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Hello Friends in Nonprofit Institutions:

I've spent twenty-five years assisting in the implementation of development and advancement programs in pre–K through secondary schools. In helping establish Saint Patrick Catholic School, a brand new Catholic elementary and middle school in Norfolk, Virginia—we fully intended to use the traditional methods of fundraising in creating the school's development program. But after being introduced to the Benevon fundraising concept, we put this inclination on hold.

Upon finishing our due diligence, we knew that Benevon fit our mission's focus on celebrating friends and relationships. The successful, formulaic nature of the program also was attractive to us, especially as we were creating and implementing all major school programming simultaneously.

After one year of studying and implementing the Benevon model, we are very satisfied. The service-oriented nature of Benevon leadership is remarkably helpful. They hold themselves to the high standards of relationship building and professionalism that they promote in the program itself.

At our first fundraising event in November, we enjoyed the presence of 450 friends who are attracted to what our school is accomplishing in the lives of children. We actually doubled the fundraising goal of the campaign and anticipate attracting many more friends who wish to see us succeed. Without hesitation, I would recommend that you seriously investigate the Benevon program.

Good luck in your mission.

Sincerely,

Steve Hammond
Principal of Saint Patrick Catholic School