Board development consultants in Michigan
33 board development consultants are based in Michigan.

The Timothy Group, Inc.
Capital campaigns15-50 staffGrand Rapids, MI
23 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffThe Timothy Group, Inc. is a Grand Rapids, MI-based fundraising consulting firm founded in 1990 that provides capital campaign counsel, feasibility and pre-campaign studies, major donor strategy, development assessments, board training, and executive search (TIMOTHYsearch) for Christian ministries, schools, camps, and nonprofits nationwide.
23 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
Kennari Consulting
Capital campaigns5-15 staffGrand Rapids, MI
67 clients on Form 990Full-service fundraising consulting firm founded in 2007 by Sandi Frost Steensma, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan; has served 330+ nonprofits and helped clients raise over $1 billion through capital campaigns, grant writing, annual giving, and board development.
67 clients on Form 990HOPKINS FUNDRAISING
Capital campaigns2-5 staffAda, MI
30 clients on Form 990Hopkins Fundraising Consulting is a Michigan-based fundraising consultancy providing pre-campaign feasibility studies, capital campaign implementation, annual fund development planning, board and staff training, and development-staff hiring assistance to nonprofits.
30 clients on Form 990
HILLARY LYONS ASSOC
Major gifts2-5 staffDimondale, MI
15 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffHillary Lyons Associates is a Dimondale, MI-based consulting firm that has worked exclusively with nonprofit community hospitals for more than 50 years, providing on-site fund development program building, campaign planning, board retreats, and volunteer/staff training.
15 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
Capitol Fundraising Assoc
Capital campaigns5-15 staffLansing, MI
13 clients on Form 990Multi-client fundraising firm providing board development and training, strategic planning, capital campaign consulting, direct mail and electronic appeals, person-to-person solicitations, and special events for nonprofits, associations, and human services providers
13 clients on Form 990
DWYER PHILANTHROPY
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantADRIAN, MI
16 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffDwyer Philanthropy is a solo fundraising consultancy led by Sheila Dwyer Schwartz, CFRE, providing capital campaign counsel, major gifts and donor engagement strategy, executive/board leadership training, and private family foundation advisory services.
16 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
AMPLIFIED NONPROFIT CONSULTING LLC
Annual giving2-5 staffAnn Arbor, MI
6 clients on Form 990Fundraising consultancy providing strategic planning, campaigns, direct marketing, and staffing support for nonprofit organizations specializing in mid-level donors and sustainer programs
6 clients on Form 990
CHRISTINE GAVIN & COMPANY
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffDetroit, MI
3 clients on Form 990Boutique consulting firm specializing in multi-faceted fundraising platforms for nonprofit organizations, philanthropists, and social impact leaders, with focus on multicultural and women-led organizations
3 clients on Form 990
HAMMOND AND ASSOCIATES
Capital campaigns2-5 staffHighland, MI
9 clients on Form 990Hammond & Associates is an experienced nonprofit consulting firm founded in 2005 by Charles Hammond, providing counsel on fundraising programs, campaign strategy, and organizational capacity building.
9 clients on Form 990JULIE LICHTENBERG PHILANTHROPIC CONSULTING LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffBirmingham, MI
2 clients on Form 990Julie Lichtenberg Philanthropic Consulting helps small to medium-sized nonprofit organizations meet fundraising goals and sustain their critical work through fundraising assessments, strategic planning, campaigns, and training.
2 clients on Form 990
THE REMINGTON GROUP
Capital campaigns2-5 staffBeverly Hills, MI
44 clients on Form 990The Remington Group is a nonprofit fundraising consulting firm offering capital campaign strategy, feasibility studies, major/planned gifts, prospect research, board development, and digital/AI-driven fundraising analytics.
44 clients on Form 990
Richner & Richner LLC
Capital campaigns2-5 staffANN ARBOR, MI
6 clients on Form 990Richner & Richner, LLC was an Ann Arbor, Michigan fundraising consultancy founded in 1997 by Cedric and Mori Richner, specializing in capital campaigns, feasibility studies, board/CEO development, and planned giving program startup; the firm joined Marts & Lundy in December 2019 and its website now redirects to martsandlundy.com.
