Annual giving consultants in Minnesota
40 annual giving consultants are based in Minnesota. 1 more work in Minnesota from other states; switch the State filter to “Works in” to see them.

BWF (Bentz Whaley Flessner)
Capital campaigns50+ staffMinneapolis, MN
103 clients on Form 990Giving Institute memberLongstanding fundraising consulting firm (formerly Bentz Whaley Flessner, now BWF/BWF Zuri) serving colleges, universities, health systems and nonprofits with campaign planning and management, major-gift/high-net-worth strategy, prospect development, data science, strategic planning and talent. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in the Minneapolis area.
103 clients on Form 990Giving Institute member
J Murphy Associates
Grant writing5-15 staffMinneapolis, MN
59 clients on Form 990J. Murphy & Associates is a Minneapolis-based, woman-owned fundraising consultancy offering grant writing, individual giving strategy, prospect research, event management, and creative/communications services to nonprofit clients, mostly in Minnesota.
59 clients on Form 990
MGI Fundraising Consult
Capital campaigns2-5 staffMinneapolis, MN
15 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffMGI Fund Raising Consulting, Inc. is a Minneapolis firm founded in 1981 providing capital, annual, and endowment campaign counsel, feasibility and planning studies, communications/case statements, and prospect research/development audits for nonprofits across North America.
15 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
Creative Fundraising Adv
Capital campaigns15-50 staffSaint Paul, MN
71 clients on Form 990Creative Fundraising Advisors, founded in 2014 and based in Saint Paul, MN, is a full-service fundraising consulting firm offering campaign feasibility studies, campaign counsel, development assessments, data counsel, and annual giving services, serving arts, public media, human services, and education nonprofits nationally.
71 clients on Form 990
Bentz Whaley Flessner and Associate
Capital campaigns50+ staffMinneapolis, MN
14 clients on Form 990Giving Institute memberFull-service philanthropic consulting firm providing campaign management, high-net-worth fundraising, organizational consulting, data science, strategic communications, digital marketing, and technology services to nonprofits
14 clients on Form 990Giving Institute member
Amperage Inc
Capital campaigns15-50 staffMINNEAPOLIS, MN
34 clients on Form 990Hansen Henley Yoder & Lamb was a Minneapolis-based fundraising consulting firm (founded 2009) offering feasibility studies, capital campaign counsel, and annual/planned giving services; it was acquired by AMPERAGE Marketing + Fundraising in 2022 and its original domain (hansenhenley.com) now redirects to amperagemarketing.com.
34 clients on Form 990
Stott Development Solutions
Major gifts15-50 staffMinneapolis, MN
24 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffThe Stott Group (registered as Stott Development Solutions Group, Inc.) is a Minneapolis-based, women-owned fundraising strategy firm founded in 2015 that helps advocacy and mission-driven nonprofits identify and engage major funders, run campaigns, and build development infrastructure.
24 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
Kelly England Consulting LLC
Direct response5-15 staffSaint Paul, MN
6 clients on Form 990Multiply Strategies (the operating/DBA name of Kelly England Consulting, LLC), led by founder Kelly England from Saint Paul, MN, is a fundraising strategy and change-management consultancy that audits and optimizes donor files, fundraising channels (direct mail, digital, sustainer), and program vendor management for national nonprofits.
6 clients on Form 990
Crescendo Fundraising Professionals
Capital campaigns5-15 staffHouston, MN
8 clients on Form 990Crescendo Fundraising Professionals, founded in 2016 by Ellen Hongerholt, is a Houston, MN-based consulting firm specializing in capital campaign fundraising, coaching, and marketing support for nonprofits and municipalities across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa.
8 clients on Form 990Weidman LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffMinneapolis, MN
14 clients on Form 990Weidman (founded 2012 by Bob Weidman) is a small Minneapolis-based fundraising and management collective serving mission-driven nonprofits with grant writing, major donor cultivation, strategic planning, and communications services.
14 clients on Form 990
Crowley White Helmer & Sevig Inc
Capital campaigns2-5 staffST PAUL, MN
52 clients on Form 990Crowley, White, Helmer & Sevig, Inc. (founded 1985 by Terry Crowley), based in St. Paul, MN, provides hands-on fundraising consulting and strategic advice for capital, program development, and capacity-building campaigns, primarily for small- to mid-sized human service organizations.
