We believe philanthropy can make a dramatic and positive impact on the lives of a nonprofit organization and its clients.
We believe a nonprofit organization dedicated to thoughtful and professional fundraising can improve greatly the lives of those it serves.
We believe a nonprofit organization deserves experienced and dedicated fundraising counsel with a proven track record of success.
We believe a nonprofit organization deserves fundraising counsel that focuses on its goals and dreams to advance the organization’s mission and vision.
We believe a nonprofit organization is best served when volunteer leadership and professional staff are engaged in an honest and ethical manner by professional fundraising counsel.
We believe a nonprofit organization’s fundraising success is defined by the gifts they secure, the engagement of new supporters in the life of the organization and the achievement of its vision.
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1316 West 15th Avenue
Suite 200
Emporia, Kansas 66801
SCARF has learned much about identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors from Swanson House--not just for our capital campaign, but also for our future efforts. We would not have a successful campaign without them.
- Suzi Thien Executive Director Sunlight Children's Advocacy & Rights Foundation in El Dorado, KS
"Our fundraising counsel was extraordinary. We structured and conducted a campaign that first engaged members of the community as donors which then qualified us to successfully engage out-of-community and out-of-state funders. Swanson House understands fundraising."
- Raymond Rogers Board President Corner House
"Working with Jennifer Curzon, we were able to broaden our fundraising knowledge and skills while conducting our first-ever multi-million dollar campaign. We stretched our board giving and inspired our entire community to come together in support of those we serve."
- Brian and Marilyn Bisbee Executive Directors Carthage Crisis Center
"Robert’s expertise, professional drive and congeniality were significant factors in helping our organization successfully navigate and succeed at our first ever multi-million dollar campaign."
- Phyllis Haynes Executive Director Arkansas Food Bank
"It has been our privilege to work with Robert Swanson. He has been more than fundraising counsel--he has been a mentor, strategist, motivator and guide."
- Connie Rasmussen Executive Director Chadron State Foundation
"Robert has played a key role in ensuring that our campaign is successful. Always professional, always knowledgeable, always kind and supportive, Robert is a true gentleman and a professional who cares about his clients and the people they serve.”
- Michael Manning President Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
"We have to raise more than 20% of our operating budget through our annual fund program. Swanson helped us create the plan, the structure and provided the persistent push we needed to be successful."
- Jamie Phillips, CEO Marland Children’s Home
"Swanson was the perfect match for us. I was a new nonprofit executive and this was the Art Council's first multi-million dollar campaign. The expertise, knowledge, experience and ability to inspire served us incredibly well. Art and culture in our community benefited greatly."
- Melissa Windsor Executive Director Emporia Arts Council
“Swanson House consultants have helped us transform Camp Wood. Their sincere, honest attitude of raising money serves everyone well. Our staff, volunteer leaders, donors and, most importantly, the children and families we serve have benefited from our partnership with Swanson House.”
- Ken Wold Executive Director Camp Wood YMCA
"Swanson's message was powerful. 'Have courage for those you serve. Fundraising is tough, and challenging, and incredibly rewarding work if you remember who is depending on you to succeed.’ We succeeded because of Swanson's experience, knowledge and motivation."
- Chris Martin Executive Director McAlester Boys & Girls Club