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Arkansas Children's Hospital
Nearing its first 100 years of service, Arkansas Children's Hospital is the only pediatric hospital in Arkansas and, with 280 beds and an 80-bed neonatal intensive care unit, is one of the largest children's hospitals in the nation. The hospital boasts an internationally renowned reputation for intensive treatments, unique procedures and forward-thinking research--all dedicated to fulfilling its mission of enhancing, sustaining and restoring the health and development of children to change their lives for the better.
The staff consists of more than 500 physicians and a 3,700 member support staff in 1.75 million square feet of facilities spanning 26 city blocks and 61 acres. Last year, emergency room, outpatient, inpatient and specialty clinics received more than 268,000 visits from children from Arkansas and throughout the world.
Bentz Whaley Flessner, Arkansas Children's Hospital and the ACH Foundation have worked together on several occasions throughout the years. In early 2007, the firm was retained to assist with preparing the hospital and the foundation for its upcoming nine-figure centennial campaign which will address initiatives to improve access and delivery of pediatric healthcare across the state.
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Nearing its first 100 years of service, Arkansas Children's Hospital is the only pediatric hospital in Arkansas and, with 280 beds and an 80-bed neonatal intensive care unit, is one of the largest children's hospitals in the nation. The hospital boasts an internationally renowned reputation for intensive treatments, unique procedures and forward-thinking research--all dedicated to fulfilling its mission of enhancing, sustaining and restoring the health and development of children to change their lives for the better.
The staff consists of more than 500 physicians and a 3,700 member support staff in 1.75 million square feet of facilities spanning 26 city blocks and 61 acres. Last year, emergency room, outpatient, inpatient and specialty clinics received more than 268,000 visits from children from Arkansas and throughout the world.
Bentz Whaley Flessner, Arkansas Children's Hospital and the ACH Foundation have worked together on several occasions throughout the years. In early 2007, the firm was retained to assist with preparing the hospital and the foundation for its upcoming nine-figure centennial campaign which will address initiatives to improve access and delivery of pediatric healthcare across the state.
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Cedars-Sinai
Since its founding in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has focused on providing the highest quality healthcare available. One of the nation's leading independent academic medical centers, Cedars-Sinai is comprised of
Since 2005, Bentz Whaley Flessner has been working with the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Community Relations Department to help them prepare for and launch one of the largest fundraising campaigns in the medical center's history--a $350 million effort encompassing seven strategic centers of research and clinical excellence. Discovering for Life, the campaign for Cedars-Sinai, was publicly announced in October 2007 and is on pace to reach its financial goals on or ahead of schedule. VIEW WEB SITE
Since its founding in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has focused on providing the highest quality healthcare available. One of the nation's leading independent academic medical centers, Cedars-Sinai is comprised of
- More than 2,000 physicians in almost every clinical specialty
- 9,000 employees
- 2,000 volunteers
- 15,000 fundraising support group members
Since 2005, Bentz Whaley Flessner has been working with the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Community Relations Department to help them prepare for and launch one of the largest fundraising campaigns in the medical center's history--a $350 million effort encompassing seven strategic centers of research and clinical excellence. Discovering for Life, the campaign for Cedars-Sinai, was publicly announced in October 2007 and is on pace to reach its financial goals on or ahead of schedule.
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Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City is a comprehensive pediatric medical center which is the only free-standing children's hospital between St. Louis and Denver. From its beginning as a single bed in 1897, Children's Mercy has grown into the pediatric specialty provider of choice for families throughout the region.
Today, the Children's Mercy health care system includes a state-of-the-art, 241-bed hospital, outpatient clinics in the metropolitan area, and outreach clinics in outlying communities. Children and families from six states are regularly served as well as patients living from coast to coast and internationally.
Children's Mercy boasts a medical staff of nearly 600 pediatric specialists and a comprehensive range of services representing more than 40 pediatric specialties. In 2003, it became the first hospital in Missouri or Kansas to receive magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for superior nursing quality.
In 2007, Children's announced a comprehensive, 15-year expansion plan to add inpatient beds, outpatient clinic space, and research labs to position the hospital to remain the preeminent pediatric health care system in the region. The financial investment to fully complete this plan approaches $800 million.
Since early 2006, Bentz Whaley Flessner has worked with Children's Mercy and its Resource Development department to strengthen its fundraising programs and prepare for a nine-figure campaign to help finance the expansion plan.
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Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City is a comprehensive pediatric medical center which is the only free-standing children's hospital between St. Louis and Denver. From its beginning as a single bed in 1897, Children's Mercy has grown into the pediatric specialty provider of choice for families throughout the region.
Today, the Children's Mercy health care system includes a state-of-the-art, 241-bed hospital, outpatient clinics in the metropolitan area, and outreach clinics in outlying communities. Children and families from six states are regularly served as well as patients living from coast to coast and internationally.
Children's Mercy boasts a medical staff of nearly 600 pediatric specialists and a comprehensive range of services representing more than 40 pediatric specialties. In 2003, it became the first hospital in Missouri or Kansas to receive magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for superior nursing quality.
