The J.F. Smith Group welcomes Easterseals West Georgia, located in Columbus, Georgia. Easterseals West Georgia provides high-quality programs and services designed to empower children and adults with disabilities to achieve their maximum independence. Their commitment to fostering inclusivity and support transforms lives, helping individuals reach their personal goals and thrive within the community. We are kicking off a feasibility study for a campaign this spring! @eastersealswga

We had a very successful fundraising training seminar last week at Christian Academy of Knoxville! Read what participants are saying about Jerry's training on "How to be successful in fundraising in 2025 and beyond!" "Great opportunity to learn from one of the best. It was also nice to be amongst our local colleagues and learn from each other as well." - Christina "This has stoked the flames of inspiration and provided many tools which we will actively be utilizing soon! From how to engage with prospective donors to creating a foundation that draws and connects our community - we are drawing up plans to propel us forward inspired by much of the information provided." - Molly "The training was very informative. It gave me new ideas and also made me think of things I hadn’t thought of before." - Martin Thank you again to Rich Fulford and CAK for hosting the event!

Campaign Milestone Achieved! We are excited to share that Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, MS, has surpassed the goal for its first-ever capital campaign, raising an amazing $4.8M (goal: $4.56M)! One of the standout campaign projects is pictured: The Heindl Center for the Performing Arts. 🎭 But the journey isn't over! Phase 2 fundraising is underway, and Northwest will celebrate this incredible progress at the Campaign Celebration Event in June! Launched in November 2020, the Investing Today, Impacting Tomorrow campaign will wrap up with a big win by the end of the year!

We are excited to share that our partner – Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO – is making great progress on its new Health Science Innovation Center, a project funded in the Lions Forward capital campaign. This “best in class” education and training facility will strengthen the university’s position as a leader in the health sciences and advance collaborative relationships with regional partners. Construction is on schedule and the new facility will be open for the fall semester of 2026. The Health Science Innovation Center is just one project included in the Lions Forward campaign. After completing a successful feasibility study in 2022 with the J.F. Smith Group, MSSU launched the campaign with an original goal of $31.5 million. That number was achieved in (approximately) the first two years of the five-year campaign! We worked with MSSU on a revised goal and, at the campaign public announcement event in April of 2024, announced a new goal of $42.7 million. As of March 31, 2025, the university has documented gifts totaling $37,861,296. There are still over two years remaining in the Lions Forward campaign – and we are confident they will surpass this increased campaign goal! Congratulations to all at Missouri Southern State University who have worked diligently on this campaign!

Let us help you ELEVATE YOUR ATHLETIC FUNDRAISING in 2025! Our team specializes in building the necessary infrastructure, training your development officers, enhancing reporting capabilities, and optimizing portfolio management to maximize fundraising potential. We’d love the opportunity to discuss how we can support your goals and help your program thrive. Contact Senior VP of Marketing and Communications Megan Augustine at meganaugustine@jfsg.com to get started!

If you will be near the Knoxville, TN, area on April 22, 2025, we’d love for you to join us for a FREE fund-raising training seminar, hosted by Christian Academy of Knoxville (@cak_warriors). For questions or to RSVP, contact Megan Augustine at meganaugustine@jfsg.com.

We are excited to work with the Legacy Center of Auburn/Opelika & grateful to be helping them in this project! Interested in doing a feasibility study for your organization? Let us know! #fundraising #development #communitydevelopment #donations #auburn #projectmanagement

Sharing some #wordsofwisdom from our founder and CEO this week! #jerryisms

In this season of gratitude, we are so thankful for you and wish you a wonderful holiday season! 🦃