About Erdle Consulting Group
Erdle Consulting Group draws on decades of nonprofit and foundation expertise—combined with the latest in philanthropic best practices—to challenge discerning donors to rethink their giving, providing a personalized assessment and actionable roadmap to achieve transformative, purpose-driven impact.
Our Philosophy
With over 30 years of experience supporting the philanthropic ecosystem—including nonprofits, communities, businesses, individuals, and foundations—Erdle Consulting Group has witnessed firsthand the systemic inefficiencies that hold back transformative change.
Philanthropy in the U.S. is a $550+ billion capital market—yet it remains fragmented, slow-moving, and often hamstrung by donor restrictions that limit nonprofits’ ability to fulfill their missions. Decision-making is notoriously sluggish, while the challenges facing our communities grow ever more complex and urgent. Nonprofits spend an outsized portion of their time and resources fundraising and chasing annual grants, rather than focusing on long-term impact. Meanwhile, donors and foundations, inundated by information and choices, often experience “giving paralysis”—uncertain how to make their contributions truly matter.
While private philanthropy cannot—and should not—replace government funding, it does possess a unique privilege: the ability to act swiftly, flexibly, and with bold accountability. The question is, will we or can we rise to meet this moment and unlock the sector’s true potential?
Our Expertise
We partner with individual donors, families, foundations and their advisors to craft tailored philanthropic strategies, drawing on best practices from leading foundations and philanthropists.
- Strategic Philanthropy & Governance:
Crafting philanthropic plans and governance frameworks rooted in your unique values, systems thinking, and decisive leadership. - Operational Excellence & Impact:
Establishing structures for operational effectiveness, implementing evidence-based grantmaking, and rigorously measuring impact. - Collaborative Partnerships & Community Engagement:
Fostering trust and alignment among donors, boards, foundations, nonprofits, and communities—centering community voices and convening key stakeholders for collective action. - Learning, Advocacy & Knowledge Building:
Curating ongoing learning, deepening issue expertise, and navigating advocacy efforts in partnership with local governments for sustainable, systemic change.
Why Hire Us?
At ECG, philanthropy isn’t a sideline—it’s our sole focus. While many firms may add philanthropic consulting to their financial or investment offerings, we are dedicated exclusively to serving philanthropists and building, implementing, and evolving your unique plan.
The ECG Advantage
The Philanthropy Practice by Erdle Consulting Group provides an expert, unbiased guide to help you move quickly from giving to measurable impact. We offer a unique value-add for your financial, legal, accounting, and investment advisors—ensuring your philanthropic vision is seamlessly integrated with your overall wealth strategy.
With ECG, philanthropy becomes a dynamic, evolving practice. We are your trusted partner on this journey, equipping you to lead, learn, and create lasting change.