Pace University Based on the recommendations developed during the Campaign Feasibility Study process, Orr Group is partnering with Pace University to lead and manage a historic $185M comprehensive campaign.
Situation Ranked the #1 private four-year college in the nation for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, Pace University (Pace) provides a transformative education for its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Pace prepares students to become leaders in their fields with an education that combines exceptional academics with real-world experiences including internships, research, clinicals, civic engagement, and study abroad.
Solution Having raised over $85M in the first phase of its comprehensive campaign, Pace retained Orr Group to conduct a Campaign Feasibility Study to determine the feasibility of raising an additional $65M over the next five years. As part of the Feasibility Study, Orr Group worked with Pace to develop priorities and a strategy for the University’s next phase of campaign fundraising. During this process, we interviewed over 40 key staff members and stakeholders, developed case for support materials, and presented a fundraising road map with recommendations focused on: Activating Pace’s Development Committee to serve as the Campaign Committee Aligning campaign priorities with the priorities of key stakeholders Increasing corporate and foundation efforts, and Developing Annual Fund language, strategy, and segmentation to have a stronger appeal to donors. Following the completion of the Campaign Feasibility Study, Pace hired Orr Group to manage the campaign. Currently, we are focused on recruiting campaign leadership, developing a lead gift prospect pipeline, revamping the Annual Fund, finalizing case for support materials and developing cultivation strategies for existing donors. With Orr Group’s support, Pace is on track to raise $65M over the next 5 years.