52 clients on Form 990
Fox Advancement
Capital campaigns2-5 staffMinneapolis, MN
52 clients on Form 990Fox Advancement is a Minneapolis-based fundraising consulting firm with 25+ years of experience, offering feasibility studies, capital campaign implementation, vision/impact alignment, and facilitation for nonprofits nationwide.
52 clients on Form 990
Amplify DMC LLC
Grant writing5-15 staffSt. Paul, MN
39 clients on Form 990AmplifyDMC is a St. Paul, Minnesota consulting firm providing grant writing, annual campaign strategy, prospect cultivation, board development/governance support, and communications/brand design to nonprofit and socially-motivated clients.
39 clients on Form 990
Ascend Consulting Inc
Grant writing2-5 staffMinneapolis, MN
4 clients on Form 990Ascend Consulting MN works with nonprofits and government agencies to identify and implement strategies that increase capacity, visibility, revenue, and sustainability. The firm has raised over 13 million dollars in grant funding and assists clients in raising an additional 2 million dollars annually through marketing and development support services and fundraising events.
4 clients on Form 990
JPR Consulting Group LLC
Capital campaigns2-5 staffMinneapolis, MN
9 clients on Form 990JPR Consulting Group helps nonprofits expand donor bases and achieve growth strategies through comprehensive fundraising, marketing, and strategic planning services. Founded in 1997, the firm has facilitated $43.88M in capital campaigns and $33.41M in annual giving for clients.
9 clients on Form 990Mark Davy & Associates
Capital campaigns2-5 staffSaint Louis Park, MN
1 client on Form 990Mark Davy & Associates has provided capital campaign consulting, feasibility/pre-campaign studies, development assessments and annual fund guidance to churches and nonprofits across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest for over 36 years. Campaigns have ranged from $150K to $70M.
1 client on Form 990
Tufano Consulting, LLC
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantMinneapolis, MN
3 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffTufano Consulting is a Minneapolis, MN-based solo practice run by Laura McCarty Tufano, CFRE, offering fundraising training, executive/board coaching, fundraising plan development, donor communications, and planned giving program design.
3 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffLonsbury and Associates
Major giftsIndependent consultantPlymouth, MN
10 clients on Form 990Lonsbury and Associates is a professional fundraiser operating in Minnesota under Andrew J. Lonsbury. The firm is registered with the Minnesota Attorney General and serves charitable organizations with fundraising strategy and execution.
10 clients on Form 990Agile Advancement Partners
Grant writing2-5 staffStillwater, MN
7 clients on Form 990Agile Advancement Partners provides fundraising, grant writing, strategic planning, and donor communications services to nonprofits. Based in Stillwater, Minnesota, the firm offers support across planning, strategy, coaching, and implementation with 40+ years of combined experience.
7 clients on Form 990
AMY LAKE
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantMINNEAPOLIS, MN
8 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffLake Nonprofit Consulting is a solo practice led by Amy Lake, CFRE, offering fundraising program development, planned giving, annual giving, written-materials refreshes, and donor-advisory services, with a focus on smaller nonprofits and animal welfare organizations.
8 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
Streamworks LLC
Direct responseBlaine, MN
5 clients on Form 990Streamworks is a full-service direct response fundraising agency specializing in multi-channel campaigns combining direct mail, email marketing, and digital tactics for nonprofit fundraisers. They provide strategy development, campaign execution, data analytics, print production, and fulfillment services.
5 clients on Form 990
EXCELSIOR BAY GROUP LLC
Capital campaigns2-5 staffEXCELSIOR, MN
4 clients on Form 990A Minnesota-based nonprofit development consulting firm, founded in 2007 by Kim Snyder, offering capital campaign planning, major/annual/planned giving strategy, board governance coaching, and philanthropic advisory services.
4 clients on Form 990Deneene Graham Consulting, LLC
Grant writing2-5 staffRochester, MN
Grant consulting firm providing grant writing, strategy, and management services including federal, state, local, and foundation funding to help nonprofits build sustainable revenue.
Ignited Fundraising
Annual givingIndependent consultantEden Prairie, MN
2 clients on Form 990Ignited Fundraising, founded in 2006 by storytelling expert Lori Jacobwith, delivers fundraising coaching, training, and storytelling strategy to help nonprofit staff and boards overcome fear around asking for money and raise more from individual donors.
2 clients on Form 990Kaul Consulting
Grant writing2-5 staffAfton, MN
15 clients on Form 990Grantwriting and fundraising consulting to meet nonprofit needs
15 clients on Form 990
