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Nonprofits turn to consultants when internal capacity or specialized expertise runs short. A strong consulting partner brings objective insight, proven frameworks, and real-world experience across campaigns, leadership transitions, and institutional growth. Whether the challenge is strategy, governance, fundraising performance, or organizational change, the right consultant shortens learning curves, prevents costly missteps, and helps organizations move forward with clarity.
Below is a curated directory of respected consulting firms serving the philanthropic sector.
CCS is a Strategic Fundraising Firm who partners with nonprofits for transformational change. Amidst the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, CCS Fundraising is continuing to elevate causes and strengthen programs for continued success using tried-and-true practices and innovative approaches.
Schultz & Williams partners with outstanding, inspiring clients to make a difference in an ever-changing world. For more than 30 years, our dedicated and talented team of consultants has empowered nonprofits to positively affect millions of lives through their work in areas like healthcare, education, the environment, international medical relief, animal welfare, social justice and the future of our cultural institutions.
Marts & Lundy is the leading philanthropic consulting firm that serves non-profit organizations including colleges, universities, schools, health and cultural institutions.
Since 1926, Marts & Lundy has been the innovative leader in promoting successful philanthropic programs, counseling clients in fundraising fundamentals such as major gift strategies, planned giving, capital campaign planning and management, communications and prospect research.
As an individual giving consultant, Beth Golden helps nonprofits strengthen their fundraising by providing thoughtful, personalized guidance. With a detail-oriented approach and proven track record, she assists organizations in developing effective giving programs that increase their financial resources and advance their mission. Her collaborative style and technical expertise make her a reliable partner for nonprofits looking to improve their fundraising.
During her years at Doctors Without Borders USA (2008-2022), she was instrumental in increasing
planned giving revenue tenfold, raising a total of over $600 million.
Beth practiced law in a large international firm and with a boutique advertising law practice. She holds a B.A. in French from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
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Veritus Group is committed to transforming non-profit mid, major and planned gift programs to deliver measurable impact to both the donor and to the clients we serve.
You’ll walk away with easy-to-implement strategies & tools from Lori’s keynote, training session or board retreat. Lori inspires even the most-weary or overworked nonprofit staff and board members by building on what is already working. With a passion for the positive & storytelling focus, Lori helps you find the it’s possible mind-set to most any fundraising challenge
Find out how we can help you learn to raise funds for your nonprofit! We’re so excited that you’re interested in learning more about how to raise funds and grow your nonprofit! Fundraising can be confusing and overwhelming. The faster you learn how to raise funds, the faster you can fulfill your nonprofit’s mission and change more lives. And we can help.
Encore exists to help philanthropic leaders successfully adapt to today’s increasingly complex environment that features new challenges and opportunities at every turn.
Founded in 1989, THD is a direct marketer who shares a passion for working with nonprofits. They understand that data-driven fundraising and sound strategies lead to success.
Your donor’s philanthropic journey begins with you. I’ll be your guide. So you can be your donor’s guide. Match your passion to your donor’s passion. Fan the flames of passion by inviting folks on a transformative journey – one that will stoke donor fires and meaningfully fulfill the desires of both you and your investors. Become a passionate philanthropy facilitator and you’ll become much more than a forgettable fundraiser. Your meaningful work will live on as a legacy.
Mission Minded is a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofit organizations.
Mission Minded believes that a brand that sets you apart is essential to a nonprofit’s success. Every day, they guide nonprofits to uncover the big, bold idea that will attract more people to their work because in today’s world, a worthy mission is not enough. You’ve got to communicate what makes you unique at every opportunity.
Richner + Richner serves those who heal, teach, inspire, enrich, and provide. They help your non-profit organization fulfill its mission by providing industry leadership, a rigorous process, and best practices. Richner + Richner’s mission is to give you the tools to better serve more individuals and increase the impact of every dollar.
