Grant writing consultants in Illinois
20 grant writers are based in Illinois. 1 more work in Illinois from other states; switch the State filter to “Works in” to see them.
Grenzebah Glier and Associates
Capital campaigns50+ staffChicago, IL
120 clients on Form 990Giving Institute memberGrenzebach Glier and Associates (GG+A) is a Chicago-based full-service philanthropic management consulting firm founded in 1961, serving higher education, independent schools, academic medicine and healthcare, arts and culture, and the voluntary sector. It was acquired by Huron Consulting Group in February 2024.
120 clients on Form 990Giving Institute memberDBD Group
Capital campaigns15-50 staffPalatine, IL
110 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffDonor By Design Group (DBD Group) is a nonprofit fundraising consultancy founded by former YMCA of the USA philanthropy executive Bruce Berglund, specializing in capital campaigns, feasibility studies, annual/endowment programs, strategy, and board governance.
110 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
Social Capital Partnerships
Direct response5-15 staffChicago, IL
40 clients on Form 990Social 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.
40 clients on Form 990
Giving Tree Associates
Capital campaigns15-50 staffChicago, IL
13 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffGiving Tree Associates (founded 2008, Chicago, IL) is a nonprofit consulting agency offering fundraising/campaign management, executive search and staffing, planned giving, grant writing, coaching, and organizational strategy, having worked with over 200 nonprofit institutions across faith-based, cultural, humanitarian, and human-services sectors.
13 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffBILL BROOKS & ASSOCIATES LTD
Grant writingIndependent consultantChicago, IL
2 clients on Form 990Bill Brooks & Associates specializes in raising funds from corporate, foundation, government, and other institutional grantors for nonprofit organizations. The firm writes grant proposals, solicitation letters, and provides fundraising consulting services.
2 clients on Form 990NIKE WITCOMB AND ASSOCIATES
Capital campaigns2-5 staffChicago, IL
9 clients on Form 990Fundraising consulting firm providing strategic planning, feasibility studies, capital campaigns, major gifts, staff training, and development audits for nonprofit organizations
9 clients on Form 990ZACHARIAS ADVANCEMENT CONSULTING LL
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffWheaton, IL
4 clients on Form 990National firm offering counsel in organizational strategic planning, advancement planning, fundraising, marketing communications, and planned giving. Specializes in developing donor leadership and establishing systems for long-term fundraising success.
4 clients on Form 990
Artistic Fundraising Group
Major gifts15-50 staffChicago, IL
1 client on Form 990Chicago-based fundraising consultancy founded in 2018, serving arts and nonprofit organizations with development strategy, grant writing and management, individual giving, major gifts, and institutional giving services.
1 client on Form 990
PINZINO CONSULTING INC
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantChicago, IL
3 clients on Form 990Pinzino Consulting focuses on fundraising strategy and support for justice-focused nonprofit organizations, offering services including organizational fundraising assessments, donor engagement planning, interim development staff support, grant proposal writing, funder briefing events, staff and board training, and earned income strategies
3 clients on Form 990
Grant Staff Inc
Grant writing2-5 staffOrland Park, IL
3 clients on Form 990Development consulting firm providing grant writing, fundraising strategy, board and staff training, and planned giving services to nonprofit organizations
3 clients on Form 990
GROWTH VISION HEALTH INC
Grant writingIndependent consultantChicago, IL
1 client on Form 990Consulting firm providing grant writing, diversified development plan design, prospect research, and fundraising strategic advice to nonprofit organizations and social entrepreneurs
1 client on Form 990
Syllabi Consulting
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantIllinois
1 client on Form 990Organizational development, fundraising, grant writing and management, training, and communications consultant for nonprofits
1 client on Form 990Cedarstone
CRM implementation15-50 staffWheaton, IL
5 clients listedIntegrated nonprofit business services firm offering Virtuous CRM implementation, accounting, bookkeeping, donation processing, donor development, executive coaching, board development, and strategic planning services to nonprofit organizations.
5 clients listed
J.G. Poll & Associates
Grant writingIndependent consultantChicago, IL
5 clients listedJ.G. Poll & Associates, founded in 2004 in Chicago and led by Joyce Golbus Poll, provides federal and foundation grant writing plus communications and fundraising consulting, mainly for health, hospital and human-service nonprofits.
5 clients listedHENRY STREET SOLUTIONS (DBA LEADING HEALTHY FUTURES)
Grant writing2-5 staffIllinois
1 client on Form 990Consulting firm providing strategic planning, grant coaching, prospect research, and grant writing services to health centers, health departments, and human services nonprofits
1 client on Form 990INNOVATIVE FUNDRAISING
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffIllinois
6 clients on Form 990Innovative Fundraising is a nonprofit fundraising consulting firm offering major gifts, individual giving, donor stewardship, grants management, event planning, and digital fundraising services.
6 clients on Form 990Millennia Consulting
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffChicago, IL
2 clients on Form 990Fundraising consulting and organizational development firm offering grant writing, executive search, strategic planning, and board development services to nonprofits
2 clients on Form 990Rachel Krause Consulting Inc
Grant writingIndependent consultantChicago, IL
1 client on Form 990Marketing, writing, strategic communications, and fundraising assistance to nonprofit and social service organizations
1 client on Form 990Bold & Write LLC
Grant writingIndependent consultantChicago, IL
1 client on Form 990A consulting firm that secures funding for nonprofits and other organizations through fundraising strategy, grant writing, prospect research, and board development services.
1 client on Form 990
Sarah Keister Armstrong and Associates, LLC
Grant writing2-5 staffLibertyville, IL
Boutique consulting firm specializing in needs assessments, strategic planning, program evaluation, and communications for public and nonprofit organizations, with particular expertise in grant strategy