Providence General Foundation
Everett, WA
“One of the best decisions ever made by our Foundation was to select The Greenwood Company to conduct a Campaign Planning/Feasibility Study, facilitate a board retreat and provide on-site capital campaign counsel.
“Following a 1994 merger of our two hospitals, confusion and ill feelings still existed in our community. Implementation of the Community Education Plan recommended by our campaign study resulted in an understanding of the reasons for the merger, heightened awareness of the major economic challenges facing hospitals, managed care, the value of not-for-profit hospitals and the importance of philanthropy. The study also identified a realistic campaign goal for our $56 million capital project. Their in-depth interview process and detailed report prepared us well for our capital campaign.
“The Greenwood Company also facilitated our board retreat which was the best we have ever experienced. Their ability to educate, motivate and gain consensus is phenomenal! At the conclusion of the retreat we knew exactly ‘where we were going’. Directors were enthusiastic, confident to go forward with a capital campaign and excited to set the example by their own personal commitment.
“The implementation of our campaign was a very smooth process. Our Campaign Supervisor was one of the finest professionals in the field and a sheer joy to work with. It is truly a privilege to be their client.”
“Following a 1994 merger of our two hospitals, confusion and ill feelings still existed in our community. Implementation of the Community Education Plan recommended by our campaign study resulted in an understanding of the reasons for the merger, heightened awareness of the major economic challenges facing hospitals, managed care, the value of not-
“The Greenwood Company also facilitated our board retreat which was the best we have ever experienced. Their ability to educate, motivate and gain consensus is phenomenal! At the conclusion of the retreat we knew exactly ‘where we were going’. Directors were enthusiastic, confident to go forward with a capital campaign and excited to set the example by their own personal commitment.
“The implementation of our campaign was a very smooth process. Our Campaign Supervisor was one of the finest professionals in the field and a sheer joy to work with. It is truly a privilege to be their client.”
Dottie R. Piasecki
Executive Director
Feasibility Study / Board Retreat / Campaign Management
THE GREENWOOD COMPANY
Professional Fundraising Management
388 Market Street, Suite 800 • San Francisco, CA 94111
415.837.5858 (p)
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