“Currently engaged with The Huddleston Group and specifically Ron Huddleston, its President. We are in the midst of a Program Planning and Philanthropic Assessment and I believe it is going extremely well. We have already have learned a great deal of information that will help take our resource development program throughout the district to the next level. Looking forward to moving on to our $25 million capital campaign”.
“Ron Huddleston brought years of fundraising experience to the state humanities cause. He completed an in-depth, frank, much-needed study of our development and communications efforts, leading to meaningful change in our operations. Ron provided not just knowledge but encouragement and confidence for the Humanities Montana staff and board. He's an approachable, incisive guide who puts our organization's mission at the heart of our development efforts. His work is going to make a profound difference for our state.”
“We had The Huddleston Group perform a Program Planning and Philanthropic Assessment and I it went extremely well. We learned a great deal and were given specific recommendations for taking our advancement program throughout the district to the next level. Our Assessment gave us an honest appraisal of our situation and helped us develop realistic plans and meaningful working goals district-wide. The Huddleston Groups expertise on philanthropy was invaluable and has made a critical difference. We appreciated Ron’s insights into our strengths, areas for improvement, and on the opportunities in our region for creating partnerships with donors.”
“Awesome Report! This is one of the best pieces work I have seen done in the nonprofit development world in a very long time. I have no idea how much it must of cost, but it is worth every dime. My suggestion: Put copies of The Huddleston Group’s Assessment in binders, distribute to all the board and committee members and one page at a time start checking off the reconciliation of comments, implementation of recommendations. The Huddleston Group’s Assessments Recommendations are spot on, and clearly can be used to the benefit of the foundation for years to come.”
“After nearly a year into raising funds for a new building project, I realized that we needed the help of fund counsel if we were going to succeed. The Huddleston Group and Ron Huddleston came highly recommended and we were not disappointed. The information, resources, direction and guidance he has provided has been critical to our program. Great customer service, Ron Huddleston was available on short notice, courteous, and knowledgeable. He brought a wealth of knowledge for campaign organization. We were also very pleased with their assistance in the production of our campaign promotional video which has proved very valuable in the campaign. The Huddleston Group has met or exceeded all expectations and I give them our highest recommendation.”
“I have worked with Ron Huddleston, president of The Huddleston Group, for the last year on an extremely important major capital campaign benefiting a nonprofit organization within my district. As co-chair of this campaign, I have found Ron and his company’s professionalism, knowledge, and expertise to be exemplary. Fellow member Senator Catherine Miranda and I have no doubt that with the continued guidance of The Huddleston Group, our campaign will be a complete success and benefit many lives.”
“As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we retained The Huddleston Group to provide a board/management assessment and planned giving consultation to dramatically grow our board and fundraising efforts. Ron Huddleston provided the guidance and hands-on-support that took our organization to the next level, I highly recommend him and his firm.”
“I am pleased to endorse and recommend the work of Ron Huddleston and The Huddleston Group. We met Ron through The Arizona Community Foundation’s Arizona Endowment Building Initiative (AEBI). For more than a year, Ron mentored us in establishing our endowment and planned giving program. We found him to be very knowledgeable and resourceful in his approach, often providing us with helpful tools and strategies. Ron also related well to both the Board members and staff who participated in the program and embraced his recommendations, many of which continue to be implemented at SARRC. I strongly recommend Ron as a consultant to non-profit organizations in the areas of major gift fundraising and planned giving.”
"From The Huddleston Group’s first presentation, I knew that we had chosen the right consultant! They have inspired and motivated our sophisticated Board, turning what was initially a daunting prospect into a fun and energizing experience. "Their knowledge and experience with the unique challenges of fundraising have been key in helping to build board and community involvement. They took the time to understand our issues, they speak directly and help inspire confidence in what we need to accomplish. "What we are learning through our association with The Huddleston Group has moved our organization to a higher level that will extend well beyond the life of this endeavor."
“We never could have achieved our campaign goal of $9 million without the guidance, management and expertise we had from Ron Huddleston of The Huddleston Group. Their management of day-to-day campaign operations combined with providing informed, focused strategic guidance ensures that we not only have a solid plan, but that it will be expertly implemented.”
