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Academic Advancement Partners

We specialize in advancing philanthropy for educational institutions and organizations, with an emphasis on major gift fundraising. Our services include coaching for deans, gift officers, and other academic leaders as well as campaign counsel and communications strategies. Read more…
Service Area: We work with schools and universities throughout the U.S. and overseas.
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Contact: Aaron Conley, Founding Partner
Email: aaron@advancing-academe.com
Website: http://www.advancing-academe.com
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Benefactor Group

Benefactor Group is a consulting firm for nonprofit organizations that fuels your cause with powerful fundraising, people, and systems. Whether it’s planning your next campaign, finding your new executive leader, or building your nonprofit’s capacity, Benefactor Group’s team of experts will help you achieve your goals with actionable, manageable processes. Read more…
Service Area: National
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Benefactor Group has spent decades studying the qualities of effective
campaigns. Successful campaigns are built on a foundation of these essential elements: a highly regarded organization, a compelling case for support, committed volunteer leaders, generous leadership gifts, and strong infrastructure. Learn more about our proven process at www.benefactorgroup.com/services/campaigns/.
Benefactor Group’s consulting services are highly personalized to our clients. Due to our mix of utilizing our proven processes and providing individualized care, our pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact us at www.benefactorgroup.com/contact/.
What drives major, transformational philanthropy? Above all, big ideas. Donors are inspired by organizations with a powerful case. Organizations that can clearly answer: What is your vision for a better future? How are you poised to make that future possible? Why now? And what will my gift accomplish? Our team will work with you wherever you are in your communications journey: defining your vision, telling your story in a compelling way, or creating sophisticated materials and proposals that inspire your closest supporters. Learn more about our communications offerings at www.benefactorgroup.com/communications/.
Benefactor Group’s consulting services are highly personalized to our clients. Due to our mix of utilizing our proven processes and providing individualized care, our pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact us at www.benefactorgroup.com/contact/.
What drives major, transformational philanthropy? Above all, big ideas. Donors are inspired by organizations with a powerful case. Organizations that can clearly answer: What is your vision for a better future? How are you poised to make that future possible? Why now? And what will my gift accomplish? Our team will work with you wherever you are in your communications journey: defining your vision, telling your story in a compelling way, or creating sophisticated materials and proposals that inspire your closest supporters. Learn more about our communications offerings at www.benefactorgroup.com/communications/.
Benefactor Group’s consulting services are highly personalized to our clients. Due to our mix of utilizing our proven processes and providing individualized care, our pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact us at www.benefactorgroup.com/contact/.
Leadership transitions are moments of great opportunity—opportunity for an organization’s leaders to assess strategic priorities, and to ensure they are serving their missions most effectively. Transitions are also moments of uncertainty. Whether an organization is experiencing a planned transition or a more sudden one, they can all benefit from an executive search that aligns stakeholders around a shared vision. Benefactor Group’s Executive Search and Talent team can help your organization not only survive—but thrive—during your next leadership transition. Learn more at www.benefactorgroup.com/services/executive-search/.
Benefactor Group’s consulting services are highly personalized to our clients. Due to our mix of utilizing our proven processes and providing individualized care, our pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact us at www.benefactorgroup.com/contact/.
We built a firm to help your nonprofit wherever it is in its lifecycle. Benefactor Group helps our clients build capacity. We position you to achieve ambitious goals and advance your cause. Our staff includes national thought leaders, award winners, authors, fundraisers, strategists, and technologists. We support our clients with a deep understanding of philanthropy and an appreciative perspective. To learn more, visit www.benefactorgroup.com.
Benefactor Group’s consulting services are highly personalized to our clients. Due to our mix of utilizing our proven processes and providing individualized care, our pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact us at www.benefactorgroup.com/contact/.
Benefactor Group’s Founder & Principal Laura J. MacDonald, CFRE is an expert in Planned Giving, having written the acclaimed academic text, “The Endowment Handbook: The Complete Guide to Building a Resilient Cause.” (Learn more at https://www.endowmenthandbook.com/.) Due to Benefactor Group’s concentrated size, all members of our dynamic team of experts—including our founder—touch each project. Planned Giving projects are especially positioned to benefit immensely from this collaborative infrastructure.
Benefactor Group’s consulting services are highly personalized to our clients. Due to our mix of utilizing our proven processes and providing individualized care, our pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact us at www.benefactorgroup.com/contact/.
Benefactor Group’s approach to strategic planning is born from decades of experience working with all aspects of nonprofit organizations. Because nonprofits have different needs, we tailor the most valuable aspects of a variety of strategic planning methodologies into a unique approach for our clients.
Benefactor Group’s consulting services are highly personalized to our clients. Due to our mix of utilizing our proven processes and providing individualized care, our pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information, please contact us at www.benefactorgroup.com/contact/.
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Contact: Jessi Wright
Email: jessi@benefactorgroup.com
Phone: 6143573000
Website: https://benefactorgroup.com/
450 South Front St
Columbus
Ohio
43215
United States
Columbus
Ohio
43215
United States
CK Communications

Carlin Kuhlmann founded CK Communications to help nonprofit organizations create compelling narratives and thoughtful communication pieces that amplify fundraising success and advance their missions. With over 16 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit management, Carlin is an expert at crafting messaging that inspires donors to give and motivates volunteers to act. During her fundraising career at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the Hoag Hospital Foundation, Carlin worked with some of the community’s most influential philanthropists and frequently solicited gifts of $1 million+. Carlin has raised significant support for these organizations, establishing and sustaining important programs through her ability to articulate a compelling case for support, build meaningful relationships, and connect philanthropists with visionary leaders. Today, Carlin draws on her depth of experience and fundraising knowledge to help organizations tell their unique stories through donor communications that engage constituents and drive fundraising results. Read more…
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An essential element of any fundraising campaign or emerging philanthropic organization, the case for support is an opportunity to define why your mission matters, articulate the impact of donor support, and inspire donors with a compelling vision of what’s possible with their philanthropy. CK Communications brings expertise and a depth of experience in collaborating with nonprofit leadership to craft effective cases for support for nonprofit organizations across sectors.
A successful frontline fundraiser for more than 12 years, Carlin Kuhlmann, founder of CK Communications, is an expert at crafting messaging that inspires donors to give and motivates volunteers to act. From gift proposals to impact reports, feature articles to donor newsletters, website content to campaign communications, CK Communications is your partner in creating the communications pieces you need for fundraising success.
When done right, social media can be an effective tactic for your organization to tell the story of your impact and stay connected with donors and constituents. CK Communications is skilled at creating a variety of content across social media platforms that not only resonates with your audience, but helps you broaden your constituent base.
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Phone: (949) 466-6719
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Shaff Fundraising Group

Shaff Fundraising Group is the trusted consulting partner for nonprofits. We empower your mission with data-driven strategies and expert guidance to achieve measurable results. We equip nonprofits with strategic fundraising, marketing, analytics expertise, and innovative solutions to enhance their fundraising and marketing efforts. Since our inception, we have championed a results-oriented approach tailored to the nonprofit sector— blending deep analytics with strategic marketing and fundraising consulting to deliver customized solutions for each organization’s unique goals. Our methodology evaluates key performance indicators across your fundraising operations, enabling us to craft precise, actionable strategies that maximize donor engagement and drive sustainable growth. Read more…
Service Area: United States
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Contact: Emily Edens
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