CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CLIENTS!

The following highlights are representative of some of our clients’ recent accomplishments.

Blessed John XXIII University Center, Fort Collins, CO – Rev. Don Willette, Pastor: Serving Colorado State University, this parish plans to build a new facility that would house classrooms and meeting spaces, as well as renovate the sanctuary, parish offices and rectory. The parish has raised more than $1.15 million in committments toward its goal of $`1.3 million.

Brooklyn Friends School, Brooklyn, NY, an independent Quaker institution, is completing a mid-campaign evaluation to determine interest in further renovations and a possible vertical expansion of the existing facility. The school is preparing to launch the final phase of its capital campaign under the leadership of Michael Nill, Head of School.

Cathedral Preparatory Seminary, Elmhurst Queens, NY will be celebrating its 90th Anniversary in 2004 and is conducting a planning study for a capital campaign that will increase endowment, scholarship funds and allow for capital improvements. The planning study is under the leadership of Father Joseph Calise ’72, Rector/Principal, Louis D’Amico ’82, Business Manager, Jim Dilg, Alumni Director, and Sister Mary Ann Tirelli, Director of Development.

The Diocese of Camden, NJ received the ICSC’s first place award for Excellence in Materials in the category of Total Diocesan Stewardship Effort. The award was presented at the October 2003 ICSC Conference in Chicago. Congratulations to His Excellency, Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, former Bishop of Camden, on his appointment in becoming Bishop of Brooklyn, NY.

Glastonbury Abbey, Hingham, MA, is about to embark on a $1.5 million capital campaign to cover the building costs of the new conference center that was completed in 2001. Robert and Denise DiCenso have graciously agreed to serve as campaign co-chairs and will be working closely with Fr. Nick Morcone, Abbott, Mr. Chris Nagle, Business Manager and Ms. Carol Stanton, Development Director.

Grace Church New York, NY – This national and state historical landmark has just received a $25,000 challenge grant from the NY Landmarks Conservancy’s Robert W. Wilson Sacred Sites Challenge Program. Grace Church recently concluded a successful campaign from parishioner and school families that raised $560,000 toward the overall needs of $2.5 million to restore and renovate masonry, the distinctive spire and bell tower as well as make roof repairs to protect the internal historic fabric of the church. Grace Church was built in 1848.

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC): RA has completed a planning study for the relocation and expansion of its South Clinic and to establish an endowment fund to meet GLFHC’s long-term needs. The GLFHC an innovative multi-site health organization with more than 400 employees who serve 35,000 enrolled patients -- nearly half the total population of the City of Lawrence, MA. Bob Ingala serves as CEO.

Mount Saint John Inc., Deep River, CT - Cathi Coridan, Executive Director. The school has hired Ruotolo Associates to conduct a planning/image study to assist them in determining their potential for increasing their fundraising initiatives through a newly established foundation.

Nazareth Regional High School, Brooklyn, NY – This co-ed Catholic high school is embarking on a $1 million major gift campaign to raise funds for capital needs. They have raised $320,000 in pledges to date. The school is celebrating over 40 years of providing quality Catholic education to the Brooklyn/Queens community and is a Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School.

New Jersey Center for Visual Arts (NJCVA), Summit, NJ: A local philanthropist and family members have issued two $250,000 challenge grants to encourage fundraising support during the quiet phase of a $5 million capital campaign to raise funds for building expansion and renovations, endowment to develop and support educational programs and professional development. Eric Pryor serves as President and Betsy Smith is the Director of Development.

South Church in Andover, MA (United Church of Christ--Congregational) has raised an additional $500,000 in the past 4 weeks to reach their minimum goal of $1.5 million and are well on their way to their aggressive goal of $2 million to build an addition to the parish center and upgrade existing church facilities. The three CO-chairs are Dave Floreen, Jay Trageser and Linda Mesler, along with Major Gifts Chair, Hooks Johnston and Rev. Cal Mutti, Senior Pastor.

Springfield Catholic Schools, Springfield, MO is conducting a $1.6 million endowment campaign. They have raised more than $500,000 in leadership gifts and are beginning their advanced gift phase. Louis Griesemer, Bruce Swisshelm and Randy Saul are co-chairing this effort.

St. Joseph High School in Hammonton, NJ celebrated the opening of its newly renovated building in September. Formerly a public middle school, the building was purchased and renovated through a capital campaign that has now raised 1.2 million toward its $3.26 million goal. Paul Ordille and James Rodio are co-chairing the campaign.

St. Paul’s Memorial Church, Staten Island, NY is an Episcopal Church located in the Greenville Section of Staten Island and is beginning a feasibility study for a capital campaign that will be directed to renovations, repairs and historic preservation for the church and rectory. Father William A.F. Blasingame is the Rector.

St. Peter the Fisherman Parish, Mountain Home, AR, has now raised $1.66 million toward its $2 million capital campaign to build a new parish hall/educational building. The parish has received generous donations from the Knights of Columbus in Mountain Home. Rev. Jim Fanrak, is pastor.