Testimonials

“The professional manner in which Horizons approached our volunteers was very evident and many have expressed their appreciation for your visit. Our trustees were equally impressed during the time you had with them. Even though we have made the decision not to undertake a campaign at this time, the information you gathered will be invaluable as we look toward a future effort.”
Steve Owens, Vice President for University Advancement and President/CEO, Arkansas State University Foundation

“When I assumed my present role with Baptist Health Foundation, we contracted with Horizons Stewardship Company to conduct a development audit. With Horizons’ findings and good advice, we made some structural changes so people could grow professionally and use their skills and strengths more effectively. As a result, our team is energized, motivated, and excelling at even higher levels.

…and Horizons Stewardship Company have my greatest respect, my utmost trust, and my highest recommendation.”
Diane Harrison, CFRE Executive Vice President, Baptist Health Foundation

“As a client of Horizons Stewardship, I would highly recommend their services to any Boys & Girls Club for capital fundraising. Our club had a feasibility study done first which was very important to our campaign. This was our first Capital Campaign and we interviewed several applicants...but were most impressed by this group.”

Cathy Andrasik, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Clubs

“I cannot say enough about Paul’s willingness to be available to this inexperienced development officer. He has taken calls many days and evenings, and with patience and thoroughness, has answered questions and given advice. Paul has spent many hours in planning sessions and has coached me in the delicate matter of ‘the ask.’ His many years of experience in the field of development and his ability to communicate his ideas simply and succinctly have been invaluable to me. He has gone well beyond the ‘expected’ in time and commitment, to help us reach our goals. Paul’s outstanding reputation as a fundraiser, both locally and nationally, is well deserved.”

Lyn Whaley, Director of Development, Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home & Family Services Inc.

“This is to recommend Dr. Paul Gardner, Senior Partner of Horizons Stewardship Company, as a full service fundraising professional. Paul is leading and guiding the most aggressive campaign ever in the history of York College. My appreciation for Paul extends beyond his professional experience for one central reason--he deeply cares about his clients and is personally committed to their success. Because of his extensive experience in higher education and his understanding of ‘the academic community,’ he also serves as a personal consultant to me on a variety of educational issues beyond campus financial development.
Wayne Baker, President, York College

“Your ability to spend one evening with our board and staff and arrive at such keen insights was astounding. We learned so much from your experience and observations from your long history in the development business.”
Shellee Morrison, CEO, Maude Carpenter Children's Home Wichita, KS

“Wow! You really broadened my ‘horizons’! I very much enjoyed our training session with you and I really learned a lot. I am truly excited about the campaign here and the personal growth opportunities it presents.”

Gina Garrett, Lyon College