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WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE BRIGHTDOT LEADERSHIP
What Our Clients Have to Say
“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!”
Nancy O'Donnell-WilsonBroward College
“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.”
Dr. Timothy BeardPHSC President
“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.”
DR. RICH LINTON NC STATE UNIVERSITY
“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.”
LENNIE BARTONMEREDITH COLLEGE
“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!”
JAN MERIWETHERBARTON COLLEGE
“Bill’s skills should be bottled and prescribed for every fundraiser—professional or volunteer—who seeks to do this work right.”
DIONNE JACKSONLEHIGH UNIVERSITY
“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.”
KATHRYN CASTELLOESNC COMMUNITY COLLEGES
“Bill Crouch and his team at BrightDot have provided invaluable fundraising education for our members. His experiences as a successful fundraiser and college president position him and his talented associates as experts in their field. Bill combines education on both the hard and soft skills that are critical to a high achieving fundraising operation.”
CHRIS DUDLEYHIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
“Bill Crouch and his team at BrightDot have been tremendous accountability partners for the Shelton Leadership Center at NC State, while providing coaching and mentoring and so much more. Without a doubt, Bill puts his heart and soul into his work, lending his trademark energy and creativity to our campaign to bring our program to the next level, while generously sharing with his development wisdom. I’ve yet to come away from a meeting with him without some new idea that I can successfully apply to my campaign action plan.”
BARBARA MULKEYGENERAL HUGH SHELTON LEADERSHIP CENTER
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Triangle Business Legend Barbara Mulkey Joins Fundraising Specialists BrightDot as Senior Growth & Development Strategist
“It took a few years for the timing to be perfect, but when something is meant to be, you make it happen,” laughs Bill Crouch, Founder and CEO of BrightDot,
BrightDot March 9, 2023

American Ancestors Selects Triangle-based BrightDot for New Philanthropic Fundraising Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Raleigh, N.C. – February 1, 2023 – In the past months, most Americans have heard how genealogy and DNA testing is being used as a powerful
BrightDot February 9, 2023

Mike Reynolds Tapped as Vice President of Talent Development for Triangle-based Fundraising Consultancy, BrightDot
Raleigh, N.C. – January 31, 2023 – Mike Reynolds is expanding his current role as Senior Consultant with the seven-year-old fundraising leader, BrightDot. He is charged with the expansion of
BrightDot February 1, 2023