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Susan Holt has a successful 25-year track record as a development professional. She has helped to develop nearly $1 billion in philanthropic resources for leading institutions. Over the course of her career, Susan has managed comprehensive campaigns ranging from $10 million (Vanderbilt School of Nursing) to $150 million (Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center) to $1.3 billion (Weill Cornell Medical College). Susan has served in leadership roles in major institutions including Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville), Weill Cornell Medical College (New York City), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (Cleveland) and National Jewish Health (Denver). Drawing on her many years of experience, she founded Vision Philanthropy Group in 2009, and collaborates with strategic partners nationwide.
Vision Philanthropy Group is located in Nashville, Tennessee and works with clients throughout the U.S.
Known for her donor-centric and strategic approach, Susan has helped institutions and philanthropists marry their shared dreams and priorities, resulting in transformational gifts and stronger institutions. Susan’s experience includes working in small organizations and large complex ones.
Susan's wisdom and commitment to meaningful philanthropy helped us articulate our vision and create the philanthropic underpinning for a world-class Cancer Center.
Whether your organization
- Is considering or is embarking upon a campaign,
- Needs help enhancing your advancement program and building major gifts,
- Is developing a strategic fundraising plan,
- Needs guidance and creative approaches in board and volunteer development,
- Is assessing strategies to improve fundraising productivity, or
- Needs strategic fundraising communications plans and collateral materials such as case statements, tailored proposals or a video,
We will work with your board, leaders and staff to identify problems, assess opportunities, and partner with you to design and execute tailored plans that deliver results. VPG concentrates on helping organizations build long-term relationships that will endure, accomplish institutional goals, and benefit both your institution and your donors.
Experienced, expert counsel will save you time, make sure you are on the right path and maximize giving. We are focused and strategic, providing
- Transformational Planning
- Strategic Communications
- Transformational Action
What is Transformational Planning and Action? All donors want to know that their gifts, no matter the size, will make a difference in the life of the organization and especially to the mission it serves. Rather than affecting solely a gift transaction, transformational planning and action combined with strategic communications integrates the donor and institutional vision with a deep understanding of legacy, and an appreciation of future impact. It enables donors to understand his or her role in the “big picture”, it engages them in achievements and it demonstrates the urgency of need. The approach emphasizes leveraging and builds lasting relationships for meaningful philanthropic investments.