CLIENT SUCCESS
Here's What Our Clients are Saying
“You can't build a reputation on what you're going to do.”
– Henry Ford
“I wanted to send a note to thank you for your hard work, guidance, and the success we have achieved. I have had nothing but compliments on how the campaign has been handled and the professionalism of your team.”
Don Darnell
Executive Director, Springfield YMCA
Springfield, IL
“It is unique to have the fundraising firm involved on solicitation calls like Suddes Partners does, and it has definitely energized our fundraising success. I get to tell other YMCAs that without the aggressive support of Suddes Partners, there is no way that we would have been able to make this happen.”
Bob Wanek
CEO, Valparaiso Family YMCA
Valparaiso, Indiana
“Throughout my career I have served on many boards of charitable organizations and I must say the strategic planning Suddes Partners did with our Foundation was incredible. We now have a clear mission and objectives and a consistent and purposeful story to tell.”
Rhett Sinclair
Board Member, Walton Foundation for Independence
Augusta, Georgia
“Suddes Partners receives my unconditional recommendation and I encourage any organization considering a capital campaign to engage their professional services.”
Jerry W. Askew, Ph.D., Sr. V.P.
St. Mary’s Health System, Inc.
Knoxville, Tennessee
“Suddes Partners professionalism and the tangible credibility they have brought to the table have been instrumental in our success.”
Stuart Curtis
Campaign Chair, Tri-County YMCA
Ferdinand, Indiana
“Having been part of numerous capital campaigns, I can say unequivocally that our capital campaign was better organized and more smoothly streamlined than any previous campaign in my experience.”
William H. Gorman
Centra Health System
Lynchburg, Virginia
“You have facilitated relationships and connected with so many leaders in our tri-county area. You have given us the necessary tools to build this organization into something that will touch lives for many years to come. Thank you for helping our dream come true.”
DeNae Mulzer
Campaign Committee, Tri-County YMCA
Ferdinand, Indiana
“Suddes Partners was an incredible leader and partner in our first real strategic planning process. John’s knowledge, professionalism, and experience is second to none. I am very proud to have worked with them and am very proud of the plan that was developed.”
Leslie Glass
Executive Director, Walton Foundation for Independence, Inc.
Augusta, Georgia
“Suddes Partners approached and addressed our situation for what it was, a set of very complex issues. They didn’t try to force a cookie-cutter approach like other firms and we really appreciate their fresh approach and expertise.”
Peggy Conklin
President/CEO, Capital Region YMCA
Tallahassee, Florida
“We have experienced you as the finest of professional fundraisers, one with inspired vision, precise planning, constant focus and tenacious follow through. We have also experienced you as one who consistently challenged us to think positively and constantly encouraged our hearts to move forward.”
Regina P. Moody, M.Ed, Executive Director
Holy Angels, Inc.,
Belmont, North Carolina
“Suddes Partners led a very thoughtful strategy session with our Board of Directors and the team was very professional and knowledgeable.”
Arifin Mochtar
Board of Directors, Friendship Force International
Indonesia
“John is very personable and comes across as a relationship builder rather than a fundraiser. We appreciate what John has done. He genuinely seems to want to help us do our best.”
Rev. Larry Langer
Board of Directors, Tri-County YMCA
Ferdinand, Indiana
“John Suddes and Suddes Partners were truly wonderful to work with during our first strategic planning process. John directed our discussions in a very productive and professional way, and kept our 'eyes on the prize'. We will keep Suddes Partners involved with us as a coach and teacher.”
Mike Pope
Chairman, Walton Foundation for Independence, Inc.
Augusta, Georgia
“I’ve been through a number of strategic planning processes with other consulting groups and this session was, by far, the best exercise I have ever been a part of.”
Horst Neumann
Board of Directors, Friendship Force International
Germany
“Suddes Partners track-record, experience and thorough Feasibility Assessment has given our leaders the confidence to proceed with the largest campaign in our school's 60 year history.”
Kendell Berry
Evansville Day School
“John has helped our church and school address some very challenging issues, and develop meaningful strategies to address these challenges. We are deeply appreciative of what John has done for us.”
Reid Prichett,
Bryn Athyn Church School
