Fundraising Consultants
Aly Sterling Philanthropy
Overview
Aly Sterling Philanthropy is a nonprofit consulting firm that focuses on fundraising, strategic planning, executive search, and board training.
The firm got its start in Toledo, Ohio, but has quickly expanded to other parts of the state as well as Indiana.
Aly Sterling Philanthropy works with all types of nonprofit organizations but has significant experience with healthcare, education, and cultural nonprofits.
Their differentiator is that they tailor their approach and strategy to meet the individual needs of the nonprofit they’re working with.
Aly Sterling operates in these parts of Ohio: Aly Sterling Philanthropy is well established in the major Ohio metropolitan areas, which positions them to understand the needs of local nonprofits and serve them effectively.Ohio Markets Served:
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Grants Plus
Overview
Grants Plus helps Ohio nonprofits identify, apply for, and manage grants throughout the grant-making process.
Their specializes approach includes a variety of grant-related services including:
- Grant-seeking strategy.
- Grant office management.
- Grant proposal research.
- Grant writing and case statement.
- Staff training.
If you organization is looking to raise more money through grants, look no further than Grants Plus!
Grants Plus operates in these parts of Ohio: Grants Plus specializes in helping organizations apply for all different types of grants, and since its founding has helped raise over $70 million in grant funding. All of their employees come from a nonprofit background and have a deep understanding of the grant-making process.Ohio Markets Served:
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Midwest Community Fundraising
Overview
Midwest Community Fundraising helps local Ohio organizations run fundraising campaigns based on product fundraising.
For each campaign, their clients will pick a product (like candy bars or wrapping paper) and sell them to the local community with 40% – 50% of the proceeds going back to the organization.
This highly specialized form of fundraising campaign is perfect for school and other organizations.
Beyond Fundraising operates in these parts of Ohio: Midwest Community Fundraising specializes in fundraising product campaigns for schools and other organizations. They provide an online store and management portal for your fundraising campaign. Additionally, they keep all inventory locally in house, which means fulfilling your campaign will be a breeze.Ohio Markets Served:
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Beyond Fundraising
Overview
Beyond Fundraising is a fundraising consulting firm located in Northeastern Ohio.
Their specialties include fundraising consulting and capital campaigns. The list of services they offer includes:
- Capital campaigns.
- Grant writing.
- Integrated development planning.
- Nonprofit board training.
- Strategic planning.
- Fundraising audits.
What differentiates Beyond Fundraising is that they provide outsourcing services to nonprofits. So for instance, if your organization doesn’t have a major gifts officer in house, then Beyond Fundraising can provide you with part-time support to fill the gap.
Beyond Fundraising operates in these parts of Ohio: Beyond Fundraising works with all types of nonprofit organizations, big and small. Their services are fairly flexible, and they can help with outsourced development, training, or strategic planning.Ohio Markets Served:
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The Hodge Group
Overview
The Hodge Group has been providing fundraising consulting services to different parts of Ohio for over three decades.
They offer a variety of different fundraising services including:
- Feasibility studies
- Campaign management
- Annual fund
- Strategic planning
- Endowment
- Communication
- Public-private artnerships
The Hodge Group specializes in public-private partnerships and has worked with dozens of libraries and other organizations to develop impactful and sustainable capital stacks that combine both private and public resources to further the communal good.
Ohio markets served by The Hodge Group: The Hodge Group customizes and suites their solutions to the specific circumstances of the organizations they are working with. They take a personal approach to fundraising consulting.Ohio Markets Served:
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Additional Resources
Top National Fundraising Consultants
You may be looking outside of just the Ohio area for the right fundraising consultant. If so, this list put together by DonorSearch will be extremely helpful.
DonorSearch has split out their list by fundraising consultants, prospect research consultants (because they are a wealth screening firm), and annual fund consultants.
Giving Institute Member List
Looking for a third party recommendation? Look no further than the Giving Institute. The Giving Institute is the premier organization within the fundraising world for leading edge advice, software, and services.
Their list of members includes many consultants inside and outside of Ohio.
How to Pick a Fundraising Consultant
This helpful article includes specifics for how to conduct a search for a fundraising consultant. It’s a great place to start if you’re just beginning your search for the right firm to help your organization.
Read this article so you know exactly what to look for!
