"In August, we closed our fiscal year with the best fundraising results in our 180-year history. It was a 40% increase in giving results over our previous best year, 2023, which was also a significant record. Our recent success has included many seven-figure gifts. Thank you, BrightDot, for your guidance and helping us rise to new heights!"

Working with Bill Crouch has been an invaluable experience for our advancement team. Bill has a unique ability to break down complex fundraising strategies into clear, tangible action steps that are both achievable in the short term and sustainable for the long term. His approach ensures that progress never feels overwhelming, but that each step builds momentum with clarity and purpose. Additionally, he provides outlines, tools, and frameworks that help guide our planning and implementation. One of the most impactful aspects of Bill’s coaching is his steady reminder of the power of story. He helps his clients stay rooted in mission, meaning, and the relationship-first mindset that truly drives fundraising success.

"The Shelton Leadership Center has seen firsthand the transformative power BrightDot brings to the philanthropic landscape. Through Bill's guidance, our board gained a deeper understanding of how their leadership directly impacts our mission's sustainability. As a result, we've exponentially grown our endowment, achieved 100% annual giving from our board members—both in time and treasure—and established a thriving board development committee that allowed us to sunset the General's Cabinet with confidence. BrightDot has not only strengthened our fundraising capacity but also ignited a culture of philanthropy that will sustain us for years to come. Their team is extraordinary—visionary partners who inspire, empower, and deliver results. I could not recommend them more highly."

“If there was ever a doubt in my mind that we were not headed in the right direction (and there never was), today confirmed in my heart and mind that all the right people have come together to make this campaign happen. YOU are the right team for us, and I am beyond grateful for the level of passion, commitment and patience you have demonstrated with me and my team and the college overall. Thank you!”

“More than anything, over the past few years, BrightDot has helped to raise the philanthropic standard and culture of philanthropy at PHSC - unmatched in the College’s 49-year history. Our major stakeholders have exemplified a spirit of giving that is unmatched by no other Institution in the Florida College System.”

“BrightDot helped our college understand how we can optimize our fundraising team and relationships with stakeholders so that we can strategically build around our research, teaching, and outreach priorities.”

“The Emotional Intelligence work done for our major gift officers by Bill and his staff has allowed us to do a lot of revealing self-evaluation and develop individual improvement plans going forward.”

“Bill’s skills should be bottled and prescribed for every fundraiser—professional or volunteer—who seeks to do this work right.”

“I thought yesterday was very insightful. Well worth doing. Your whole process continues to be like no other consultant I have ever worked with. No fluff, no “big dream”, everything has a purpose that moves us forward one step at a time. Thank you!”

“I cannot say enough good things about BrightDot’s services. Their team threw themselves into developing content for our annual conference — working overtime and with great professionalism and energy. To cap it all off, Bill Crouch presented an inspirational closing keynote for us. He is extremely talented. We’ve been blessed to work with this outstanding firm. I highly recommend them.”

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your vast knowledge and experience with Kristen and me. Your insight, encouragement, and clarity were truly invaluable, and we are grateful for your willingness to pour into Spring Valley's growth and mission.