"The Swinton Group’s Capital Campaign Feasibility Study was extremely thorough and thoughtful, and it provides an actionable road map for campaign positioning and fundraising. Our leadership and volunteers have valued their interaction with The Swinton Group’s consultants."


- Kim Hoopingarner, Director of Advancement
​Northlight Theatre


"Swinton is a trusted partner, and is very effective in bringing our volunteers together to build consensus around campaign solicitation and fundraising plans."

- Mimi B. Weisberg, Director of Development
​ Anshe Emet Synagogue


  • American Writers Museum: Capital Campaign Fundraising Counsel for the establishment of the American Writers Museum; Annual Fundraising Program plan development, implementation and counsel; Inaugural Gala consultation
  • American Blues Theater: Capital Campaign Feasibility Study; Capital Campaign Fundraising Counsel
  • Anshe Emet Synagogue: Capital Campaign Fundraising Counsel
  • Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts: Capital Campaign Fundraising Counsel for Reimagining the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Campaign (project designed by Jeanne Gang and Studio Gang); creation and implementation of signature Capital Campaign events; Major Gift, sponsorship and annual fundraising consultation
  • Art Paul Project/Moraquest Productions: Special Project Campaign Counsel for the Art Paul Documentary
  • Chicago Architecture Foundation: Capital Campaign Fundraising Counsel for Meet Your City Capital Campaign to establish the new Chicago Architecture Center
  • Chicago Youth Centers: Believe in Kids Gala; Planned Giving Program development, implementation and counsel; Major Gifts counsel
  • ​​Counseling Center of the North Shore: Capital Campaign Feasibility Study; Board of Directors development; Annual Fundraising and Major Gifts program development and consultation
  • ​International Women’s Baseball Center: Capital Campaign Fundraising Counsel; Board of Directors and International Advisory Council development
  • Northlight Theatre: Fundraising Feasibility Study for Capital Campaign; initial Capital Campaign Fundraising Counsel for new Theatre Center
  • Victory Gardens Theater: Board Development; Major Gifts Program plan development, implementation and counsel; Annual Fundraising Program plan development, implementation and counsel; Capital Campaign and Planning Giving program development, implementation and counsel
  • Winnetka Community House: Fundraising Feasibility Study for Capital Campaign; Capital Campaign Fundraising Counsel


Photo courtesy of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

Please find below a representative listing of projects for which The Swinton Group has provided fundraising counsel:


Full Company Studio at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago