Annual giving consultants in California
87 annual giving consultants are based in California. 78 more work in California from other states; switch the State filter to “Works in” to see them.

Netzel Associates, Inc.
Capital campaigns15-50 staffCulver City, CA
68 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffNetzel Grigsby Associates is a California-based fundraising consulting firm founded in 1985, offering capital campaign counsel, feasibility and planning studies, development staffing, and training for nonprofits across arts, education, health, human services, faith-based, and youth sectors. It operates multiple offices across California and Hawaii.
68 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
Mal Warwick
Direct response15-50 staffBerkeley, CA
153 clients on Form 990Berkeley-based employee-owned, B Corp fundraising agency integrating direct mail, digital, telemarketing, mobile and legacy giving for charitable and advocacy organizations. Operates as Mal Warwick Donordigital with a Washington, DC office.
153 clients on Form 990
Brakeley Briscoe, Inc.
Capital campaigns50+ staffSan Mateo, CA
13 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffBrakeley Briscoe, Inc. is a fundraising and management consulting firm (tracing roots to 1919) offering campaign feasibility studies, capital and endowment campaign management, major and planned giving, prospect research, and development executive search to nonprofits worldwide.
13 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
Brewer Direct
Direct response50+ staffMonrovia, CA
208 clients on Form 990Giving Institute memberBDI (formerly Brewer Direct) is a full-service, omni-channel fundraising and marketing agency for nonprofits, offering data analytics, strategy, creative, direct mail, and digital campaigns. Founded in 2004 and based in Monrovia, CA, it focuses heavily on rescue missions and faith-driven organizations.
208 clients on Form 990Giving Institute member
Partnership Resource Grp
Capital campaigns2-5 staffSan Rafael, CA
17 clients on Form 990Partnership Resources Group (PRG), founded in 1991 and based in San Rafael, CA, has helped over 300 nonprofits in Northern California with capital and endowment campaigns, major gifts, annual giving, planned giving, and leadership development.
17 clients on Form 990
Mal Warnick Associates
Full-service fundraising50+ staffBerkeley, CA
19 clients on Form 990Integrated fundraising and advocacy agency offering direct mail, online, telemarketing, mobile, social media, and face-to-face fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations
19 clients on Form 990C. I. Partners Direct, Inc.
Direct response15-50 staffVentura, CA
58 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffC.I. Partners Direct, Inc. is a national fundraising and consulting firm that plans and implements multi-channel direct-response programs for nonprofits in healthcare, higher education, academic medicine, cultural, and social-service markets.
58 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
Bing Consulting
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffSan Francisco, CA
38 clients on Form 990Bing Consulting Services, Inc. is a San Francisco-based full-service fund development, event production, and fundraising consulting firm serving nonprofit organizations locally and nationally since 2004.
38 clients on Form 990
Britevox Inc
Direct response15-50 staffSan Diego, CA
11 clients on Form 990BriteVox (founded 2017) is a fundraising and direct marketing agency specializing in face-to-face fundraising, customer acquisition, and data-driven campaign strategy for nonprofits. The firm combines campaign execution with analytical strategy and was recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list.
11 clients on Form 990
Stacey Smith
Board developmentIndependent consultantOakland, CA
SKS Consulting, led by Stacey Smith, MBA, is a woman-owned nonprofit/government consulting firm offering organizational development, governance, strategic planning, and fundraising strategy support.
K2 Consulting Group
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantLos Angeles, CA
2 clients on Form 990Los Angeles and Chicago fundraising consultancy offering capital campaigns, feasibility studies, annual fund development, endowment strategies, and board development for nonprofits.
