Assignment #21 In Support of Fort Worth Sister Cities International Begins

The Fort Worth Zoo will host the 2024 Fort Worth Sister Cities International (FWSCI) Mayor’s International Dinner & Global Awards on November 14, and we are pleased to report that we will be supporting the FWSCI team again to assure a successful event!  This marks our twenty-first assignment with FWSCI over fifteen years, and it’s been such a pleasure. 

Our work with President and CEO Mae Ferguson, and her stellar team of staff and volunteers has included event management, volunteer engagement, and fundraising, and has helped equip them to raise annual and major gifts totaling more than $3 million to date.  Congrats to Mae on her pending retirement after 25 years of distinguished service and welcome to Kippen de Albu Chu, the newly named President and CEO!

Summerford & Zuckerman Join the Project Partners Team

At this exciting time in the life of our community and our company, we proudly welcome Haily Summerford, MBA and Amber Zuckerman to the Project Partners team.

Haily comes to Project Partners with more than twenty-five years of nonprofit executive leadership at the local, state, and national level. She knows first-hand that a nonprofit executive or board leader must wear many hats to exceed goals, and that professional help along the way can be priceless. Haily’s fundraising experience has resulted in millions of dollars raised and she has developed impactful community programming and executed hundreds of events.

Amber is a proud North Texan with over twenty years of experience in nonprofit leadership, public relations, event planning, project management, and fund development who is passionate about building community. She has dedicated her career to leadership and volunteer roles in education, corporate engagement, local government, and cause-based organizations. Amber is a natural encourager and will work hand-in-hand with you to achieve your goals.

Are you or someone you know interested in joining our team to serve our clients? Please reach out.

Hope Tutoring Center Turns to Project Partners for Fundraising Planning

We are happy to announce our partnership with Hope Tutoring Center (HTC), a nonprofit organization empowering Arlington’s 2nd-8th graders to reach their full academic potential through free, individualized tutoring. This year, HTC has seen demand for its services increase by 50%, and with such an overwhelming need, they’ve turned to Project Partners for help with fundraising planning.

HTC received a North Texas Community Foundation Toolbox grant to support our fundraising consulting services. Together, we will be developing a fundraising plan that incorporates diversified funding sources and board engagement to increase capacity and better meet the growing need.

Over the next two months, Project Partners will guide HTC through our Seven Steps to Fundraising Planning process, working closely with their Executive Director and the fund development task force. We will also provide coaching on development strategies, best practices, and offer a work session for the board and staff to ensure everyone is aligned and ready to support fundraising efforts.

We are excited to help HTC take their fundraising and board engagement to the next level and enable them to continue providing life-changing tutoring services to the community.

Kreative Architectural Design Academy (KADA) Teams with Project Partners

Made possible by a Toolbox grant from the North Texas Community Foundation, Kreative Architectural Design Academy (KADA) has partnered with us to provide fundraising consulting. KADA, a nonprofit committed to empowering children through STEM education, is looking to enhance fundraising efforts to support its vital programs focused on architecture, robotics, interior design, and more.

Together, with KADA Founder and Executive Director, Kristal Gurley, we will be crafting a fundraising plan tailored to KADA’s unique needs. Our work will focus on diversifying funding sources and integrating ongoing board engagement into the fundraising process for long-term success.

Over the next two months, we will collaborate with KADA to implement our Seven Steps to Fundraising Planning, ensuring a strategy that’s sustainable and effective. We are also thrilled to provide coaching on best practices and development strategies along the way.

The cause area of education and workforce development is a sweet spot for us.  Stay tuned for updates as we work together with KADA to plan for their fundraising efforts to reach new heights.

Cowtown Clubhouse Plans For Fundraising Success

Fueled by a Toolbox grant from the North Texas Community Foundation, Cowtown Clubhouse is teaming with Project Partners to build a fundraising plan that incorporates diversified funding sources and ongoing board engagement in the fundraising continuum.  We will work together through our Seven Steps to Fundraising Planning exercise, the Infrastructure for Fundraising Readiness, and conclude with a board member orientation to the resulting plan.    

Resulting fundraising success will no doubt help Cowtown Clubhouse achieve its vision to serve as a flagship Center for the Clubhouse model, providing transformative services to people living with mental illness and changing the conversation about mental illness in the larger community. 

We feel honored to be working with this dedicated team and look forward to sharing more about their mission.