Success Stories

Charles E. Smith Life CommunitiesFundraising, Executive Search, Interim Leadership

About the work

Who they are...

Charles E. Smith Life Communities is a robust senior living community that delivers exceptional care and meaningful life experiences to older adults, with dignity and compassion rooted in Jewish values.

Their Challenge

This client engaged Evolve during a critical strategic planning process to address leadership gaps in their development department. With two senior roles vacant and the need to sustain a $4.5 million annual campaign and manage a $200 million endowment, they sought Evolve's expertise in executive recruitment, interim leadership, and strengthening their fundraising strategy.

"Outstanding experience! The entire Evolve experience was white glove from beginning to end. I have worked with several executive search firms and the attention and service received from our Evolve talent consultant exceeded anything I have received from other agencies. Thank you, Evolve!"

Melissa Kammer, Vice President of HR

Key Deliverables & Results

Evolve provided interim development leadership, executed two successful executive searches, and strengthened this senior living community's fundraising strategy, ensuring stability and growth during a critical period of transition and helping them achieve the following:

  • Delivered interim leadership for the Resource Development Team, guiding a $4.5 million annual campaign and identifying growth opportunities.
  • Successfully placed a Vice President of Resource Development and a Director of Major and Planned Gifts through comprehensive executive searches.
  • Enhanced donor engagement by facilitating training for volunteer leaders, conducting donor prospect research, and consulting on strategic fundraiisng efforts.

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