“I have had the good fortune of working with Jaques & Company three times over the past sixteen years and have nothing but the utmost respect and regard for the entire staff and for the leadership and advice they impart. Our “hand and glove” partnership with them gives us a great sense of comfort and security. Little conservative Tenacre is probably not the easiest school for which to lead, but when those difficult conversations need to be had, I place complete confidence in Nancy and Bill (and Tracey during feasibility). Time and again I have seen the influence you have had on our Board and other volunteers. Your wisdom and advice (beyond fund-raising strategies) concerning volunteer dynamics, leadership issues, staffing and much more are invaluable bonuses. Even knowing that you deal with many other institutions in the Boston area, and most certainly you cross paths with our donors elsewhere, you are the “Rock of Gibraltar” when it comes to confidentiality and integrity. Jaques & Company was built on a reputation of years of trust, confidence, high integrity, genuine respect and high standards. I would expect nothing less from them.”

Julie Gray
Former Director of Development
Tenacre Country Day School
Wellesley, MA

"Lesley and I want to express our thanks for your efforts and guidance during the long haul of our successful campaign. At times we were skeptical that success was assured, but Tracey always kept a positive attitude and pushed us to believe in our ultimate goal. From feasibility, to our last meeting this week, Lesley and I have been pleased with the quality of your ideas and willingness to deal with some of our idiosyncrasies. While we did not always follow your advice to the letter, the results speak for themselves. Tracey, you were a trooper to make the journey to Newport and listen to our sometimes long--winded campaign committee meetings, but you were steadfast with your support and belief in our school."

Whitney C. Slade
Head of School
St. Michael's Country Day School
Newport, RI

"Elizabeth Reynolds and Jaques & Company helped Pingree School to construct a financial model for our strategic planning. With all of the issues surrounding enrollment and tuition management on the revenue side, and operating and capital expense control on the cost side, we looked to Elizabeth to help us develop a financial model that works. She also provided some benchmarking to make sure that we were in line with the different strategic options under consideration. We didn't want a report that simply sat on a shelf and gathered dust. We wanted a tool that we could use real time to help us understand the financial implications of strategic alternatives. That is exactly what Elizabeth delivered for us."

Richard C. Bane
Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair
Pingree School
South Hamilton, MA

"With the end of our first capital campaign upon us, Jaques & Company was able to provide the necessary guidance and insight to help our organization re-establish mission and goals, and ultimately draft a comprehensive strategic plan to guide us through our upcoming post-campaign years. The help of the Jaques team, along with the resources they are able to provide to non-profits, was invaluable as the Boston Latin School Association planned for this next important chapter in its organizational history."

David S. Weiner
President & CEO
Boston Latin School Association
Boston, MA
weiner@blsa.org

"Jaques & Company provided our school with professional advice, guidance and support that enabled us to successfully implement and complete two building and endowment campaigns. Bill's involvement with the board of trustees, staff, parents, alumni and volunteers impacted our community by keeping us focused on the importance of our fund-raising efforts, tying them to the mission of the school. Having been a parent, trustee, and director of development, Bill understood how a school worked and was always willing to strategize or dissect long and short-term thoughts and plans by phone, fax or email. We recognize the care Bill and his associates showed during the feasibility interviews and appreciate the encouragement they showed as the development office balanced the needs and work required to complete a successful campaign and annual fund drive."

Linda Fenton
Director of Development and Alumni Relations
Charles River School
Dover, MA
lfenton@charlesriverschool.org

"The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum is fortunate to have secured the counsel of William L. Jaques & Company in preparing for and executing its $16.3-million Campaign for Preserving the Heritage of the Bay. As we began our work together in 1998, Bill Jaques and his colleagues asked fundamental questions about our mission and the projected programmatic impact of campaign success. In short, we got a lot clearer about our institutional story and the importance of this campaign in transforming this museum. Having just completed our campaign successfully, we're pleased to continue our relationship in the post-campaign period."

John R. Valliant
Executive Director
410-745-2916
jvalliant@cbmm.org

"When the Boston Athenaeum was undertaking its first capital campaign in more than a century, we knew that a cookie-cutter approach to major fund-raising wouldn’t work. Carol Rosner and Bill Jaques worked with our Campaign Committee, Trustees, and staff to develop a campaign that respected the traditions of our membership while maximizing our opportunities to raise significant funds. As a result, we exceeded our original $19 million goal by $10 million and won support from a broader range of constituencies than ever before. We have very much appreciated their strong but sensitive leadership."

Beth Kopley
Former Director of Development
Current Associate Vice President, Advancement
California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA
ekopley@calarts.edu

"The Museum’s capital campaign, which had floundered in its first year under different counsel, positively took wing under the guidance of William L. Jaques and Company. Making a concerted effort to understand the Museum’s culture and core constituency, they brought renewed focus and energy to the volunteers and staff, helped to set realistic goals and the strategies to meet them, and set the stage for long-term development success. As a result, the campaign exceeded its goal and was completed three years ahead of schedule. Needless to say, we are delighted to continue our partnership with Bill Jaques and his associates!"

Helena Hartnett
Director of Development
508-991-8641 x12
hhartnett@whalingmuseum.org

“I can honestly say that my working relationship with William L. Jaques & Co. has been the most enjoyable, energizing, and profitable of any consultant/client relationship I have experienced. Any good consultant will give you a “workout” when he/she is on campus, but the difference I find in working with William L. Jaques & Co. is the value-added you receive when your consultant is OFF campus. Regular telephone appointments, attention to (your) details, and a higher level of personal service set the Jaques firm apart from the others. I can speak for the campaign leadership who truly feel that Bill is a part of the team, not just as a busy consultant “passing through”, because he knows us all so well! We feel very connected and extremely well served."

Gary E. Monnier
Director of Development
513-272-5355
gary.monnier@7hills.org

"William L. Jaques & Company and The Gunnery have been a very good match. They understand how schools work and what a head of school, a board of trustees, and a development team need for support. They have led us through dialogue and collaboration to develop a stronger sense of where we're going. Their direction on the manifold tasks essential to a successful development office has brought clarity where complexity could have easily led to confusion. Their deliberate, conscientious preparation for meetings, precision of thought, skill in building consensus among a wide range of personalities and ability to balance multiple priorities while simultaneously moving forward with a full schedule are admirable. Nancy Sullivan Skinner has enabled The Gunnery board to consider the wisdom of a new direction in development philosophy for the school and has done so with an invaluable emphasis on process. She has moved the development team forward with a program that has met the school's needs and she has delivered impressive short-term results."

Susan G. Graham
Head of School
860-868-7334
grahams@gunnery.org