In 2007, Children's announced a comprehensive, 15-year expansion plan to add inpatient beds, outpatient clinic space, and research labs to position the hospital to remain the preeminent pediatric health care system in the region. The financial investment to fully complete this plan approaches $800 million.
Since early 2006, Bentz Whaley Flessner has worked with Children's Mercy and its Resource Development department to strengthen its fundraising programs and prepare for a nine-figure campaign to help finance the expansion plan.
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Ducks Unlimited
In May 2006, Ducks Unlimited and its foundation, Wetlands America Trust, announced the largest campaign by any conservation organization: $1.7 billion. The Wetlands for Tomorrow campaign will conserve, restore, and manage millions of acres of North America's wetlands for future generations. VIEW WEB SITE
In May 2006, Ducks Unlimited and its foundation, Wetlands America Trust, announced the largest campaign by any conservation organization: $1.7 billion. The Wetlands for Tomorrow campaign will conserve, restore, and manage millions of acres of North America's wetlands for future generations.Donors have given more than $1.5 million through July 2009.
Founded in 1937, Ducks Unlimited is the world leader in wetlands conservation. Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 12 million acres of endangered habitat. In addition to benefitting waterfowl, wetlands improve the overall health of our environment by recharging and purifying groundwater, moderating floods, reducing soil erosion, and providing recreation.
Bentz Whaley Flessner has worked with Ducks Unlimited since 2003. After conducting a campaign feasibility study, Bentz Whaley Flessner is providing campaign counsel.
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Macalester College
In challenging times creative leadership counts. Macalester College Campaign Chair Jerry Crawford found a creative way to add to his campaign gift and stimulate national publicity for his alma mater. Mr. Crawford offered to donate his share of the purse if Paddy O'Prado qualified for the Kentucky Derby. Not only did Paddy O'Prado qualify, she took third place in the Derby and Crawford donated his $50,000 share of the of the purse from both the qualifying race and the Derby to the Macalesters Step Forward campaign. In reality, Macalester received much more; it received national publicity that reminded alumni and friends of the school's value and spirit.
That is not all that's working well at Macalester. With 18 months remaining, College donors have committed $127 million toward the campaign goal of $150 million and the annual fund will mark its best year ever, $3.4 million. Congratulations to Macalester College and its creative leaders.
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In challenging times creative leadership counts. Macalester College Campaign Chair Jerry Crawford found a creative way to add to his campaign gift and stimulate national publicity for his alma mater. Mr. Crawford offered to donate his share of the purse if Paddy O'Prado qualified for the Kentucky Derby. Not only did Paddy O'Prado qualify, she took third place in the Derby and Crawford donated his $50,000 share of the of the purse from both the qualifying race and the Derby to the Macalesters Step Forward campaign. In reality, Macalester received much more; it received national publicity that reminded alumni and friends of the school's value and spirit.
That is not all that's working well at Macalester. With 18 months remaining, College donors have committed $127 million toward the campaign goal of $150 million and the annual fund will mark its best year ever, $3.4 million. Congratulations to Macalester College and its creative leaders.
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Mississippi State University
In October 2004, Mississippi State University announced a goal of raising $400 million by December 2008 through State of the Future: The Mississippi State Campaign. MSU alumni and other supporters exceeded the campaign goal in December 2007. When the campaign concluded in December 2008, Mississippi State had raised more than $462 million in private gifts and pledges. Bentz Whaley Flessner has worked with MSU and the MSU Foundation since 2001, first on a campaign feasibility study and then by providing ongoing counsel.
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In October 2004, Mississippi State University announced a goal of raising $400 million by December 2008 through State of the Future: The Mississippi State Campaign. MSU alumni and other supporters exceeded the campaign goal in December 2007. When the campaign concluded in December 2008, Mississippi State had raised more than $462 million in private gifts and pledges. Bentz Whaley Flessner has worked with MSU and the MSU Foundation since 2001, first on a campaign feasibility study and then by providing ongoing counsel.
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University of Hartford
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Hartford is a unique story. Fifty-two years ago three private colleges in the city merged to create a "private university with a public purpose." The merger brought enormous advantages but equal challenges of blending faculties and other institutional challenges.
President Walter Harrison joined the University eleven years ago facing budget and enrollment challenges and with a major campaign in its first year and already public. After fixing the budget and enrollment issues, Harrison invited Bentz Whaley Flessner in 2003 to partner with him to address the fundraising issues.
In June of 2008 the University celebrated reaching the $175,852,600 mark, the successful conclusion of the campaign, and Harrison's tenth anniversary as president. He and Vice President Don Rizzo rolled out a truly impressive list of accomplishments that includes the Mort and Irma Handel Performing Arts Center, the Integrated Science, Engineering, and Technology complex, the Renée Samuels Center at the Hartford Art School, new athletics fields, Alumni Stadium, and Alumni Plaza, endowment growth to $110 million, and institutional confidence that will take the University into its next campaign which is already in its initial planning phase. VIEW WEB SITE
