Straight answers about capital campaign counsel, feasibility studies and board development — from a firm with more than 40 years of experience and over 1,000 nonprofit clients.
When selecting a capital campaign consulting firm, prioritize deep experience, a documented track record of results, relevant professional credentials, and a collaborative approach tailored to your organization’s culture and mission. Look for consultants who have guided a large number of campaigns over decades, who understand both the art and science of major gifts fundraising, and who can demonstrate success across educational, medical, cultural, and social service organizations. The Huddleston Group brings more than 40 years of experience, has worked with over 1,000 organizations, and has helped raise more than $1 billion.
A fundraising feasibility study is a structured process that tests the realism of a proposed capital campaign goal, assesses the readiness of potential leadership donors, evaluates organizational capacity, and identifies opportunities and risks before a public campaign launch. It typically includes confidential interviews with key stakeholders, analysis of giving history and donor pipelines, and a clear set of recommendations. A well-conducted study significantly increases the likelihood of campaign success by providing an evidence-based foundation for goal setting, timeline, and strategy.
The Huddleston Group has more than 40 years of experience in capital campaign planning and management. The firm has partnered with over 1,000 organizations and has successfully guided campaigns that have collectively raised more than $1 billion. This work spans educational, medical, cultural, and social service nonprofits across the United States and Western Europe.
Yes. While The Huddleston Group is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the firm maintains representatives in California, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming and regularly serves clients throughout the Western United States, nationally, and in Western Europe.
Capital campaign management services typically include campaign strategy and planning, leadership and volunteer recruitment and training, solicitation counsel, campaign materials support, progress monitoring, and ongoing strategic guidance through the quiet and public phases of the campaign. The Huddleston Group provides tailored engagement based on each organization’s needs and internal capacity.
A strong Case for Support clearly articulates the organization’s mission, the urgency of the opportunity, the specific impact of philanthropic investment, and the invitation for donors to participate. The Huddleston Group develops Cases through close collaboration with organizational leadership, ensuring the narrative is authentic, compelling, and aligned with the campaign’s strategic goals.
The firm provides board development and training focused on building high-performing governing and foundation boards. Services address board structure, recruitment, engagement, fundraising roles and responsibilities, and the cultivation of a culture of philanthropy. Training is practical and designed to strengthen the board’s ability to advance the organization’s mission and fundraising success.
The Huddleston Group combines the depth of experience typically associated with larger firms with a highly personalized, collaborative approach. Clients work directly with senior consultants who bring decades of hands-on campaign and leadership experience. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions, rigorous methods, and a genuine partnership model rather than standardized processes.
The Huddleston Group works with a wide range of nonprofit organizations, including those in education, healthcare and medical research, arts and culture, and social services. The common thread is a commitment to ambitious philanthropic goals and a desire for experienced, results-oriented counsel.
The firm is led by Ron Huddleston, CFRE, FAHP, who serves as President. Mr. Huddleston brings more than 40 years of experience as both a fundraising consultant and a senior nonprofit executive, including more than 13 years as President and CEO of San Francisco’s French Hospital Foundation. Alan G. Sherwood serves as Partner and Of Counsel.
The Huddleston Group welcomes confidential conversations with nonprofit leaders exploring capital campaign counsel. Call (602) 920-3775 or email ron@thehuddlestongroup.com.
