"I have had the pleasure of working with Renaissance Group for more than two decades, both in my previous role as a corporate foundation funder and now as a nonprofit leader. At YSS, RGI has been instrumental in advancing key projects at Iowa Homeless Youth Centers, YSS of North Iowa and most recently, Ember Recovery Campus. RGI’s professionalism, strategic insight and ability to guide complex campaigns are exceptional. Across all roles, I have consistently found their expertise and collaborative approach an asset to any initiative."

- Andrew Allen, president & CEO

"RGI was the right choice to help with our campaign. Their outside perspective and common sense counsel was very valuable. Would we use them again? Absolutely."

- Jeff Chelesvig, President & CEO

"We hired Renaissance Group, Inc. to help us create, test, and manage a capital campaign that would help change the way the community viewed the need for affordable workforce homeownership opportunities. David was a pleasure to work with and provided insight, expertise, and accountability throughout the Pre-Campaign and subsequent Campaign Processes. I can confidently say that working with RGI and David helped ensure we were successful in reaching our end goal – for both fundraising and community education."

- Jenna Ekstrom, Executive VP of Strategy

"Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with Renaissance Group in various capacities. In every instance, they have demonstrated professionalism, deep knowledge, and a remarkable understanding of giving trends. I particularly appreciate their thoroughness in researching project feasibility and their proactive approach that empowers organizations to take the lead. By fostering strong relationships and building campaign understanding before ever requesting financial support, they set the stage for meaningful and successful initiatives."

- Mindy Gress
President
Okoboji Foundation

"Renaissance Group was the leadership we needed when starting our fundraising campaign. The RGI team was insightful, professional, easy to work with and experienced. Our campaign was a success largely because of the leadership in grants, feasibility studies and meetings with supporters."

- Sunday Ford
Assistant Director/Environmental Education Coordinator
Sioux County Conservation Board
Prairie Woods Nature Center

"We partnered with the Renaissance Group in 2023 as we embarked on a multi-million dollar hospital expansion and renovation project. Since then, the RGI team have provided comprehensive, reliable and expert knowledge as we navigate towards reaching our capital campaign goal. With strategic counsel and expertise, our campaign has been a tremendous success. If you’re planning to launch a campaign, I highly and genuinely suggest working with the RGI team to help you reach your fundraising goals."

- Teresa Wirtjers
Public Relations/Foundation Director
Loring Hospital

"Renaissance Group was instrumental in guiding us through the critical steps needed for the development of capital improvements on the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory's campus. RGI provided us with an easy-to-follow plan including the creation of campaign materials, setting a realistic funding goal and identifying potential donors. With Renaissance Group’s expert counsel, we successfully achieved our first capital campaign in more than 25 years."

- Mary Skopec, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Iowa Lakeside Laboratory Regents Resource Center

"Renaissance Group provides expert guidance, balancing ambition with realism to navigate our campaign’s feasibility and quiet phases. Josh's honest feedback, clear-headed approach, and partnership with our board and staff have been invaluable during a transformative time."

- Katie Hallman
Executive Director
Theatre Cedar Rapids

"Renaissance Group played a crucial role in helping a fledgling organization achieve what many people thought impossible. The initiative to develop one of the largest urban parks in the country was led primarily by a group of young next generation volunteer leaders, inexperienced in leading large community initiatives. RGI conducted our feasibility study and then planned, trained, supported and helped execute our capital campaign, surpassing our initial $9 million goal by more than $1 million."

- Sam Carrell
Founding Executive Director
Des Moines Water Works Park Foundation

"Having a good partner is important when embarking on these projects. From the beginning of the project, RGI provides important support to make the project successful."

- Hannah Inman
CEO
Great Outdoors Foundation