At Kirby-Smith Associates, we recognize these various ways of measuring success. As a firm, we secure more gifts and more funds from individual contributors through our program of Creative Ways to Give. Our 78 years of experience has given us the expertise to ensure our clients raise an amount well over annual giving, without high pressure tactics; normally two, three, or more times – far more than our competitors in similar situations.

Kirby-Smith Associates goes above and beyond to measure success by meeting and exceeding your goals and objectives. Not every objective can be accomplished solely by a capital or increased offering campaign. Often times, a series of goals need met to ultimately achieve your objectives. Objectives often vary by situation and needs. The objective of an inner-city church may be keeping the doors open or maintaining facilities to feed the homeless. Many times building, renovating, or paying debt are the first of many steps to meet a long-term objective. At times, new priorities and objectives are thrust upon a congregation due to a fire or natural disaster.

No matter what your objectives, our goal is to join with you as partners in success in a long-term relationship to Bring Your Hopes to Life. The following success stories are a sampling of churches Kirby-Smith Associates had the privilege to serve and assist in meeting their objectives:

Trinity UCC – Small is Beautiful

East Petersburg, PA

An important part of Kirby-Smith’s ministry is serving smaller communities of faith. The consistory of the Petersburg Reformed Church began in 1848 and in one form or another has been serving...

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St. Leo the Great – Renovation

Lancaster, PA

When St. Leo’s Parish in Lancaster, PA was in need of expanding and renovating their 50-year old school, Kirby-Smith Associates was chosen to serve as fundraising council...

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Grace Lutheran – Fire

Hatfield, PA

After a fire that destroyed the sanctuary, the members of Grace Lutheran were immediately forced with a decision to build or move. The community of Hatfield has been home for more than 100 years...

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Holy Name Harrisburg

Holy Name of Jesus – New Construction

Harrisburg, PA

Kirby-Smith Associates provided fundraising counsel in building a new sanctuary for Holy Name of Jesus in Harrisburg, PA, which built the largest church in the Diocese of Harrisburg raising over...

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First Reformed – Feeding Those In Need

Lancaster, PA

First Reformed has 285 years of history as a community of faith. The current church was built in 1852. A Commitment to Community capital campaign was conducted under the leadership of Kirby-Smith...

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