The J.F. Smith Group

The J.F. Smith Group Our mission is to impact lives by fulfilling fundraising dreams. At the J.F. Our clients receive far more than a financial gain.

Our philosophy is simple: Provide quality service, do more than we are paid to do, and build long lasting relationships with the clients we serve. Smith Group, our philosophy is to provide quality service, do more than we are contracted to do, and build long-lasting relationships with the clients we serve. We demonstrate an unwavering commitment to each client's success in the way we approach ever

y project. Long after the contract has ended, our clients continue to realize a return on investment that includes enhanced fund-raising skill, valuable relationships and a staff ready to pursue the next capital campaign.

08/19/2026

In our new series on databases, Steve Jankiewicz, Sr. VP of Client Services, explains why clean data is so important. Your database isn't just a place to store information; it's one of your organization's most important decision-making tools!

Listen in to today's Training Tuesday as Jerry discusses the importance of effective contact reports after meeting with ...
08/11/2026

Listen in to today's Training Tuesday as Jerry discusses the importance of effective contact reports after meeting with a prospective donor!

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Our partner - East Central University - recently unveiled the newly renovated Elvan George Locker Room for the Tiger foo...
08/06/2026

Our partner - East Central University - recently unveiled the newly renovated Elvan George Locker Room for the Tiger football program. The renovation project transformed the space into one of the most state-of-the-art locker room facilities at the NCAA Division II level.

The renovation is just one of the many projects included in ECU's $36.3M comprehensive capital campaign. Big things are happening in Ada, Oklahoma!

08/04/2026

Training Tuesday! Listen in as Jerry describes what you should set out to accomplish during your first preliminary meeting with a donor prospect!

We are thrilled to officially announce our second partnership with North Cobb Christian School!At the J.F. Smith Group, ...
08/03/2026

We are thrilled to officially announce our second partnership with North Cobb Christian School!

At the J.F. Smith Group, there is no greater compliment than a client returning to work with us a second time. We first partnered with NCCS back in 2017, and being invited back to lead their upcoming feasibility study for a new capital campaign is a testament to the deep trust and collaborative spirit we’ve built together.

We look forward to working alongside Head of School Todd Clingman and his exceptional team to help shape the future of this incredible Kennesaw community.

Some organizations decide to jump straight into a capital campaign without doing a feasibility study. They think they al...
07/28/2026

Some organizations decide to jump straight into a capital campaign without doing a feasibility study. They think they already know the projects their constituents will support, how much they would be willing to give in support of a campaign, and believe they are ready to handle all the demands of a capital campaign. They are setting themselves up for failure! Check out Jerry's Tuesday Training video to learn why a feasibility study is so important!

Some organizations decide to jump straight into a capital campaign ...

07/28/2026
07/22/2026

In today's training video, Jerry discusses the difference between arrogance and confidence - and why that matters as fundraisers!

07/13/2026

Every gift represents a commitment. Whether it's $10 or $10,000, participation from your faculty and staff is the foundation of every successful capital campaign.

Why? Because those closest to the organization believe in the mission enough to invest in it themselves.

Check out our recent blog post to learn more about our core philosophies at the J.F. Smith Group on how to run a faculty and staff campaign that builds trust, avoids pressure, and celebrates collective achievement.

https://www.jfsg.com/articles/facultyandstaffcampaign

07/09/2026

Check out this short training video. Today Jerry talks about the role of the Board in fundraising!

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