2 clients on Form 990
LNL MARKET ADVISORS LLC DONOR DETECTIV
Direct response5-15 staffPasadena, CA
2 clients on Form 990Media-driven campaign strategies and execution for nonprofit donor acquisition and stewardship across direct mail, digital, and other channels
2 clients on Form 990
Doing Good Digital
CRM implementation5-15 staffLaguna Beach, CA
25 clients on Form 990Boutique agency of expert online fundraisers and digital consultants helping nonprofits grow digital fundraising through strategy, design, development, and platform implementation. Blackbaud 2019 Fundraising Channel Partner of the Year.
25 clients on Form 990
KDD Philanthropy
Full-service fundraising15-50 staffSan Diego, CA
7 clients on Form 990KDD Philanthropy provides fundraising coaching, training workshops, and consulting services to help nonprofit organizations and educational institutions build fundraising capabilities and strengthen donor relationships
7 clients on Form 990Ruth Richerson Consulting llc
Major giftsIndependent consultantAlbany, CA
10 clients on Form 990Independent fundraising consultant founded in 2019 providing strategy, donor pipeline development, and implementation support to early-stage and small nonprofits. Clients achieve average ROI of 10x and see new donor growth within 6-18 months.
10 clients on Form 990
STUDIO 4Forty, LLC
Annual giving5-15 staffSaint Helena, CA
23 clients on Form 990STUDIO 4Forty is a for-profit firm providing nonprofit strategic planning and signature fundraising events, including its Wine Women & Shoes and Farm To Table(aux) concepts, reporting over $400M raised for 250+ nonprofits.
23 clients on Form 990The Olympia Collective LLC
Capital campaigns2-5 staffLos Angeles, CA
7 clients on Form 990The Olympia Collective is a values-driven fundraising consulting firm offering campaign counsel, interim leadership, fundraising systems, assessments, and training. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Los Angeles, serving 20+ nonprofit clients nationally.
7 clients on Form 990
STELLER FUNDRAISING AUCTIONS
Direct response5-15 staffSan Francisco, CA
4 clients on Form 990San Francisco-based charity auction firm providing auctioneering, auction consulting, donor development consulting, and event planning services to nonprofit organizations nationwide
4 clients on Form 990
Nancy V. Loshkajian & Associates
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantSanta Cruz, CA
1 client on Form 990Loshkajian & Associates, founded in 1994 by Nancy V. Loshkajian, provides capital campaign feasibility studies, major gift program development, and strategic board development for nonprofits in the Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Santa Clara County regions of Northern California.
1 client on Form 990
Gott Advertising LLC
Direct response2-5 staffSan Francisco, CA
9 clients on Form 990Digital advertising agency specializing in online fundraising campaigns, Google Ads, social media, and donor acquisition for nonprofits. Provides search marketing, analytics, and landing page optimization.
9 clients on Form 990One All Inc
Full-service fundraisingPasadena, CA
15 clients on Form 990Professional fundraising consulting firm serving nonprofit clients across the US
15 clients on Form 990
Laurie J. Earp
Annual giving5-15 staffOakland, CA
11 clients on Form 990Earp Events & Fundraising, founded by Laurie J. Earp in 1996, provides event planning and fundraising/donor-identification services to nonprofit, labor, and public-sector organizations in Oakland, CA.
11 clients on Form 990
Catherine M. Connolly
Direct responseIndependent consultantElk Grove, CA
5 clients on Form 990Catherine M. Connolly is a solo direct-marketing fundraising consultant with 35+ years of experience helping nonprofits build and strengthen direct-response and midlevel giving programs. Site was intermittently returning server errors at review time.
5 clients on Form 990Consulting Within Reach
Full-service fundraising5-15 staffSan Francisco, CA
2 clients on Form 990San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit consulting firm offering strategic planning, fundraising, marketing, database solutions and web development. Positions itself broadly as helping mission-driven organizations improve.
2 clients on Form 990The Archer Group Inc
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantSan Francisco, CA
5 clients on Form 990Practical nonprofit management and fundraising consulting firm providing strategic philanthropy and resource development services, including capital campaigns, major gifts, membership, annual campaigns, board development, and special event management
5 clients on Form 990
