Philanthropic Advisory &
Management Consulting

for donors, foundations, and the nonprofits they empower

We are consultants who guide you in optimizing philanthropic performance - supporting your planning, focus and implementation.

ABOUT US

EXPERTISE

Erdle Consulting Group is an independent philanthropic advisory firm with over 30 years of expertise in nonprofit fundraising, organizational consulting, and foundation management. We partner with individual donors, families, foundations and their advisors to craft tailored philanthropic strategies, drawing on best practices from leading foundations and philanthropists.

Our approach ensures your giving is supported by optimal and functional processes and systems, reflecting your unique values and goals, but which is elevated to focused and strategic grantmaking, understanding impact and building knowledge, and advancing the philanthropic ecosystem.

ECG has deep roots in the nonprofit sector, and in a wide variety of issue areas, working with government, business, funders, and communities toward transformative change. Our expertise extends to convening and community engagement, building nonprofit capacity and leadership, developing strong foundation operations, governance and next generation strategies, and strengthening fiduciary, strategic and generative goals for funder leadership.

Services

At Erdle Consulting Group (ECG), we believe that true philanthropic impact starts with a plan—and evolves into a lifelong practice. The Philanthropy Practice is our signature approach that sets us apart and delivers lasting value to donors, foundations and their advisors.

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[Allison's] fundraising plan enabled us to raise the necessary funds to host a series of well attended events in a variety of settings that appealed to high net worth donors. Beyond her fundraising skills, Allison is a pleasure to work with ...

- Kirstie Tucker, DC Fly-ins/Catesby Commemorative Trust

I can’t speak highly enough about Erdle Consulting Group. Allison has done a tremendous job in a short period of time to help us both plan our development work going forward and operationalize the work needing to be accomplished. Her skill level in the field is unsurpassed and even goes beyond expectations.

- John Porter, Former CEO, ACT for Alexandria

Allison helped TATE Global, a startup, translate our previous experience in the government contracting world to the NGO and multinational corporate sectors.  She assisted us with the development of strategic marketing plans and served as a valuable advisor during the early stages of our company's growth.  She worked diligently to help us secure business in a competitive business climate.

-David Ayres, Tate Inc.

I wish you could have been in the shop when I showed your 50 year Impact report with the team. Everyone had such big smiles on their faces seeing pictures of our youth included! Extra fun for us.

-Emily Gage, Executive Director, Phoenix Bikes, Washington Forrest Foundation Grant Partner

Erdle Consulting assisted us with our outreach needs to gain community support to entitle a 300-unit multi-family redevelopment in Arlington County. They work seamlessly with community groups, county staff and others to support project needs.

- Eleventh Street Development, LLC

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