Woodlawn Hospital - Rochester, Indiana became a client just before the economy took a dive. With great persistence, the volunteers responded to our direction and management to bring the campaign in over goal, raising almost $1.4 million on a campaign objective of $1.25 million. Upon completion of the campaign, WK&C was asked to transform their Development Council into the Woodlawn Foundation. We have since helped to incorporate their foundation, conducted a board development program to enlist ideal members, and work now on building the foundation's infrastructure, programming, and donor recognition system.

Madison, Indiana Mayor Tim Armstrong approached WK&C to conduct a study of the Madison Parks and Recreation Department because some of its venues were perhaps not operating as efficiently as possible. A study included a series of confidential interviews, research and audits, and meetings with key city staff members and Park Board members about the department and its operations.

Early in 2010, we provided recommendations that are leading to significant changes. Working in the field of government was an eye-opening experience. As our findings report was broadcast over the local cable television channel, we were uncertain of the response. However, we received numerous compliments from those who thought our recommendations were valuable.

We directed a capital campaign for Taylorville Memorial Hospital - Taylorville, Illinois. The campaign was just underway in the community solicitation phase when the economy soured. With great perseverance and adapting to a new reality, the campaign exceeded its $1.25 million goal by raising $1.8 million. During the campaign, one of the Community Gifts Division Chairs approached us about changing professions and entering the field of philanthropy. About 6 months later, the position of Executive Director became available at the Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County, Inc.- Madison, Indiana. That Illinois volunteer, Bill Barnes, was ultimately selected as the new Executive Director of our local community foundation. Sometimes you never know what impact your profession has on your volunteers and the people you touch. We - and Madison - are lucky to have him.