Direct response consultants in Illinois

Chicago-based multichannel direct-response fundraising and nonprofit marketing agency offering direct mail, digital, donor analytics, campaign strategy and planned-gift marketing. Founded in 1989 and led by Charter CFRE Denny Meyer.

Douglas Shaw & Associates is an international multichannel direct-response fundraising consulting firm serving nonprofits and ministries with direct mail, digital, media, data/analytics, and donor research.

U.S.-based front-office BPO/call-center vendor founded in 1991 providing inbound/outbound telemarketing, donor acquisition and retention calling, and handwritten direct mail services to nonprofits and many other industries.

Social Capital is a Chicago, IL (with a Washington, D.C. office) fundraising and communications agency, founded around 2001 and led by CEO/Co-Founder Paula Berezin, that acts as an outsourced 'fundraising agency of record' providing strategy, campaign execution, creative/communications, and leadership training to large national nonprofit clients.

PJH & Associates (Patricia Hurley & Associates), founded in 1986 in Chicago, provides fundraising strategy, event management, board solicitation training, and logistical support for nonprofit galas, dinners, and benefit events; the firm has raised over $1 billion for nonprofit clients.

Siegel Marketing Group provides tele-funding (telemarketing), database services, and direct mail execution for nonprofit and membership organizations.

Specializes in crafting bespoke, high-impact face-to-face fundraising campaigns for charities focusing on donor acquisition and retention

Chicago-based digital-first philanthropy agency founded in 2010 specializing in annual giving programs, email marketing, strategic communications, and donor engagement for healthcare foundations, higher education, and nonprofits. Raised $43.6M+ for clients in 2025.

Authentic is a digital fundraising, paid media, and creative agency for nonprofits and political campaigns, reporting more than $1 billion raised online for over 350 partner organizations.

Peer-to-peer fundraising event production company offering full-service event planning, production, execution, and strategic consulting for nonprofit organizations. Specializes in runs, walks, and rides events.

Professional fundraiser based in Normal, Illinois conducting direct response campaigns for nonprofit organizations including police benevolent societies, unions, animal welfare organizations, and community groups.

Mile19 Marketing, LLC, founded by Managing Partners Karen Burman and Tracy Zibell in 2019, helps nonprofits bring direct mail fundraising programs in-house, providing strategy, analytics, and operational oversight as an alternative to traditional agency-of-record contracts.

Full service nonprofit consulting firm based in Buffalo Grove, IL

Benefit auctioneers and fundraising consultants helping nonprofits raise more at galas, paddle raises, and charity auctions with event planning, donor engagement, and auction strategy services