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Conducting a campaign feasibility study can help you answer many questions for your organization.

Are our goals and case statement clearly articulated for our prospective donors and board?

“David Hyslop provided important guidance to the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra as we considered the feasibility of an $8 million Endowment and Recapitalization Campaign. His wisdom and years of experience were extremely valuable to us in this process, and he continues to be a most helpful resource in our fundraising efforts.”

~Paul Helfrich, Executive Director

West Virginia Symphony Orchestra

“David Hyslop of Hyslop & Associates was of immense help to us in our recent feasibility study for the remodeling of the Wheaton Grand Theater. His knowledge and experience in managing auditoriums, booking attractions, being aware of suburban arts trends, and the importance of a strong season ticket base was of great help to us in establishing our case for support. We look forward to working with him in the future.”

~Ray Shepardson, Project Manager

Wheaton Grand Theatre Restoration Project

“David provided strategic counsel to the Omaha Symphony regarding the feasibility of commencing with an endowment campaign. He has an exceptional ability to engage with board leadership and patrons of significant means, quickly establishing a rapport with them that enables him to efficiently and effectively glean from them the information required for his assignment. His affable manner, knowledge of the orchestra industry, and positive disposition all contributed to a superb working relationship with both senior management and the board of directors. Without hesitation I would recommend him to orchestras requiring a knowledgeable expert with great strategic perspective.”

~Rob Hallam, President & CEO

Omaha Symphony

What is a reasonable goal that we can attain in relationship to our needs?

In what time frame can we accomplish our campaign with success?

Do we have the donor base and history with donors to fund the campaign?

Is the lead gift and gift pyramid attainable?

Is the volunteer force there for us to lead the campaign?

Do we have the fundraising staff and internal forces needed to make the campaign work?

What effect may other local campaigns and economic conditions have on our campaign?

As outside consultants with years of hands on experience, Hyslop & Associates can help you get results by:

Conducting confidential interviews with your prospective donors and possible campaign leaders.

Working with your organization to define the case statement and your financial projections.

Evaluating the strengths and challenges of your fundraising programs.

Providing a candid evaluation of your ability to manage the campaign with success.

Developing an action plan with steps, timetables, and resources needed to complete the campaign.

Wheaton Grand Theatre

Conceptual for Restoration Project

We are in the unique position of having conducted studies, implemented studies as the CEO of organizations raising the funds, and having been on boards as volunteers conducting the drives. These experiences give us perspective from every view in the organization. We can help you in this exciting and challenging process.