Paula Calise
Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing
(214) 866-7734
Barbara Hyman
Hopkins & Associates
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New partnership means accelerated growth
for expansion of services
DALLAS, Jan. 11 – Viscern, Inc. announced it has brought on board a
new financial partner to accelerate the firm’s growth and the
expansion of services. Viscern is a Dallas-based firm serving the
national and international not-for-profit sector as the parent
company of Ketchum and RSI, two of the most distinguished consulting
organizations in philanthropic and religious fundraising.
“Our founders, Ben Gill and Bill Wilson, reached the point where
they wanted to retire. We arranged the buyout of their interests
which will result in the management team’s ownership interest
increasing and a natural succession of ownership,” said Carl Hefton,
Viscern president and CEO.
“At the same time, Flinn Asset Management (FAM) of Greenwich, Conn.,
has committed additional capital to fund our strategic growth plans,
to expand our services and pursue acquisitions. FAM is an ideal
financial partner, because they share a commitment to our vision,
mission and values; they share our commitment to our culture and to
our clients; and they are committed to our management team, our
leadership and our people.”
According to Hefton, current management and all employees will
remain in place, and the firm’s operations will continue as before,
with the benefit of deeper financial resources to accelerate growth.
“With a 97% client satisfaction history and the ongoing value we
place on our partner clients, Viscern and our companies, RSI and
Ketchum, are committed to excellence and exceeding our client’s
expectations and will continue to do so as we enhance our current
services, add new services and pursue acquisitions,” he said.
“Our vision is to create a better world by embracing noble causes
and partnering with people who care. That vision is accomplished by
helping organizations realize their visions by providing innovative
solutions, developing deep relationships and connecting our clients’
communities while remaining committed to our firm’s culture.”
Viscern’s predecessors date to 1919, when Ketchum was founded and
1973 when RSI was founded. The firm has expanded its services and
its reach over the years, and is now the leader in its field.
Through its two companies, Ketchum and RSI, Viscern is working with
more than 1,500 clients currently seeking to raise more than $6
billion.
For more information, visit
http://dx.doi.org/10.2121/VISCERN-financial.
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