“The Huddleston Group, specifically Ron Huddleston consulted the La Societe Francaise Bienfaisance Mutuelle for nearly 13 years in San Francisco, United Kingdom and France. Through his guidance we raised more than $25 million in major gifts and endowments and he helped us establish an International Volunteer Program, involving the French Government, the University of California and a number of nonprofit organization in the US and Europe. We also established the first French Cultural Summer Camp for Children and the Centre d’Acceuil et d’Information. We would have never been able to accomplish these programs without The Huddleston Group. He adapted to the French culture (not so easy for an American. He really was able to work easily to an international level.”
“We couldn’t be happier with our Safe Kids American capital campaign! Every aspect of your service was first rate and professional. Your feasibility study was dead on. Our organization video that you produced has been enormously effective in presenting our case and mission to our various constituencies. Your board development workshop did wonders for orienting our board to their responsibilities while increasing their participation and enthusiasm. It was simply outstanding! Did I mention that we exceeded our campaign goal by $200,000!”
“The work you have done in developing our foundation board and staff and in preparing us to move forward with our major and planned giving efforts has been exceptional and is deeply appreciated. I appreciate all the work you and your firm has done in conducting or campaign planning study.”
"I have worked with consultants for a decade, and have worked with numerous consulting firms. The Huddleston Group, especially Ron Huddleston provided the discipline, focus and hard work that we needed for our Endowment Building Initiative to succeed. The Huddleston Group was a valued part of my leadership team, and helped us to achieve our vision for many of Phoenix nonprofit organizations. I appreciate the guidance, expertise, integrity and scope of experience that The Huddleston Group has provided."
“The work you have done in developing our foundation board and staff, and in preparing us to move forward with our major and planned giving efforts has been exceptional and is deeply appreciated. Even one year ago, the notion that we could mount a successful major and planned giving campaign seemed impossible. But with your help and guidance we have made it tangible and the talk of the town.”
“The Huddleston Group has been an invaluable strategic partner for Wild At Heart over the last couple of years. From the highly talented and energetic consulting staff, to the depth of their experience and the research resources they have made available to us, everything about The Huddleston’s work has been exemplary. The Huddleston Group’s Team distinguished itself in both the art and science of fundraising.”
“Karate USA is indebted to The Huddleston Group for pushing me forward, for keeping us on track, and for helping me to achieve success for the organization. When other organizations seek fundraising and nonprofit management counsel, I am always very happy to recommend The Huddleston Group.”
“I have very high regard for The Huddleston Group and everyone I’ve worked with at the firm over the years. They provided us guidance and collaborative leadership every step of the way. More than a consultant, they were our partners – all in all, working with Ron Huddleston was a completely positive experience for everyone involved with the Phoenix Indian Medical Center and American Indian Children’s Clinic Fund.”
“Ron Huddleston, President of The Huddleston Group walked our board and staff through the process of turning our dream into a reality with our first large campaign utilizing a consultant. Ron’s experience, honesty and knowledge provided us the framework we needed during the beginning stages of our integrated campaign.”
“During my 25 years with the YMCA, I have worked with many firms, both large and small, and The Huddleston Group is at the top of the list. Our $3 million capital campaign was one of the most difficult ones I’ve ever been involved in, but The Huddleston Group, and especially Ron Huddleston, stayed with us, gave us impeccable advice, challenged our boards and worked with our key donors in the most professional manner I’ve ever seen. If you’re looking for a fundraising firm that stays with you during the good times and especially the bad times, when you need them the most, The Huddleston Group is without question the firm you should choose!”
“I am seventy-seven years young and for fifty of those years I have been involved in giving and raising millions of dollars for my special charitable organizations. I had the privilege of working with Ron Huddleston, on a $7.5 million dollar Salvation Army campaign in Phoenix, Arizona. I was the Chair of this Campaign and I must tell you it was a difficult task. Mr. Huddleston gave us impeccable advice and guidance so that we not only raised our goal – we exceeded it! I have worked with many development professionals and consultants and I must say Ron Huddleston was a breath of fresh air – his insights, knowledge, professionalism and straightforwardness were right on the money.”
