Fundraising consultants in Wisconsin
42 fundraising firms are based in Wisconsin, from independent consultants to national counsel. Filter by service, size and the sectors they serve.

AB Data Group
Direct response50+ staffMilwaukee, WI
91 clients on Form 990A.B. Data, Ltd. (A.B. Data Group) is a direct marketing firm founded in 1981 in the Milwaukee area that runs integrated direct-response and grassroots fundraising programs for nonprofit and progressive advocacy organizations, alongside class-action administration and data services.
91 clients on Form 990AMERICAN CITY BUREAU INC
Capital campaigns15-50 staffMilwaukee, WI
10 clients on Form 990Giving Institute memberAmerican City Bureau, Inc., founded in 1913, is a long-established fundraising consulting firm offering feasibility studies, capital campaign direction, major and planned gift development, development audits, and strategic/board planning for nonprofits nationwide.
10 clients on Form 990Giving Institute memberMDM Fundraising
Direct response15-50 staffBrookfield, WI
58 clients on Form 990Brookfield, WI Christian fundraising and direct-response marketing agency (MDM Fundraising) specializing in donor acquisition, cultivation, digital fundraising and analytics for Gospel rescue missions and ministries. Founded in 1986 and acquired by RKD Group in 2024; site may redirect to the RKD Group brand.
58 clients on Form 990Bennett Direct
Capital campaignsMilwaukee, WI
98 clients on Form 990Bennett Direct is a Milwaukee-based fundraising and marketing firm founded by CEO Susan Bennett, offering major gift and capital campaign, bridge campaign, and integrated direct mail/phone fundraising services to universities, schools, arts organizations, and other nonprofits.
98 clients on Form 990
THE ABBEY GROUP
Capital campaigns5-15 staffMilwaukee, WI
5 clients on Form 990Philanthropy management and consulting firm providing resource development, philanthropy management, board and executive development, and capital campaign counsel to nonprofit organizations
5 clients on Form 990Momentum Nonprofit Strategies LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffWhitefish Bay, WI
10 clients on Form 990Consulting firm helping nonprofit organizations maximize impact by reaching their financial goals through donor engagement, development strategy, grant writing, corporate and foundation relations, and board engagement. Serves organizations across health care, higher education, performing arts, and neighborhood safety sectors.
10 clients on Form 990McDonald Schaefer LLC
Capital campaigns5-15 staffMilwaukee, WI
54 clients on Form 990Fund development consulting firm with offices in Milwaukee and Madison, WI, providing SmartRaise(R) capital campaign management, feasibility studies, major gifts strategy, and nonprofit capacity-building (board development, strategic planning, prospect research) services.
54 clients on Form 990
ABD Direct
Direct response50+ staffGlendale, WI
58 clients on Form 990ABD Direct is the direct-response fundraising and advertising division of A.B. Data Group (founded 1981), providing direct mail, digital, and grassroots fundraising campaigns to nonprofits, advocacy groups, and political committees.
58 clients on Form 990
Moore Fundraising Solutions
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffAppleton, WI
3 clients on Form 990Fundraising consulting firm providing advisory and execution services to nonprofits including annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, grants, prospect research, strategic planning, and coaching
3 clients on Form 990
JULEP CONSULTING
Full-service fundraising5-15 staffMadison, WI
3 clients on Form 990Boutique fundraising and nonprofit consulting firm offering fundraising strategy, grant writing, strategic planning, organizational development, executive search, capacity building, and board development services
3 clients on Form 990
BAKER STREET CONSULTING GROUP LLC
Capital campaigns5-15 staffStevens Point, WI
2 clients on Form 990Wisconsin-based fundraising consultant helping nonprofits with capital campaigns, major gift development, feasibility studies, annual funds, and training/coaching
2 clients on Form 990
Amanda White Consulting
Capital campaigns5-15 staffMadison, WI
11 clients on Form 990Fundraising consultant offering capital campaigns, fund development growth, strategic planning, and board development services to nonprofits
11 clients on Form 990
GARY HUBBELL CONSULTING
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantMilwaukee, WI
4 clients on Form 990Gary Hubbell Consulting is a Milwaukee-based solo practice providing strategic planning, leadership development, and resource-development (fundraising) consulting and coaching to mission-driven nonprofits.
