“We hired Gaskill Strategies at a pivotal moment for Alliance.We are the largest provider of comprehensive mental health care in West Tennessee, and were in desperate need of a state-of-the-art crisis center. With mental health problems on the rise across the city, state and country, we needed to act, but we’d never done a capital campaign or fundraising of any kind. The Gaskill team walked us through the project, and when the cost rose from $9 million to $12 million then to $34 million, they weren’t fazed. After helping us secure our first two donations, they there with us through each step until we cut the ribbon on a center the Memphis community needed and deserved. I highly recommend them for any project. ”
“Gaskill Strategies is a premier fundraising consultant that we have worked with successfully on numerous religious and nonprofit campaigns. With their hard work, integrity, innovation and experience they make raising funds for worthwhile organizations a pleasant and successful experience.”
— William Orgel, Principal President/CEO Tower Ventures
“Hiring Gaskill Strategies was the smartest decision we made for our campaign. Kim and Linda brought expertise, strategy, and vast experience that they applied to our specific case for support. Their data-driven approach and efficient use of time, budget, and volunteers gave our campaign momentum and achievable goals and inspired confidence within our Board. They are creative, dependable, and a fun team to work with. I would not hesitate to hire them again.”
— Albert L. Throckmorton, Head of School, St. Mary’s Episcopal School
“For Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, Gaskill Strategies was more than a consultant - they were a strategic thought partner when we needed one most. Their talented and experienced team knows that fundraising is about so much more than mailing letters. They helped us understand how to build the team structure, processes, systems and stewardship plan we needed to tell our story in a compelling way while honoring the commitment we were asking our donors to make. They pointed out pitfalls and shared philosophies for creating sustained and lasting impact that are still forming the underpinning of our fundraising plan today. Their honesty and transparency created trust and made it fun and easy to collaborate.”
— Jen Andrews, CEO, Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
“It’s really been an extraordinary journey of learning, discovery, and growth. Thank you for all you taught me about organization building!”
— Virginia Murphy, Founder Playback Memphis
“The Gaskill Strategies team is easy to work with and tremendously thorough. Their approach set a tone that generated great discussion and ultimately yielded a first-class board development plan that CodeCrew has used to grow its board thoughtfully and strategically. If your organization seeks to reach the next level, Gaskill Strategies is well positioned to be your guide.”
— Meka Egwuekwe, Executive Director, Code Crew
“When I think of our friends at Gaskill strategies, I think of the words of Holly Golightly, in Breakfast at Tiffany’s - ‘Anyone who ever gave you confidence, you owe them a lot.’ And we sure owe Kim, Linda and John a lot! Our organization needed to grow our fundraising efforts to meet the expanding needs of our mission. We needed a formal fundraising plan and simple and effective strategies to raise money quickly. The task seemed totally daunting. But the team at Gaskill Strategies made it easy and dare I say …fun! Kim and Linda gave us invaluable tools and encouragement that we have continued to lean on year after year. Our fundraising has blossomed thanks to their help.”
— Herbie Krisle, Executive Director, Page Robbins
“Kim Gaskill is as creative and innovative as any person I know. John Gaskill is an exceptional writer among his many talents. Together they have formed, in Gaskill Strategies, LLC, a firm that could help any potential client—in the areas of strategic planning and fundraising, public relations, communications, branding and messaging, and in so many other ways. My wife, Barbara, and I have thoroughly enjoyed every single time we have worked with this highly professional team over the years.”
“Gaskill Strategies has been a valued collaborative partner with Girls Inc. of Memphis to craft and disseminate our messaging to the community and stakeholders. John has a collaborative style and skilled focus that allowed us to write and mobilize effective eblast newsletters, a rebranded website and ongoing media placements. This communications support helped us increase our donor data base and financial stability.”
— Lisa Moore, President and CEO, Girls Inc. of Memphis
