“The benefits gained from choosing James D. Klote & Associates exceeded expectations.”

Six months ago our steering committee made inquiries of and read through the promotional material from numerous companies dedicated to helping congregations with capital fund drives. We conducted face to face interviews with four firms and narrowed the choice between Klote and another high profile firm. The key difference between the two was the additional cost to having an associate on site for the entire campaign. At first our evaluation focused upon the additional cost until one member reframed the conversation to center upon additional value.

We chose to invest in having an on-site partner. The benefits gained from choosing James D. Klote & Associates exceeded expectations. Our Klote partner helped us build a spiritual foundation and then provided necessary guidance to stay on schedule, maintain enthusiasm, gather a wide array of volunteers, and move steadily towards our campaign goal.

We recommend James D. Klote & Associates to any congregation where capital fund needs surface the question, “How can we ever achieve that amount?” We will call upon them when the next season for building renovation arrives.”

– Dr. Robert Wallace
Senior Pastor
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Charleston, South Carolina

"Our selection of James D. Klote & Associates was clearly the right choice. Continued confidence in our selection has stretched from the initial interview with Jim Klote, through our introduction to our dedicated consultant, up through the campaign start and its subsequent phases. Klote matched a clear and concise strategy with our needs and mission. I am certain that St. Matthew's "born Anew" campaign would not have reached the level of success that we attained thus far...and we are still not through. Benefits have not only been renewed and refreshed stewardship commitment, but member-to-member to connectivity through Klote's campaign visitation strategy. Klote has been a great partner. Should we have capital raise needs again in the future, Klote should be top of the list when we embark on any future campaign."

– Ross Campbell
Campaign Chairman
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Charleston, South Carolina

The choice of James D. Klote & Associates was the correct consultant for us. I think the strategy and process put forward has been effective and professionally led by your firm. The development of the focus group program and the executing of same was positively received. The printed material was well done and on point. The leadership and encouragement you have provided has been super. I am convinced the framework and coordination is exactly what we needed to reach our goal.

– Ed Puckhaber
Advance Gift Chairman
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
Charleston, South Carolina

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