Greetings Fellow Listers:

I wonder if there is anyone out there who would comment on a couple of issues.

First, what are the pros and cons of utilizing an outside fundraising
consultant for capital or endowment campaigns?

Second, for those of you who have used consultants, did you employ a
company outside your city/state/region?

Finally, would you recommend a particular consultant or company?

We are, at this point, more interested in gathering information than we are
ready to talk about specifics, so any information you might provide is
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Thanks in advance for your input.

Jay Smith