Selected Clients and Testimonials

Peggy Gordon connects people with ideas.
The results speak for themselves.

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)

Interim Director, Capital Campaign

Peggy Gordon Consulting provided interim leadership for the completion of a $10M Capital Campaign. The fundraising goal was exceeded with Peggy Gordon serving as the Director of Building Orthopaedics Capital Campaign.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) hired Peggy Gordon Consulting to complete the final phase of our Building Orthopaedics Capital Campaign. With a goal of raising $7M dollars, and nine months remaining in the campaign, Peggy was able to work with volunteer leadership and staff to exceed the fundraising goal and generate close to $10M. Peggy’s expertise in association fundraising and corporate sponsorship provided AAOS the leadership to surpass our capital campaign goals and expectations.

Karen L. Hackett, FACHE, CAE
Chief Executive Office (Retired)
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Rosemont, Illinois

American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)

Strategic Counsel for Fund for Innovation in Healthcare Leadership, Corporate Partnerships Program and Professional Recruitment

On an ongoing basis Peggy Gordon Consulting has offered ACHE strategic support for the following key projects:

  • Provided strategic counsel for a five-month fundraising campaign that generated over $1M.
  • Provided interim leadership for the Corporate Partnerships Program.
  • Provided a recruitment strategy to identify candidates for the Vice President of Development position.
  • Provided ongoing strategic counsel to grow revenue generated by the Corporate Partnerships Program.
  • Provided an assessment and evaluation of the Fund Development Program and made recommendations for an enhanced program including a revised case statement.

As Vice President of Development at ACHE Peggy Gordon played a key role in the development and implementation of a successful Corporate Partnership and Fund Development Program. Given Peggy’s expertise, we reached out to her after she launched Peggy Gordon Consulting to work with us on a Tribute campaign for our retiring CEO. Peggy’s skills and depth of knowledge helped us far exceed our fundraising goals. We could not be more pleased.

Deborah J. Bowen, FACHE, CAE
President & CEO
American College of Healthcare Executives
Chicago, Illinois

American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)

Strategic Counsel for Fundraising and Sponsorship Development

Peggy Gordon Consulting provided strategic counsel in the development and launch of an annual all-inclusive Corporate Sponsorship and individual giving program. Interim program leadership was provided to successfully secure annual fundraising goals and recruitment of new program leadership.

Peggy Gordon Consulting provided both expertise and experience to lead AOSSM through an assessment of our existing corporate sponsorship and individual giving opportunities. An annual all-inclusive corporate sponsorship initiative and fundraising strategy were developed. Peggy also provided interim program leadership to achieve annual sponsorship revenue goals and to recruit and onboard new program leadership.

Greg Dummer, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Rosemont, Illinois

American Specialty Toy Retailing Association (ASTRA)

Strategic Counsel for Foundation Development

Peggy Gordon Consulting provided strategic counsel in the development of a non-profit strategy for the newly created ASTRA Foundation. Market research conducted with key stakeholders and facilitated discussions with the Board of Directors provided insights for strategy development.

Peggy Gordon Consulting provided leadership and expertise in determining a strategic focus for the work of our newly created foundation. Peggy facilitated essential market research engaging both the staff and the Board of Directors. Her ability to solicit and share important insights and ideas from key stakeholders is a testament to her ability as a fundraising professional.

Kimberly Mosley, CAE, CPE
Former President
American Specialty Toy Retailing Association
Chicago, Illinois

Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)

Strategic Counsel for Fundraising and Program Development

Peggy Gordon Consulting provided an evaluation and assessment of current fundraising practices, which resulted in the development of an enhanced fundraising opportunity and strategic case statement.

Peggy Gordon Consulting provided the Arthroscopic Association of North American (AANA) fundraising knowledge, experience and expertise to create a Fund Development Program and case statement built on best practices and customized strategies to achieve the organization’s fundraising objectives and financial goals.

Laura M. Downes, CAE
Executive Director
Arthroscopy Association of North America
Rosemont, Illinois

Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD)

Strategic Counsel for Corporate Sponsorship Program Development

Peggy Gordon Consulting provided strategic counsel in the development, implementation and leadership of an annual all-inclusive Corporate Sponsorship opportunity. The project began with a customized feasibility study, included Board engagement and met budgeted revenue in year one, and 100% retention during a pandemic in year two.

Peggy Gordon Consulting, LLC, as our sponsorship consultant, determined the feasibility and planned the development and implementation of an annual all-inclusive Corporate Sponsorship opportunity. Our Corporate Sponsorship program is built on best practices and provides a unique sponsorship opportunity that successfully attracts industry support. Entering into our second year of the Corporate Sponsorship Program, the results have greatly exceeded our budgeted expectations.

Ken Cohen
Chief Executive Officer (Retired)
Association of California Healthcare Districts
Sacramento, California

Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES)

Formerly American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE)
Market Research

Peggy Gordon Consulting provided strategic counsel and support for the following:

  • Conducted a review and assessment of the organization’s Industry Council. The results of comprehensive interviews with Council members provided a direction for future program growth.
  • Conducted an environmental scan of technology companies and start-ups new to the Diabetes management market for future partnership opportunities.
  • Researched technology products highlighted in the launch of a new product website.

When we decided to begin a review and assessment of our corporate relations I reached out to Peggy Gordon Consulting. Over the past 20 years I have worked with Peggy in developing and implementing two successful corporate sponsorship programs. I knew that Peggy could provide the expertise needed to strategically enhance our program and provide additional value for our industry partners.

Charles J. MacFarlane, FACHE, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
Formerly American Association of Diabetes Educators
Chicago, Illinois

Elior North America

Strategic Counsel for Sponsorship Development

Peggy Gordon Consulting collaborated with Meals on Wheels America in the development of a customized Corporate Sponsorship for Elior North America/Valley Services offering brand alignment and membership outreach.

Elior North America hired Peggy Gordon Consulting, LLC to develop a comprehensive customized sponsorship opportunity with Meals on Wheels America. Peggy’s experience and expertise provided a strong foundation for the development of a successful partnership and Conference Title Sponsorship for Elior North America/Valley Services.

Brian Poplin
President & Chief Executive Officer (Retired)
Elior North America
Charlotte, North Carolina

Glenview Park District

Interim Sponsorship Program Leadership

Peggy Gordon Consulting provided interim leadership of the Corporate Sponsorship Program during a six-month management transition. Under Peggy’s direction additional sponsors were identified, secured, and contracted. A pipeline of qualified prospects was researched and developed for future Corporate Sponsor solicitations.

Peggy Gordon is an absolute pleasure to work with. She has a mind that is always working to draw connections and find opportunities. She is highly organized and is able to work on multiple solicitations and proposals at once, keeping everything running smoothly through the process. She takes care to continually check back with sponsors and prospective sponsors to ensure that all of her work meets their goals and objectives, which builds strong, lasting relationships.

Jena Johnson
Director of Brand Strategies and Community Engagement
Glenview Park District
Glenview, Illinois