6 clients on Form 990
Detroit Philanthropy
Capital campaigns2-5 staffDetroit, MI
6 clients on Form 990Detroit-based fundraising consultancy led by founder Rachel Decker providing strategic counsel including capital campaigns, development audits, and fundraising strategy and execution for Metro Detroit nonprofits.
6 clients on Form 990The Breton Group
Capital campaigns2-5 staffGrand Rapids, MI
18 clients on Form 990The Breton Group is a Grand Rapids, Michigan fundraising consultancy serving nonprofit organizations and churches with capital campaigns, feasibility studies, fund development planning, and database management. Founded in 1995, it is led by president Mark Morrow. (Site SSL certificate expired at time of review; details drawn from directory listings.)
18 clients on Form 990
COUNSEL FOR COMMUNITY CAUSES LLC
Capital campaigns5-15 staffGrand Rapids, MI
4 clients on Form 990National consulting and fundraising firm focused upon capital campaign management services for nonprofit, community benefit organizations. Services include feasibility studies, campaign management, grant writing, board and staff training, and stakeholder relationship management.
4 clients on Form 990Eaton Cummings Group
Capital campaigns2-5 staffWilliamsburg, MI
4 clients on Form 990Michigan-based fundraising and strategic planning consulting firm providing campaign counsel, implementation, feasibility studies, and board development services to nonprofit organizations
4 clients on Form 990
DCG Philantropic (Educational)
Capital campaigns2-5 staffLivonia, MI
1 client on Form 990DeBrincat Consulting Group, LLC (DCG) is a philanthropic advancement counsel serving higher education institutions, medical centers, private schools, and community nonprofits with campaign planning, feasibility studies, major/principal gift strategy, and board and volunteer development training.
1 client on Form 990
HKM & Associates
Grant writing2-5 staffTraverse City, MI
4 clients on Form 990HKM & Associates is a consulting firm offering grant writing, fundraising, capital campaigns, board development, advocacy, strategic planning, and technical assistance to nonprofits, Tribal nations, and public/private organizations.
4 clients on Form 990
TRISECTOR CONSULTING
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffTraverse City, MI
1 client on Form 990Customized fundraising strategies leveraging nonprofit, for-profit, and government sectors. Services include grants, individual donor engagement, corporate giving, fund development assessments, strategic planning, and organizational systems optimization.
1 client on Form 990
SPARK GROUP LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffDearborn, MI
1 client on Form 990Nonprofit consulting firm providing strategic planning, fundraising, board development, executive coaching, and organizational sustainability services
1 client on Form 990PHILANTHROPIA PARTNERS LLC
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantGrand Rapids, MI
2 clients on Form 990Philanthropia Partners provides thoughtful and innovative counsel to nonprofits, their leaders, philanthropists and entrepreneurs, offering services including organizational and strategic planning, financial development, specialized projects, philanthropic exploration, coaching, speaking, teaching and training.
2 clients on Form 990PRUES-HECKER LLC
Major giftsIndependent consultantDetroit, MI
3 clients on Form 990Fundraising, event management and consulting firm focused on major donor fundraising, major events management and nonprofit development consulting
3 clients on Form 990GMFPartners.org (George Glover)
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffPort Huron, MI
3 clients listedCreative and management consulting agency providing strategic planning, fundraising, donor strategy, grant writing, event planning, and marketing services for small to medium-sized nonprofits
3 clients listed
Donor Synergy Consulting
Major gifts2-5 staffRochester Hills, MI
Provides fundraising strategy, major gift management, capital campaign planning, development leadership, and donor cultivation services to nonprofits
GM&F
Full-service fundraisingPort Huron, MI
3 clients listedCreative and management consulting agency providing tailored solutions for small to medium-sized nonprofits, particularly faith-based organizations. Services include strategic planning, professional fundraising, donor strategy and acquisition, grant writing, event planning and execution, marketing and communications. Operates as a virtual development department on monthly fee basis.
3 clients listed
