Major gifts consultants in Minnesota
41 major gift consultants are based in Minnesota.

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
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 990HAMILTON & ASSOCIATES
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantSaint Paul, MN
5 clients on Form 990Nonprofit consulting firm helping organizations grow, raise more money, and do their best work. Services include fundraising strategy, capital campaigns, development program restructuring, organizational planning, strategic communications, and leadership support.
5 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
Fundraising Sol
Capital campaigns5-15 staffMinneapolis, MN
5 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffMinneapolis-based, women-led fundraising firm specializing in capital campaign readiness, feasibility studies and high-touch campaign counsel for small to midsize nonprofits. Founded by Frances Roen, CFRE.
5 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
Michelle Edgerton LLC
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantWoodbury, MN
6 clients on Form 990Strategic fundraising and organizational development consulting firm providing business case development, development assessments, and fundraising consulting services
6 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 990
KK & Company LLC
Major gifts2-5 staffSt. Paul, MN
10 clients on Form 990Woman-owned public relations and fundraising firm specializing in fundraising & development, strategic communications, and event management for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations.
10 clients on Form 990
Staiger Vitelli and Associates
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffSaint Paul, MN
2 clients on Form 990Saint Paul, Minnesota-based fundraising consulting partnership founded around 2009 by Sarah Staiger and Laura Vitelli, providing values-based, race-equity-grounded fundraising strategy and training for mission-driven nonprofits.
2 clients on Form 990Lonsbury 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 990Gretchen Piper Consulting LLC
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantWayzata, MN
7 clients on Form 990CFRE on staffGretchen Piper Consulting is a solo fundraising consulting practice providing strategic planning, capital campaigns, and major gift services. Founded in 2009, the consultant has over 20 years of nonprofit fundraising experience.
7 clients on Form 990CFRE on staff
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 990
CORVUS NORTH LLC
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantMinneapolis, MN
8 clients on Form 990Corvus North is an independent fundraising consulting firm founded in 2015 by Jennifer Halcrow. Provides comprehensive fundraising services including capital campaign planning, grant writing, fundraising training, and coaching for nonprofit leaders. Has raised over $135 million for Minnesota charities.
8 clients on Form 990Andrea Bork Consulting
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantEdina, MN
7 clients listedAndrea Bork Consulting is a solo interim-fundraising-leadership and development consulting practice in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, serving nonprofits with annual fund, major gift, planned giving, grant proposal, and development planning support.
7 clients listedTHE WELLSPRING GROUPROLAND DEVELOPMENT
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantMinneapolis, MN
5 clients on Form 990Fundraising consulting firm offering capital campaigns, major gifts, grant writing, and development services
5 clients on Form 990Rebecca Sundquist Fundraising
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantExcelsior, MN
9 clients on Form 990Rebecca Sundquist Fundraising is a solo fundraising consulting practice based in Excelsior, Minnesota. Rebecca Sundquist specializes in capital campaigns, feasibility studies, major gift programs, and executive coaching for nonprofit leadership. She is also the founder of Hats & Mittens, a charitable initiative supplying schools with hats and mittens.
9 clients on Form 990SMITH PHILANTHROPIC
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantForest Lake, MN
1 client on Form 990Fundraising services including needs assessment, program planning, board and staff training, and ongoing counsel related to fundraising and stewardship
1 client on Form 990