4 clients on Form 990
Abundant Philanthropy LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffMilwaukee, WI
18 clients on Form 990Consulting practice focused on helping nonprofits tell their story, develop fundraising strategy, articulate impact, and secure philanthropic support
18 clients on Form 990LINE BY LYNE CONSULTING LLC
Grant writing2-5 staffMequon, WI
3 clients on Form 990Nonprofit consultant providing coaching, grant research and writing, and fund development strategies to help nonprofits generate restricted and unrestricted income
3 clients on Form 990MEANINGFULL DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
Capital campaigns2-5 staffMadison, WI
7 clients on Form 990MeaningFULL Development & Communications is a woman and minority-owned consulting firm in Madison, Wisconsin offering development plans, grant services, capital campaigns, fundraising, communications, and strategic planning for nonprofits.
7 clients on Form 990
THE SWEENEY GROUP LLC
Capital campaigns2-5 staffMadison, WI
9 clients on Form 990The Sweeney Group provides capital campaign consulting, feasibility studies, and strategic planning for nonprofit organizations, with particular expertise serving libraries and community organizations across the Midwest. Known for innovative approaches like the 100 Extraordinary Women fundraising program.
9 clients on Form 990
DEVELOPMENT FOR CONSERVATION, LLC
Major giftsIndependent consultantMonona, WI
1 client on Form 990Solo consultancy founded by David Allen providing fundraising assessments, major-gift development training, and capital/annual campaign consulting primarily for land trusts and other conservation nonprofits.
1 client on Form 990WISCONSIN IDEA GROUP LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffMadison, WI
4 clients on Form 990Strategic consulting services helping community leaders and nonprofits with fundraising, board development, and organizational advancement
4 clients on Form 990C.S. Ferguson
Direct responseIndependent consultantMadison, WI
C.S. Ferguson is a Madison, WI fundraising communications consultant who helps mission-driven nonprofits write appeals, campaign materials, and impact reports that turn stories into donations.

SYMPHONY ADVANCEMENT LLC
Grant writing5-15 staffElkhorn, WI
3 clients on Form 990Comprehensive marketing and development solutions providing grant management and capital campaign fundraising services for nonprofits, schools, churches, and businesses
3 clients on Form 990
JAMES COMPANY
Capital campaigns5-15 staffMilwaukee, WI
2 clients on Form 990The James Company provides fundraising and stewardship consultation services including strategic planning, feasibility studies, capital appeals, and annual stewardship programs for congregations, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits.
2 clients on Form 990Canvas Cloud
CRM implementation5-15 staffAppleton, WI
2 clients listedSalesforce Consulting Partner specializing in CRM implementation, optimization, and managed services for nonprofits and small businesses. Helps nonprofits manage donor relations, programs, volunteers, and fundraising through Salesforce NPSP and Agentforce Nonprofit platforms.
2 clients listedMATTHEWS CONSULTING
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantMadison, WI
3 clients on Form 990Matthews Nonprofit Consulting, LLC is a Madison, WI-based solo fundraising consultancy led by Bruce Matthews, reportedly offering capital campaign counsel, major and planned giving strategy, and board/staff/volunteer training, drawing on 39+ years in nonprofit development including 17 years at Campbell & Company. Website currently unreachable.
3 clients on Form 990
Granting Wishes Consulting
Grant writing2-5 staffMadison, WI
1 client on Form 990Madison, WI grant consulting firm founded in 2021 by Sarah Mueller, offering grant strategy, funding-opportunity identification, and proposal development for nonprofits across Wisconsin and nearby states.
1 client on Form 990
