Central America.  The following are among our clients and extensions so far in 2009.

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