Bentz Group

Client Updates

Raising Funds to Preserve Ohio Cemeteries

Cemeteries are not only places of solace, but significant historic and local heritage sites, as well as beautiful parklands and gardens. Often referred to as “outdoor museums,” cemeteries are increasingly turning to private philanthropy to meet today’s challenges. The Bentz Group is working with the newly-formed Ohio Cemetery Foundation to raise funds for maintaining, preserving, and conserving Ohio cemeteries. For details visit www.ohiocemeteryfoundation.net.

Oklahoma’s Cherokee Strip Campaign Exceeds Goal
The Bentz Group is pleased to share the client news that the Campaign to Create the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center has raised $9.7 million, exceeding its capital and endowment campaign goal. Slated to open in fall 2010, the new center will not only serve as a focal point for local history and education, but will be a compelling tourist attraction. Visit www.regionalheritagecenter.org.

Now Is the Time for Focused and Right-Sized Fundraising
Essential Fundraising Action Plan is an intensive program, complete with an action plan, to bring immediate benefit to your annual fund and to position you for the inevitable economic upturn.

The Big Picture for Foundation Giving
The Foundation Center's verdict: it could have been worse. While 2009 saw the largest ever decline in foundation giving, by 2011 there will be modest gains if the economy continues to improve. Read the results in the Center's new report http://foundationcenter.org/gainknowledge/research/pdf/fgge10.pdf

Recommended Reading
Request a free copy of GuideStar's 2009 survey entitled The Effect of the Economy on the Non-Profit Sector at:http://publications.guidestar.org/np-economic-report-part-2/