Case Studies

Crisis Services of Erie County has been a trusted first responder agency for more than five decades. As the organization prepared to develop its 2024–2026 strategic plan, its leadership wanted a process that honored its legacy while charting a clear, adaptable course for the future. The goal was to strengthen alignment across departments, engage staff meaningfully, and create a living roadmap that could evolve. Read more.

After more than four decades of collaboration among advocates, service providers, and community leaders, the Erie County Coalition Against Family Violence (ECCAFV) sought renewed direction to meet rising needs, strained systems, and shifting public awareness. The coalition needed a plan that could align partners, strengthen infrastructure, and remain flexible in a constantly changing environment. Read more.

  As a volunteer-run organization working to preserve a historic school, Cultural Center of Henry County relied on two strategic campaigns to build momentum at critical moments. A community petition and a first-time Giving Tuesday effort helped clarify public support, expand engagement, and move the project forward. Read more.

 Seed Sower partnered with The Parker Circle to establish professional, outward-facing communications that could clearly explain a complex and evolving recovery model. From building an initial website and visual identity to developing an annual report, e-newsletters, and an expanded Knowledge Center, this work focused on clarity, legitimacy, and trust—helping the organization communicate its mission with accuracy while strengthening understanding across the wider community. Read more.

 Fruits of Labor, Inc. partnered with The Parker Circle to refine a brand and launch campaigns that could hold together growth, commerce, and recovery with clarity and care. Through a redesigned visual identity, a robust website with online ordering, and messaging anchored in hope, this work helped normalize recovery in everyday community spaces—ensuring that as the organization scaled, its purpose remained clear, dignified, and deeply rooted in community connection. Read more.

  The New England Employee Benefits Council partnered with The Parker Circle to design a membership campaign that began with a clear goal—but expanded through strategy. By identifying and weaving together existing assets, including conferences, digital communications, and an active member network, the campaign strengthened visibility and delivered measurable membership growth.  Read more.

  Carolina Day School already had an impressive track record engaging donors and sponsors. After hearing Parker Harrington present at a statewide nonprofit conference, the school reached out for focused guidance on refining community partner and business sponsorship opportunities—specifically how to elevate ideas that had been piloted on a smaller scale into clearer, more consistent offerings.  Read more.

  Across multiple Habitat for Humanity affiliates, The Parker Circle partnered with chapters to refine donor, sponsor, and community partnership strategies in ways that reflected local markets and real operational capacity. By clarifying engagement opportunities, right-sizing investment levels, and addressing common misconceptions about the mission, this work strengthened fundraising outcomes and improved board confidence. Read more. 

 The Institute for Family-Owned Business worked with The Parker Circle to establish a repeatable engagement framework grounded in peer credibility and trust. Through training, shared process, and practical materials, board members and staff gained confidence introducing others to the mission and guiding next steps without relying on traditional fundraising approaches. Read more.