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:
Milford, PA
Kirby-Smith Associates provides several options when conducting an increase offering campaign. The hallmark of a Capital Campaign conducted by Kirby-Smith Associates is stewardship education...
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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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Elverson, PA
Brick Lane Community Church in Elverson, Pennsylvania, recently began worshiping in their beautiful new sanctuary. This experience was far beyond their initial vision...
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Reading, PA
Newly built St. Peter's Church was dedicated in 1846. In 1860, the church membership begin building a new church to be known as St. Paul's. Parishioners have been worshiping to the membership and...
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Wilmington, DE
In a growing community, to draw new members often times requires new or changing ministries and a welcoming atmosphere...
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Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Throughout much of the year 2012, members of St. Mary's by the Sea Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ prepared for what they hoped would be a successful capital fundraising campaign...
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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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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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Fleetwood, PA
This is a congregation that dates back to 1735 when German speaking immigrants worshiped along Bieber’s Creek in Berks County, PA. In 1747, a log cabin was erected in what is now the village of...
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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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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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Frankfort, KY
Church of the Ascension has worshiped on the present site since 1836, with more than 175 years of ministry in the Frankfort, KY area. Many needed repairs were done over several years to include...
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