"The training session provided by Bloom Metz Consulting made a BIG impact in a relatively short amount of time and gave us exactly what we asked for. Not only were we provided with specific tools that we could use immediately following the session, but because of the warmth and enthusiasm of the presentation, everyone in the room felt like they could get a gift from anyone."

Leslie Jacobson Kaye
Director of Major Gifts
The Curtis Institute of Music

"Thank you for the fundraising presentation - it was "tachlis" as we say in Yiddish - full of earthy, useful stuff. I am grateful to have been part of the day with you."
Rabbi Mark Biller
Adath Shalom Synagogue

"Thank you for a very helpful and engaging day! Looking forward to working with you to build community."
Rabbi Joel M. Levenson
Congregation B'nai Jacob

"Our Board members benefited from the one-day training session your company provided us and they're already focused on many of the issues presented."
Patrick Carroll
Delaware Humane Association
  
"Your company's Leadership Leads workshop was exactly what we needed.  The training put the whole concept of being on a board into context and gave us real, step-by-step, pragmatic guidance on managing our roles, committee structure and how to get the most out of meetings.  The training was great!"
Jamie Green
President
Congregation B'nai Tikvah
 
“You really listened when I shared what I thought the board needed. You built your presentations around the notion of empowering the board to be active rather than just sitting back passively."
Ellen Bernhardt
Head of School
Gerrard Berman Day School

"Your team did an outstanding job of not only delivering on the program exactly as we envisioned it, but you exceeded our expectations."
Alex Paley
President, Board of Trustees
Gerrard Berman Day School

“Not sure where to look for help as we considered different donor management software programs, we asked themyour company because of your overall experience with non-profit organizations. They agreed to conduct an analysis for us and their guidance has been terrific.”
Darren Sudman
Co-Founder
Simon’s Fund

"Thanks again for breathing fresh air into our organization! We are very excited about the end result of a successful and sustaining Development campaign.... Educated parents who are their kids' best advocates and kids getting exactly what they need to be productive adults!"
Ellen Coulson
Board President
Parent Information Center

"We value your expertise, professionalism and hands-on style. It has been a pleasure to work with you and we look forward to working with your company on many new projects in the years ahead."
Gail Cohen
Head of School
Kellman Academy

"Fundraising is more complicated than one might imagine, and hiring your company turned out to be one of the best decisions we made. Our campaign would not have been nearly as successful were it not for your consultants' advice and hands-on participation."
Alan Schein
President
Temple Beth El

"Your company has provided invaluable guidance and expertise on the organization and execution of our capital campaign. They are focused, detail oriented and driven to make our campaign a success."
Bob Wood
President
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research

"Your company worked tirelessly to make our matching grant campaign a success. They trained us and our board members to assess whom to ask for donations, and the best way to do it. We have reaped the benefits from this training in all of our fundraising since then."
Stacy Levitan
Executive Director and Past President
JCHAI - Jewish Community Homes for Adult Independence

“While guiding us toward our campaign goal, your company provided valuable insights into our strategic challenges and helped us restructure our board and governance to address them effectively. When the consultant left, we had clear and actionable recommendations to enhance our fundraising.”
Bruce Kallos
Co-Chairperson, Endowment and Capital Campaign
Delaware Futures

"Studying with Seth and Jeff was one of the most important aspects of our learning. Not only was the information relevant and practical, it was presented in an accessible and interesting way.  I highly recommend their presentation to those who feel lost in or afraid of the world of fundraising."
Rabbi Michael Ungar
Congregation Tifereth Israel

"The language and methodologies that you shared during the training session were the most useful of any of the seminars I've attended on fundraising."
Rabbi Edward C. Bernstein
Congregation Shaarey Tikvah

"Your company provided us with a well-conceived strategy and worked closely with our board and staff to carry it out. They understood our needs and fit easily into our unique culture. We were happy to recommend them to a sister organization with similar needs."
Kristin Valentine
Director of Development
Bread for the City

"As a smaller congregation, we especially appreciated how your company made the effort to understand our situation and demonstrated genuine caring throughout our work together."
Arlene Simon
Chairperson, Endowment and Capital Campaign
Adas Kodesh Shel Emeth

“Your company quickly jumped in to help with our campaign at a particularly challenging time. We were midway through the campaign and we were facing some significant benchmarks, which we were able to achieve with their help.”
Gail Cohen
Executive Director
Kellman Academy

"Your company took care to learn our organizational culture and to tailor the campaign accordingly. We were treated as an individual case and not forced into a cookie-cutter mold, and this personal attention contributed to the success of the campaign."
Jeff Saltz
Campaign Co-Chair, Capital and Endowment Campaign
Beth David Reform Congregation

“Your company helped us exceed our fundraising goal with hands-on involvement and insightful guidance.”
Susie Schultz
Co-Chair, Capital & Endowment Campaign
Temple Brith Achim

“Your company's commitment to understanding our project, adding their fundraising and organizational expertise, was obvious while we worked together and even after our formal arrangement ended."
Sue Toccafondi
Past President
First Step - Primeros Pasos

“Your company kept us on course through persistent follow-up and ongoing support.”
Donna S. Rosenthal
Executive Director
Temple Beth Zion–Beth Israel

“We were impressed with your company’s integrity demonstrated by their honest assessment of our strengths and weaknesses, and their helpful recommendations for moving forward.”
William Landsburg
Past President
Golden Slipper Club & Charities

"Your company helped us construct a realistic plan while infusing our leadership with the confidence to move forward."
Rabbi Jeremy Wiederhorn
Midbar Kodesh Temple

"Seth Bloom and everyone associated with your company makes you feel as if your priorities are their priorities and that no other commitments are as important as meeting your expectations."
Judy Pappenhagen
Red Clay Education Foundation

“Your company helped us establish our priorities through a dynamic and engaging Strategic Planning process.”
Valerie C. Marek, LCSW, CADC
Executive Director
Survivors Of Abuse In Recovery, Inc. (SOAR)