Graham-Pelton is a fundraising consulting firm for leading nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Our mission:
elevate philanthropy so nonprofits can flourish

services

We develop creative solutions as unique as our clients and as distinct as their needs.

giving and philanthropy

The collective generosity of humanity will propel us forward.

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fundraising strategy
campaigns
attraction and retention

organizational effectiveness

High-performing teams aren’t created by chance.

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operational assessment
talent assessment and development
training and engagement
interim staffing

business intelligence

Information is knowledge and knowledge is power.

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prospect profiling
database optimization
wealth screening and analysis
fundraising metrics

in the news

Our efforts empower the next generation of leaders and reinvent the future.

Accepting funds from tainted donors

Vice President David Allyn says nonprofits shouldn’t be so quick to reject these gifts in a Washington Post op-ed

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When Donors Make Things Complicated

Article by Vice President Stuart Sullivan featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy

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Ace Your First Fundraising Campaign

Vice President David Allyn outlines the critical strategy elements that need to be considered when planning a fundraising campaign

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Giving USA 2019

Our analysis of the findings from this year’s report

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Announcing two new service lines

Quotients Talent Optimization & Cybersecurity Readiness for Nonprofits

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Protecting Your Nonprofit From Controversial Donors

Vice President David Allyn shares his insight on fundraising scandals

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insights with impact

Explore the intricate themes facing our industry.

Industry Trends & CommentaryGiving & Philanthropy
November 7, 2019

Regrets, I’ve had a few….

So sang Ol’ Blue Eyes in that high-kicking classic looking back on a life well lived. Hopefully, the author and everyone reading this won’t be…
Aaron Dahlstrom
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Industry Trends & CommentaryGiving & Philanthropy
November 7, 2019

Investing in systems and processes makes a difference

Do any of these sounds familiar? A fundraiser that complains about data quality, uses the database differently, or not all. Reporting that cannot be trusted…
Aaron Dahlstrom
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Industry Trends & CommentaryGiving & Philanthropy
November 7, 2019

Does the “average school” really exist?

One message we consistently share with clients and have shared with IDPE members at recent regional meetings is the danger of ‘becoming average’. Naturally, averages…
Aaron Dahlstrom
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Global Economy & Relations
May 1, 2019

When is the right time to think globally?

Thinking globally can markedly enhance a development and alumni programme. This includes organisations that aren’t immediately able to go global, as well as those that…
Aaron Dahlstrom
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Return on Investment
March 8, 2018

Business as (not) usual: Proceeding with a campaign despite turnover

In our last post, we shared our top tips for ensuring success in your fundraising program despite staff and leadership transitions. There, we focused on…
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Return on Investment
March 6, 2018

Triumph despite turnover: Ensuring fundraising program success during leadership transitions

Recent studies confirm what we all know - transitions in fundraising staff and leadership are inevitable. Data demonstrates that the average tenure for development professionals…
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see you there

Meet us or hear us speak at these upcoming industry events.

Annual AFP NJ Conference on Philanthropy

14 November | Bridgewater, NJ

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The Association of Boarding Schools Conference

5-7 December | Boston, MA

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CASE-NAIS Independent Schools Conference

12-14 January | Atlanta, GA

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We enable nonprofit organizations to solve the most complex challenges of our day.

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