Temple Emanu-El in Dallas, Texas, one of the largest Reform Jewish congregations in the country, engaged Dini Spheris to conduct a campaign planning study in order to determine the Temple’s readiness to enter a $60 million capital campaign to undertake a significant renovation and expansion of the existing facilities. Concluding the planning study, Dini Spheris helped recalculate the goal within the range of $25 million – $30 million and the objectives to ensure a successful motivating campaign. Based on those recommendations and the strategies set forth, Temple Emanu-El retained Dini Spheris and settled on a goal of $32 million. After three years of campaigning and a lead gift of $5 million, Temple Emanu-El surpassed its goal and continued to fundraise to complete an even more extensive rehabilitation and renewal of its campus.
