Sanford Health

“The Gobel team quickly became and continues to be a part of the Sanford family.  They are incredibly responsive, always can be counted on to turn on a dime and produce high quality work.  I could not have asked for a more professional, high integrity, creative or hard-working group.“

-Brian Mortenson

President, Sanford Health Foundation

When billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford made a $100 million gift to Sanford Health to cure breast cancer, he asked that part of the gift be used to create a national grassroots fundraising movement that would raise $1 billion in 10 years.  Sanford Health trusted the Gobel team to create the plan and to serve as the interim team while Gobel , at the same time, led the recruitment of the permanent staff.  Gobel delivered on all fronts including the successful launch of a direct mail campaign, a best-in-class website, and the recruitment of the top executives.

Nebraska Medical Center

“Their insight, wisdom and expertise have allowed me to see health care philanthropy in a whole new light. The clarity they bring to complex problems allows me to be more effective in executing necessary fundraising strategies.”

Randall Hallett

Executive Director for Development

NMC hired Gobel in 2011 to assist in the transformation of their development program from one focused on annual gifts and special events to major gifts fundraising.  Specific work has included Major Gift Officer training, the design of a new physician engagement program, and physician training, development of a medical concierge program, design of a new volunteer structure, and ongoing and strategic counsel on a variety of development programs.


LifeBridge Health

“The Gobel team’s expertise has made it possible for us to move ahead with key initiatives and see real progress in fine tuning our program.  With their help, our new strategic plan has the potential to double our revenue in the next 5-7 years.”

Julie Cox

Vice President, Development

LifeBridge  hired Gobel in 2011 to, initially, support the Office of Development’s goal to increase their major gift productivity.  Specific work included training on key steps and metrics for high performance major gift fundraising, review and reassignment of prospects where appropriate, introduction of a new physician engagement program and implementation of new systems for database management.  Additional work has included physician and board training programs, research of performance and best practices at peer institutions and development of multi -year strategic plan.


MedStar Health

“We have only just begun our relationship with Gobel, but they have already become an indispensable partner.  I was so pleased to find advisors who not only share my philosophy, but are hands-on and really know their craft.”

Bruce Bartoo

Senior Vice President for Philanthropy

MedStar hired Gobel in 2011 to assist in the identification and implementation of best practices for its central office of philanthropy services.  Specific work includes new performance metrics for all staff, philanthropic expectations for board members, engagement strategies for physicians, expectations for senior leadership at hospitals, and reallocation of time away from special events and annual gifts to major gifts for staff.  Gobel is also providing strategic training to development staff on the Key Steps and Key Metrics in major gift fundraising.