Nonprofit Development Consultants - Nonprofit Consultant Directory

Below are some of the nonprofit development consultants that we know and trust.

*Linda Lysakowski

Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE is one of fewer than 100 professionals worldwide to hold the coveted Advanced Certified Fund Raising Executive designation. Linda is a Master Teacher for AFP, has authored more than a dozen books, and has trained more than 25,000 professionals throughout most of the 50 United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and Egypt.

Services Offered
SMART fundraising, Development audits

Location(s)
Boulder City, NV

*Tina Cincotti

Funding Change is owned and operated by Tina Cincotti, a donor communications expert and general nonprofit nerd. All her services have one ultimate goal – to help you raise more money by putting the experience of your donors at the heart of your fundraising.

Services Offered
Donor communications, Donor stewardship materials, Direct mail & multi-channel appeal campaigns, Nonprofit storytelling, Audits, assessments & strategy

Location(s)
Boston, MA

*Tammy Zonker

Tammy Zonker, Founder Fundraising Transformed is recognized as one of the Top 30 Most Effective Fundraising Consultants in the U.S. by The Giving Show, aired by the Wall Street Network.

Services Offered
Nonprofit development, Fundraising

Location(s)
Detroit, MI

Banyan Nonprofit Strategy

Banyan Nonprofit Strategy, owned and operated by Bonnie Hough, CFRE, offers fundraising & communications consulting and coaching designed specifically for lean nonprofit teams. Building on a decade of experience as a team member in small nonprofit shops, Bonnie partners with nonprofit clients using a blended approach – addressing fundraising, communications, and organizational strategy simultaneously. At Banyan, we work with clients to identify the areas holding their organization back and develop an actionable, sustainable plan to move their mission forward. Our goal is to help our clients find confidence and clarity in their fundraising so they can amplify the good they offer the world.

Services Offered
Development & communications audits, Organizational strategy, Fundraising planning, Fundraising coaching, Donor communications, Cases for support, Grant writing

Location(s)
St. Pete, FL

Eden Plus LLC

For over a decade we have partnered with organizations to sow and grow missions and ideas. We turn seeds into gardens. We offer nonprofit organizations from world-class hospitals to after school programs educational opportunities, planning tools, and direct support as they grow and flourish.

Services Offered
Feasibility studies, Campaign management, Board training, Data analytics & prospect research, Development plans & assessment

Location(s)
Des Moines, IA

FundJoy LLC

Kristal M. Johnson is the creator of the Assertive Ask fundraising system, owner of FundJoy LLC, and the weekly FundJoy newsletter. Kristal’s innovative fundraising strategies have helped nonprofit organizations raise over $200 million dollars from funders and individual donors. Kristal empowers people to be assertive and fundraise without fear. Because of her first-hand experience, she is a sought-after speaker and content producer for many organizations, including international grant consultancy firms and economic development councils.

Services Offered
Solicitation and donor engagement strategies, One-on-one/staff/virtual coaching and training, Donor communications, Nonprofit storytelling, Development planning

Location(s)
Houston, TX

Mallory Erickson

Mallory Erickson is a nonprofit coach, teaching fundraisers how to bring in more donations without chasing them. Through her signature framework, the Power Partners Formula™️, Mallory provides unique tools to help raise more from foundations, corporate partners, and individuals. She has coached over 1,000 fundraisers using her simple, but unique strategy. If you want to feel differently about fundraising and excited about reaching and exceeding your next goal, check out malloryerickson.com.

Services Offered
Nonprofit development, Solicitation & donor engagement strategies, One-on-one/staff/virtual coaching & training, Donor communications, Nonprofit storytelling, Major gifts, Donor stewardship

Location(s)
Berkely, CA

Mighty Penguin, Inc.

Mighty Penguin is a Utah-based consulting firm that helps nonprofit organizations develop strategies and systems to identify and to attract the resources necessary to accomplish their missions. The name Mighty Penguin represents our core principles and ideals: perseverance, loyalty, tenacity, wisdom, teamwork, and a bit of fun.

Services Offered
Strategic planning, Nonprofit development

Location(s)
Salt Lake City, UT

Mockingbird Analytics

Mockingbird Analytics is a consulting agency specializing in providing nonprofits with infrastructure services to help scale their impact. We are committed to helping nonprofits tell their stories effectively through database set up, strategic planning, and development services. We’re certified database administrators with more than a decade of nonprofit experience reporting on organizational and donor impact.

Services Offered
Grant writing & development planning, Strategic planning & executive coaching, Survey design & outcomes evaluation, Data reporting & visualization, Database administration & technology assessment

Location(s)
Los Angeles, CA

Norton Philanthropic Counsel

NPC provides professional counsel and services in a wide variety of areas including strategic planning, program and staff assessment, board and volunteer training, interim executive management, and all phases of development work including campaign planning and execution as well as annual, major and planned gift fundraising and staff training.

Services Offered
Development action plan, Campaign & fundraising counsel, Strategic planning, Staff & program assessment, Training & interim executive management, Donor representation

Location(s)
Indianapolis, IN

Raise the Bar Consulting

Raise the Bar Consulting is ready to help your efforts reach new heights. They specialize in fundraising development, organizational development, and interim executive director solutions

Services Offered
Fundraising and resource development, Organizational development, Interim executive director solutions

Location(s)
Tuscon, AZ

Ravela Insights

Ravela provides nonprofit database management tools and fundraising analytics to empower fundraisers and leadership to make data-driven decisions.

Services Offered
Insights for fundraising, databases, and prospects

Location(s)
Bellevue, WA

Story Distillery

Our passion is helping you tell the right story. From crafting a case for support that inspires greater philanthropic giving to identifying and implementing the necessary systems your organization needs for revenue growth, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Learn more at storydistillery.com.

Services Offered
Fundraising & development, Training & facilitation, Movement creation, Corporate culture

Location(s)
Washington, DC

The Hudson Company

We partner with non-profits to help them succeed. We offer a comprehensive assessment of current practices and provide a plan to help set and meet desired objectives. Because we believe in the power of relationships, all of our work is focused on people. We believe donors want to give so we connect their passions to the heart of your mission.

Services Offered
Nonprofit development, Major gifts, Campaigns, Feasibility studies, Donor stewardship, Board development, Strategic planning

Location(s)
Santa Barbara, CA

Twin Purpose Consulting

We offer flexible short- and long-term consulting on comprehensive fundraising strategy and tactics, employee and board recruitment, engagement and retention, and industry best practices for building nonprofits. Whether it’s an hour-long conversation to chat about whether a grant is a good match, or a years-long engagement to provide third-party fundraising and strategic support, TPC can help your organization achieve its goals and serve the populations its mission touches.