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Development Guild/DDI client YMCA Cape Cod has been awarded a $750,000 Challenge Grant from the Kresge Foundation in support of their Y Capitalize Capital Campaign, an $8.5 million effort to renovate and expand their West Barnstable facility on Cape Cod. Serving as campaign counsel, Development Guild Senior Consultant John Haederle played an integral role in helping the YMCA of Cape Cod secure the Kresge award.

Development Guild has worked with many clients in successfully securing Kresge funding including the Austen Riggs Center, Pine Street Inn, Shakespeare & Company, United South End Settlements, and YMCA, South Shore. The $1 million grant awarded to Pine Street Inn was the largest Kresge Foundation grant ever awarded to a social service agency at the time.

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Cushing Academy, located in Ashburnham, MA seeks three fundraising professionals to join their growing development office: Chief Development Officer, Senior Major Gifts Officer, and Director of the Annual Fund. Cushing Academy offers students an outstanding education integrating academics, athletics, and visual and performing arts. The school is currently preparing for a campaign to celebrate its 150th anniversary. The Chief Development Officer will be responsible for creating a strategic fundraising plan, leading and managing the campaign, and overseeing development staff. The Senior Major Gift Officer will develop and implement fundraising strategies for top prospects. The Director of the Annual Fund will plan and execute a comprehensive Annual Giving Program.

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