"Over the course of 2 1/2 years, Greg facilitated community meetings to inform a needs assessment, developed budgets and programming plans, worked on the design of The Argyros and the capital campaign, served as interim executive director and hired staff, recruited an executive director and more! He was a true partner in our efforts, and his experience and contagious enthusiasm inspired everyone involved. We encourage other communities to follow our lead and enlist Greg’s help to create their own unique venues."
- Tim Mott, President, Sun Valley Performing Arts,
Argyros Performing Arts Center
"Thank you for the outstanding time and effort you have put in for the Princess Grace Foundation! With your engaging personality and keen insight you were able to make the most of your time with us. Everyone is very glad that we engaged you not only for the search, but for your assessment of our organization, and recommendations for expanding our horizons in the future. We all feel that we have a much clearer idea of how to move forward now.”
- Barbara Lehman, Trustee
Princess Grace Foundation-USA
"Greg did a fabulous job leading the Sun Valley Museum of Art recruitment effort for a new CEO. He brought insight, great connections, and a worthy candidate pool. The search duration and results could not have been better. Greg is a resource we will turn to again."
-John Gaeddert, Past Board President,
Sun Valley Museum of Art
"Greg Phillips has consulted with San Francisco Playhouse at several critical points in our development. He has given our leadership feedback and invaluable insights that enabled us to grow exponentially and has provided our staff with excellent training. His knowledge in the field of development is vast. And with very down to earth manner, he really feels like he’s part of the family."
-Bill English, Artistic Director, San Francisco Playhouse
“You are making a real impact and I can’t thank you enough for imparting your knowledge and vision for what is possible.”
– Diane Tiedeman, Immediate Past President, Liberty Theatre
“I feel like I got a BA in fundraising working with Greg. From learning how to lead strategic solicitation meetings to managing a development team, his leadership and thoughtful collaboration helped me develop my skills as an engaged and effective fundraiser.”
– Janine Paver, Arts Development Professional
San Francisco Bay Area
“People are fully aware of how good you are at what you do — and how strong your commitments are to your organization and the larger Portland scene. We’re all better off for your presence.”
– Richard Meeker, Publisher, Willamette Week
“Greg was particularly effective at raising money during the toughest economic times non-profits have ever faced. … He inspired individuals to make extraordinary contributions. …He is passionate about the arts and a true champion of financial support for arts organizations.”
– Mike Golub, Past Board Chair, Portland Center Stage
“Thank you for your guidance about and participation in our Board retreat two days ago. Your comments were thoughtfully given and well received. The meeting went extraordinarily well on all of the expected fronts, and uncovered some stimulating new ideas that will propel our vision forward. We’re also very pleased about how well the meeting seems to have energized the board around our development goals and approach. It was a pleasure working with you.”
-Christian Fritze, Board Member,
Berkeley Community Chorus & Orchestra
“We loved having both of you with us! I thought you’d appreciate that as I was wheeling my bag across the hotel lobby after checking out, one of the attendees came up and said, ” I just want to tell you that these were the best sessions I’ve ever attended in my career.”
-Stephen Barefoot, Former Executive Director,
North Carolina Presenters Consortium