The J.F. Smith Group

Training Tuesday! One of Jerry's basic principles in fundraising is this: If you go the extra mile, you will be miles ahead of your competition!

Recently, John Ed Mathison read an article in the J.F. Smith Group's newsletter about a development officer who did just that! He re-told the story on his podcast, "Got a Minute?" Check it out!

Commitment Lesson Traffic didn’t stop her, so she grabbed a scooter and kept going. That’s commitment. Don’t let small obstacles derail big goals. Be committed. Whatever it ta...

Training Tuesday!! Make sure you have the RIGHT ask amount; be careful not to ask for TOO much money! 💰 💵

You CAN ask for TOO much money When Jerry started in the business of fundraising, he used to think you couldn't ask a donor for too much money. He quickly found out that's not the case and...

At the J.F. Smith Group, we believe that the heart of a successful capital campaign lies in the quality of the data we gather. That is why we are kicking off 2026 with an intensive, deep-dive training session for our team of interviewers.

Our goal is simple: to empower our interviewers with the tools they need to build genuine relationships and deliver the excellence our clients expect. When we listen better, our clients lead better.

Proud of this team and their dedication to honing their craft!