CLient success stories
On behalf of the JCCs of North American Biennial team we would like to extend our sincere appreciation ad a huge todah rabah—thank you so much. We know we speak for the Biennial team along with everyone who participated in your workshops, when we tell you how grateful we are for your contribution to the 2016 Biennial in Baltimore.
All of us at JCC Association have received glowing feedback and comments from Biennial delegates, and it’s because you and others gave so much of your time and expertise.
Your preparation and presentation helped make this Biennial a huge success. Your insight and wisdom offered all participants great ideas to take home and incorporate into their JCCs and communities. That was apparent, based on the robust involvement of the participants during the sessions.
Arlene Swartz
Senior Vice President Financial Resource Development
JCCs of North America
Lisa Zbar
Director, Individual Giving
JCCs of North America
All of us at JCC Association have received glowing feedback and comments from Biennial delegates, and it’s because you and others gave so much of your time and expertise.
Your preparation and presentation helped make this Biennial a huge success. Your insight and wisdom offered all participants great ideas to take home and incorporate into their JCCs and communities. That was apparent, based on the robust involvement of the participants during the sessions.
Arlene Swartz
Senior Vice President Financial Resource Development
JCCs of North America
Lisa Zbar
Director, Individual Giving
JCCs of North America
I want to convey to you the appreciation of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, and Nancy and her staff for the many contributions you have made to the foundation. You started with a blank fundraising canvas, and from it you painted a comprehensive program that has served the organization extremely well. The National Foundation for Judicial Excellence (NFJE) is better because of your efforts.
John R. Kouris, Executive Director
National Foundation for Judicial Excellence, Chicago, Illinois
John R. Kouris, Executive Director
National Foundation for Judicial Excellence, Chicago, Illinois
With his depth of experience in campaign management and strategy, David effectively guided our board and staff through the planning and implementation of a campaign that exceeded all of our goals. He gave me and my staff the tools and confidence we needed to be successful. His active involvement kept us focused and helped maintain momentum throughout the quiet and public phases of our campaign. I do not believe that we would have reached and exceeded our goals without his counsel.
Michael Feinstein, President and Chief Executive Officer
Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, Rockville, Maryland
Michael Feinstein, President and Chief Executive Officer
Bender Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, Rockville, Maryland
David’s work with our team was tremendously valuable because it was closely tailored to the unique structure and challenges that characterize our organizations. His thoughtful recommendations regarding our needs allowed us to establish clear goals and objectives for improvement. The Board retreat that he facilitated allowed us to identify priorities and ensured that the Board and development staff had a shared perspective on institutional advancement challenges and opportunities. His expertise, willingness to listen and learn about us, and personalized attention before and after his visits made the whole process extremely enjoyable and productive.
Steve Albert, Executive Director
Mittleman Jewish Community Center and Portland Jewish Academy, Portland, Oregon
Steve Albert, Executive Director
Mittleman Jewish Community Center and Portland Jewish Academy, Portland, Oregon
David Valinsky Associates has been invaluable to our campaign and our community. From Feasibility Study through Campaign Planning and Solicitation, DVA has provided excellent counsel, hands-on training and critical support every step of the way. Don’t try to do it on your own…get the help of a proven expert. Every dollar we spent was returned exponentially.
Michael Waldman, Executive Director
St. Paul JCC
Michael Waldman, Executive Director
St. Paul JCC
David Valinsky has been instrumental in the success of our capital campaign. From the campaign’s inception, we’ve relied on David and his team to guide us through all aspects of the project, including our feasibility study, donor relations, developing our case for support, training of our volunteer campaign cabinet, and building excitement about our project to the entire Asheville community. David spent a lot of time learning about the unique aspects of our community and has helped us to reach our dream.
Lael Gray, Executive Director
Asheville Jewish Community Center, Asheville, North Carolina
Lael Gray, Executive Director
Asheville Jewish Community Center, Asheville, North Carolina
On behalf of the JCC in Northern Virginia, and particularly our Campaign Co-Chairs and Development Staff, I would like to thank and commend David Valinsky and his team for the extraordinary leadership and support they have provided to our J and our Campaign. While our Campaign may seem modest by today’s standards, it was quite ambitious from our perspective. From the moment we began working together, David tailored his advice and expertise to match our community, our organization, and our Campaign. From lay leadership structure and training, to guiding and supporting our staff, to the development of our case, messaging and collateral materials, they were with us every step of the way and guided us towards success. They were also extremely conscious of managing Campaign costs, contributing to what I know will ultimately be a very successful and efficient Campaign. David Valinsky and his team have earned my highest possible recommendation.
Jeff Dannick, Executive Director
JCC of Northern Virginia
Jeff Dannick, Executive Director
JCC of Northern Virginia
Memphis Jewish Community Center surpassed its capital and endowment campaign goal of $15 million. This capital and endowment campaign, in conjunction with Jewish Family Services, was the largest in the Center's history. The campaign has exceeded its goal thanks in part to three generous lead gifts totaling $8.5 million. The projects include a new Water Park, 18,000 square feet of a new Wellness and Fitness Center, and expanded endowment funds for both agencies.
"If we were to thank David and his team publicly it would take quite a while as we would be saying "Thank you" over 15,000,000 times! Once for each $ they helped us raise. David's ability to motivate our leadership, train them and instill a sense of confidence in their ability to solicit gifts was remarkable. It was only exceeded by how quickly he grasped the nature of the culture of our JCC and community, and what was needed to assure a winning campaign."
— Barrie Weiser, Retired Executive Director, Memphis Jewish Community Center, Memphis, Tennessee
"If we were to thank David and his team publicly it would take quite a while as we would be saying "Thank you" over 15,000,000 times! Once for each $ they helped us raise. David's ability to motivate our leadership, train them and instill a sense of confidence in their ability to solicit gifts was remarkable. It was only exceeded by how quickly he grasped the nature of the culture of our JCC and community, and what was needed to assure a winning campaign."
— Barrie Weiser, Retired Executive Director, Memphis Jewish Community Center, Memphis, Tennessee
I have used David Valinsky and Associates for a variety of our fundraising needs including Capital Campaign Solicitation Training, Grant Writing, Board Fundraising Training, Leadership development and how it relates to fundraising and training staff in terms of solicitations, annual appeals, etc. David and his team are exceptional to work with, terrific teachers and trainers and have the ability to relate to every type of personality. We have had exceptional success due to their expertise. If I need outside help with any type of fundraising, David is the first person I call.
Jay J Jacobs, CEO
Weinstein JCC, Richmond, Virginia
Jay J Jacobs, CEO
Weinstein JCC, Richmond, Virginia
I wanted to thank you more formally for taking the time to present to our medium size group at ELS on capital campaigns. As you could tell from the questions and discussion, your presentation really struck a chord - everyone could relate, as so many of our group are involved or about to be involved in capital campaigns. Your facilitation of the panel of execs was just top notch. I so appreciate your willingness to take the time to do this - it adds so much value when we can learn from each other.
Dori Denelle, Vice President, Certified Governance Consultant, Governance, Emerging Leadership, and Community Consultation
JCC Association
Dori Denelle, Vice President, Certified Governance Consultant, Governance, Emerging Leadership, and Community Consultation
JCC Association
St. Claire Regional Medical Center
"We formed a foundation at our Medical Center four years ago and had tremendous success getting it off the ground, in large part due to the advice and counsel of our consultant. I enthusiastically encourage you to contact David Valinsky Associates…I feel sure you will not be disappointed."
— Roger D. Russell, Former VP Development, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, Kentucky
— Roger D. Russell, Former VP Development, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Morehead, Kentucky
Holzer Health Systems
"I came to personally appreciate the DVA staff and their willing attitude. They never gave any impression of ‘business as usual’…but instead ‘rolled up their sleeves’ and worked ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with our local Campaign Committee and myself. David Valinsky Associates provided us a tailored program and expended much personal service and assistance. We would call on them again."
—Thomas R. Gooch, Executive VP, Holzer Foundation / Holzer Consolidated Health Systems, Gallipolis, Ohio
—Thomas R. Gooch, Executive VP, Holzer Foundation / Holzer Consolidated Health Systems, Gallipolis, Ohio
Adena Health Foundation (Chillicothe, OH)
Adena Health Foundation received a $1 million gift from PACCAR industries, parent company of Kenworth Truck Company, in support of the Foundation’s first ever capital campaign to build a new Healthcare Education Innovation Center. Originally conceived to respond to the critical shortage of healthcare professionals, the $15 million Center, features an on-site school of nursing, community education programs, and physician training in the latest technological and clinical care breakthroughs.
