Registered Provider of Continuing Education for school board members by the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Subscriber to Candid’s online database which provides information on 140,000+ U.S. Foundations.

Member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and the Center for Nonprofit Management.

“Mayor’s Women’s Business Award Winner” in the medium-sized business category by the City of Fort Worth Women’s Business Assistance Center. Recognized for community service and support, percent growth in annual sales, and innovative marketing/advertising strategies.

“Small Business of the Year” by the Fort Worth Chamber. Recognized for growth and stability, workplace innovation, use of technology, and community contribution.

"Clean Air Partner" award recipient for three years, recognized by the North Texas Clean Air Coalition for innovative clean air business practices.

Recognized by the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a small business and woman-owned business.

Certified by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and a Small Business Enterprise. (#WFDB04000N0518).

Certified by the State of Texas General Services Commission Historically Underutilized Business Certification Program (HUB) as a women-owned business (#1752568335900).

Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine’s article about Fort Worth being named the best business city in the United States.

Named a Talent Champion by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.

Lerii F. Smith, CFRE Founder and President of Project Partners, Inc. is certified by the Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP) as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). This professional designation is earned through experience, success and tested knowledge. Lerii is one of only 8,200 fundraisers worldwide to receive this designation.