The encouragement we have received over the years from community leaders and our clients has reinforced our firm's commitment to philanthropy.

• "We were very impressed with Phillips & Associates' wide–ranging expertise, their ability to understand our particular circumstances, and their willingness to address unforeseen issues that arose during the course of the assignment."
  Yvonne Bell
  Director of Development
  Center Theatre Group

• "It was my pleasure to work together with Gary Phillips in the origin, development, execution and completion of the largest private fundraising campaign in the history of this metropolitan area."
  Henry T. Segerstrom
  Founding Chairman
  Orange County Performing Arts Center

• "I was particularly pleased with the Phillips’ firm thoughtful approach to, and comprehensive conduct of Whitworth’s Campaign Feasibility Study. The results and recommendations from their Study have been helpful in charting a fundraising course for the College over the next several years."
  Kristi Burns
  Vice President, Institutional Advancement
  Whitworth College – Spokane, Washington

• "Phillips & Associates has shown exceptional consulting skill and solid professional judgment in aiding Loyola to embark on the School’s largest and very successful capital campaign. I am also aware of other not-for-profit organizations that have benefited from the firm’s good counsel and assistance."
  Philip M. Hawley
  Chair of the Trustees
  Loyola High School

• "Gary and Susie (Pearce) were terrific in helping us organize the Foundation’s operations and governing board leadership following the death of the founder’s widow, bringing both their considerable organizational and motivational skills to bear."
  Edward E. Birch
  Chair
  Mosher Foundation – Santa Barbara

• "Phillips & Associates is a highly valued member of our entire ‘institutional development team’. Associates of the firm bring exceptional expertise combined with the unique ability to communicate their skills and motivate performance, which has been of extraordinary value in the success of our capital campaign."
  Jane Haderlein
  Vice President, Development
  Huntington Hospital

• "So much of the success of our campaign is the result of Gary Phillips’ wise counsel and encouragement. I know that we would not have been this successful without his guidance and participation on our team."
  David Winter
  President
  Westmont College

• "Gary was extraordinarily helpful in working with us – Trustees and senior staff alike – through a most thoughtful planning process for the first major capital campaign in the Smithsonian’s history."
  Elizabeth A.C. Perry
  Former Director, External Relations and Board Liaison
  Smithsonian Institution – National Museum of American History

• "When we look at how Helen (Bechtolt) with Phillips & Associates helped us redefine our fundraising for the School, her positive influence and our resulting fundraising success will be felt for years to come. She stimulated our board and others to become active in a previously dreaded activity – ‘FUNDRAISING’!"
  Tess Ayers
  Chair, Board of Trustees
  The Oaks School – Hollywood

• "With reduction and limitations in staffing we were challenged to move forward in a previously launched capital campaign for one of our major regional centers. Phillips & Associates stepped in and immediately assisted us to move forward in our campaign strategy and major gift solicitations. They were an invaluable resource in a challenging time."
  Leslie E. Stocker
  President
  Braille Institute

• "In my experience, Gary and his Associates have demonstrated top flight professionalism and sound judgment when working with top corporate leadership in the not-for-profit sector."
  Robert F. Erburu
  Chairman of the Board (Retired)
  Times Mirror Company

• "Phillips & Associates is a first-rate fundraising management consulting firm that listens carefully, and then tailors sensible solutions with client capabilities and sensitivities in mind."
  David Anderson
  Former Director
  San Francisco Zoological Society

• "Phillips & Associates demonstrated exceptional consulting sensitivity and solid professional judgment in adding Clark Art Institute in assessing plans for a major capital campaign. Their professional approach and integrity were lauded...and very much appreciated."
  Katie Ziglar
  Former Director of External Affairs
  Clark Art Institute – Massachusetts