Prospect research consultants in Maryland
23 prospect research firms are based in Maryland. 2 more work in Maryland from other states; switch the State filter to “Works in” to see them.

Resource One
Direct response50+ staffLanham, MD
186 clients on Form 990Moore is a data-driven constituent experience and fundraising company serving nonprofits across direct mail, digital, telephone and media channels, providing strategy, creative, production, data and analytics. It is a series LLC made up of more than 20 operating companies.
186 clients on Form 990
Avalon Consulting Group
Direct response15-50 staffAnnapolis, MD
192 clients on Form 990The Avalon Consulting Group is a woman-owned, full-service direct response fundraising agency (since 1997) helping nonprofits and progressive/advocacy organizations grow revenue through direct mail, telemarketing, digital outreach, and data analytics. Based in Annapolis, MD.
192 clients on Form 990
Lynch Pinnacle Group LLC
Capital campaigns5-15 staffBethesda, MD
49 clients on Form 990Bethesda, MD fundraising consultancy securing six- to eight-figure major and corporate gifts for capital campaigns, national initiatives and programs, with services in feasibility studies, research, direct marketing and executive coaching. Focus areas include civics/history education, historic preservation and veterans programs.
49 clients on Form 990JONO MARCUS CONSULTING
Grant writingIndependent consultantBethesda, MD
14 clients on Form 990Jono Marcus Consulting is a Bethesda, Maryland-based grant writing and fund development consulting firm founded in 2003 by Jono Marcus. The firm has helped clients raise over $60 million and specializes in grant writing, fund development strategy, and prospect research for nonprofits.
14 clients on Form 990CDR Fundraising Group
Direct response50+ staffBowie, MD
71 clients on Form 990CDR Fundraising Group, founded in 1982 and now part of Moore DM Group, is a direct response fundraising agency headquartered in Bowie, Maryland that creates and executes direct mail, digital, DRTV, and telemarketing campaigns for national nonprofit organizations.
71 clients on Form 990
Key Acquisition Partners
Direct response15-50 staffAnnapolis, MD
43 clients on Form 990Key Acquisition Partners (KAP), formerly List Services Fundraising, is a donor-acquisition and list brokerage/management firm with offices in Annapolis, MD and Naples, FL, providing data processing, marketing analytics, and digital acquisition services to nonprofit fundraising programs.
43 clients on Form 990
Shaff Group
Full-service fundraising5-15 staffBaltimore, MD
7 clients on Form 990Strategic fundraising, marketing, analytics, and engagement consulting for nonprofits, independent schools, healthcare organizations, and higher education institutions. Services include advancement strategy, campaign readiness, donor progression, stewardship optimization, and fundraising operations.
7 clients on Form 990Saltzberg Consulting
Grant writingIndependent consultantBowie, MD
5 clients on Form 990Fundraising consultant helping nonprofits secure funds from various sources. Specializes in grant-seeking, strategic fundraising planning, foundation fundraising, government grants, corporate partnerships, annual campaigns, and major gifts.
5 clients on Form 990
MPK&D LLC
Capital campaigns5-15 staffHydes, MD
8 clients on Form 990MPK&D is a national consulting firm delivering campaign and fundraising counsel, strategic communications, leadership coaching, and governance counsel to higher education, healthcare, and other mission-driven organizations
8 clients on Form 990
SR CONSULTING
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffArlington, MD
11 clients on Form 990S+R works side-by-side with nonprofits to overcome fundraising challenges through comprehensive services including fundraising assessments, development plans, donor identification, expert counsel, training and coaching, event planning, and development systems design
11 clients on Form 990
BCC & ASSOCIATES
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffBethesda, MD
1 client on Form 990BCC & Associates is a full-service fundraising and communications consulting company specializing in comprehensive fundraising strategies and support for nonprofit organizations, including fundraising audits, campaign planning and execution, market research, annual giving, major gifts, board development training, and prospect research
1 client on Form 990
LANGLY INNOVATIONS LLC
Major gifts5-15 staffFrederick, MD
11 clients on Form 990Strategic consulting and training firm specializing in philanthropic behavioral research and donor development strategies
11 clients on Form 990Leonardtown Grants LLC
Grant writing2-5 staffLeonardtown, MD
8 clients on Form 990Grant writing, proposal, and fundraising research firm serving nonprofit clients including federal, state, local, and private foundation requests for proposals
8 clients on Form 990LEWIS ADVERTISING CO INC
Direct response15-50 staffBaltimore, MD
14 clients on Form 990Direct mail and marketing services firm specializing in fundraising strategy and donor data profiling for nonprofit organizations, associations, and government agencies. Provides multi-channel fundraising campaigns with donor base analysis.
14 clients on Form 990
THE ATHENA ADVISORS, LLC.
Board development5-15 staffTakoma Park, MD
3 clients on Form 990The Athena Advisors is a social-enterprise consultancy founded by Robin Heller (~2016) based in Takoma Park, MD, offering fundraising strategy, prospect research, fundraising communications/training, CEO coaching, and board development to mission-driven nonprofits, alongside a separate PR/editorial services line.
3 clients on Form 990
GreenKite Fundraising
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffWoodbine, MD
4 clients on Form 990GreenKite Fundraising provides strategic fundraising consulting, coaching for board members and development staff, capital campaigns support, year-end fundraising, and overall development operations for nonprofit clients.
4 clients on Form 990LYNN ENGLISH CONSULTING INC
Full-service fundraisingIndependent consultantChevy Chase, MD
1 client on Form 990Strategic fundraising and resource development consulting for nonprofits, including strategic planning, fund development strategies, grant proposals, prospect research, donor cultivation, and executive coaching
1 client on Form 990
Lassiter & Associates LLC
Full-service fundraising15-50 staffChevy Chase, MD
2 clients on Form 990Management consulting firm specializing in organizational planning, fundraising strategy, board and staff development, and strategic communications for mission-driven nonprofits
2 clients on Form 990HOWIE MARKETING & CONSULTING
Grant writing2-5 staffEarleville, MD
4 clients on Form 990Nonprofit fundraising consulting firm providing grant writing, grant prospect research, and development support services
4 clients on Form 990
FUNDRISING LLC
Full-service fundraising2-5 staffSilver Spring, MD
2 clients on Form 990fundRISING LLC works with small to mid-size nonprofits to build and grow systematic, strategic, and sustainable development departments that foster growth, reward innovation, and promote a culture of philanthropy
2 clients on Form 990Fit Fundraising, LLC
Major gifts2-5 staffRockville, MD
6 clients listedFIT Fundraising provides fundraising leadership, strategy, training, major gift consulting, donor analytics, direct response services, and executive recruitment for nonprofits nationwide. Works as embedded strategic partner to nonprofit leadership.
6 clients listed
Mary Elizabeth Granger & Associates Inc
Direct response5-15 staffTowson, MD
1 client on Form 990Mailing list brokerage and management firm specializing in direct mail fundraising for nonprofits, offering targeted list recommendations, donor acquisition strategies, and campaign support
1 client on Form 990
McGeehan Research
Prospect researchIndependent consultantBaltimore, MD
Conduit Philanthropic Intelligence Partner (founded 2011 as McGeehan Research, Baltimore, MD) provides prospect research, data segmentation, portfolio analysis, moves-management oversight, and staff training to nonprofit development offices.
