Strength of two firms combine to bring value to clients and expand market share in New England and nationally
New
York, NY, December 1, 2009 - Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc., a leading
fundraising and nonprofit management firm, today announced it has acquired J. Donovan Associates, a national fundraising firm based in
Boston, MA, with extensive expertise in healthcare. Terms of the agreement were
not disclosed.
Now
wholly owned by Graham-Pelton,
J. Donovan Associates (http://www.jdonovanfundraising.com)
will retain its name and operate as a Graham-Pelton division based in Boston.
"Over
the last 25 years, the Donovan firm has earned a
sterling 
reputation for
excellence in our industry. This acquisition allows us to
further expand our healthcare fundraising
market share, expand our New England footprint, and draw upon the unique strengths of both
brands in providing the flexible, creative, and strategic approach to
fundraising counsel our clients have come to expect," said Graham-Pelton
President and Chief Executive Officer Craig
Leach. "The Donovan firm
understands that philanthropy today is changing, and it provides the analysis,
creativity, and client-centered solutions that keep pace with change. This
philosophy closely aligns with Graham-Pelton's, making a strong match that will
benefit our clients."
Graham-Pelton
is one of the nation's premiere fundraising consulting firms with a commitment
to service excellence, long-term organizational success and building
sustainable development programs. Since 1983,
J. Donovan Associates has
provided campaign counsel to hundreds of organizations nationwide.
"This
is a natural partnership for J. Donovan Associates as we join one of the most
dynamic, results-oriented, and forward-thinking fundraising consulting firms in
the country," said J. Donovan Associates Principal John Donovan. "Our depth in healthcare
consulting complements Graham-Pelton's extensive work in healthcare and
in all nonprofit sectors, particularly higher
education, independent
schools, and religious
institutions. This opportunity enhances the value for all of our
clients who will benefit from the best of both firms."
About Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc.
Graham-Pelton Consulting, Inc. is a
leading fundraising and nonprofit management firm with offices nationwide.
Graham-Pelton believes a strong culture of philanthropy will help clients
achieve immediate goals, as well as enhance the mission, image and strength of
the institution for lasting sustainability. The firm customizes fundraising services to the needs of the
client and the institution's culture, providing campaign
management, feasibility
planning studies, board
training and development, major gift counsel, interim staffing,
and other uniquely tailored services. Learn more at www.grahampelton.com.
About J. Donovan Associates
J.
Donovan Associates is a national
fundraising consulting firm with extensive expertise in healthcare. Based in
Boston, MA, J. Donovan Associates provides campaign management, feasibility
studies, strategic planning, major gift counsel, donor relations, stewardship
development, and a variety of other hands-on services. With J. Donovan Associates, nonprofit
organizations can count on a level of professional integrity and personalized
service unparalleled in the industry from a personally involved management
team.
