Major gifts consultants in Wisconsin
25 major gift consultants are based in Wisconsin.
AMERICAN 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
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
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 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 990MATTHEWS 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 990Sparks Collaborative Results
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantMilwaukee, WI
1 client on Form 990Sparks Collaborative Results is a Milwaukee-based fundraising consultancy led by Katie A. Sparks, providing fund development leadership, major and recurring donor strategy, donor research, grant writing support, and coaching for nonprofits.
1 client on Form 990AMALIA SCHOONE
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantMilwaukee, WI
1 client on Form 990CFRE on staffAmalia Schoone, CFRE runs In Progress Consulting, LLC, a solo Milwaukee-area practice founded in 1999 offering capital, major-gift and annual campaign design, board governance, and strategic planning services to nonprofits.
1 client on Form 990CFRE on staff
SABLJAK BUDISCH AGENCY LLC
Board development2-5 staffMilwaukee, WI
4 clients on Form 990Connects mission-driven organizations with funders and corporations. Services include board development and engagement, corporate engagement, family foundation support, and teaching the 'ask' through board training.
4 clients on Form 990IN PROGRESS CONSULTING LLC
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantMilwaukee, WI
1 client on Form 990Customized fundraising, planning, and board governance services for nonprofit organizations
1 client on Form 990SATERBAK & ASSOCIATES
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantJanesville, WI
2 clients on Form 990Consulting firm focused on capital campaigns, annual giving, planned giving, membership initiatives, and corporate sponsorships for family-oriented nonprofit organizations across upper Midwest and Northeast.
2 clients on Form 990Blankenship Services LLC
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantMilwaukee, WI
2 clients on Form 990Nonprofit capacity building and fundraising consulting firm offering planning, fundraising strategy, board engagement, and interim executive services
2 clients on Form 990
LEAP Nonprofit Consulting
Capital campaignsIndependent consultantStevens Point, WI
1 client on Form 990CFRE on staffLEAP Nonprofit Consulting is a solo fundraising consultancy led by Rikki Harry, CFRE, providing capital campaign strategy, major-gift coaching, and fundraising training to small and mid-size US nonprofits.
1 client on Form 990CFRE on staff
Creating Solutions (Mark Germano) Germano
Major gifts2-5 staffMilwaukee, WI
1 client on Form 990Creating Solutions provides fundraising consulting services to nonprofits. Mark Germano has personally raised over $700 million, closed 100+ seven and eight-figure gifts, and made 25,000+ successful donor asks. The firm offers data-driven fundraising planning and has expertise in leadership, board development, and strategic planning for nonprofits.
1 client on Form 990CLARUS DEVELOPMENT
Major giftsWisconsin
2 clients on Form 990Clarus Fundraising Consulting helps nonprofit organizations raise money through major gifts support, grant development, capacity building and coaching
2 clients on Form 990
