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.
