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Mississippi State University
In October 2004, Mississippi State University announced a goal of raising $400 million by December 2008 through their State of the Future: The Mississippi State Campaign. MSU alumni and other supporters exceeded the campaign goal in December 2007. 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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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
  • More than 2,000 physicians in almost every clinical specialty
  • 9,000 employees
  • 2,000 volunteers
  • 15,000 fundraising support group members
In the 2007 U.S News & World Report rankings, Cedars-Sinai made the "Best of the Best" Honor Roll, which features the top hospitals ranked highly in the most number of categories. Of the more than 5000 U.S. hospitals, only 173 were ranked in at least one specialty, and of those, only 18 hospitals made the Honor Roll. 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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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.

Founded in 1937, Ducks Unlimited is the world leader in wetlands conservation. Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 11 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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Reed College
Seeking to maximize the return on its investment in the major gift program and to retain staff for a major campaign, Vice President Hugh Porter invited Bentz Whaley Flessner to interview twelve former major gift officers about the management, practices and expectations of the major gift program and to ask them for their suggestions for improvement. The result was a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the major gift program, several specific recommendations to improve it, and a corp of former employees who continue to care about Reed College.

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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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Lawrence University
Lawrence University wanted to launch its current campaign with an authentic and moving event and wondered if it was possible without the cost of a professionally produced video and kickoff event. The solution was to use the talent and creativity of Lawrence University students to demonstrate the case for Lawrence. Vice President Cal Husmann decided to plan the public announcement around Fall Festival, the annual fall celebration of the college that combines homecoming, parents weekend, and admissions visit day. Bentz Whaley Flessner consultant Bruce Dreon suggested adding a competition to encourage student produced videos on the Lawrence experience. Approximately sixty students participated among fifteen teems who prepared proposals and presented their concepts. Judges selected three proposals and provided student teams access to high quality video cameras editing equipment and spending account. The videos will premiere at the campaign kickoff event and the students who produce them will receive valuable experience and cash prizes. What this approach lacks in professional polish is more than compensated for by the authentic and personal touch provided by Lawrences own students involvement. We believe will be an effective public launch that makes the case for Lawrence powerfully.

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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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