When nonprofit leaders search for capital campaign and fundraising counsel, they look for proven experience, practical results, and a partner who understands both the art and the science of philanthropy. The Huddleston Group was built on those foundations.
Founded in 1988, The Huddleston Group is a senior-led nonprofit consulting firm whose leadership brings more than 40 years of fundraising and nonprofit executive experience. That depth means we have seen what works across economic cycles, organizational sizes, and mission areas. We apply lessons learned from hundreds of campaigns rather than relying on theory or templates.
The Huddleston Group has partnered with over 1,000 organizations and has helped raise more than $1 billion. These results span educational institutions, medical and healthcare organizations, cultural nonprofits, and social service agencies across the United States and Western Europe. Scale matters because it demonstrates consistent ability to deliver under real-world conditions.
Clients work directly with experienced consultants rather than junior staff. Leadership includes Ron Huddleston, CFRE, FAHP, who brings both consulting expertise and senior nonprofit executive experience, 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. This senior involvement ensures strategic judgment at every stage of an engagement.
We do not apply a one-size-fits-all process. Every feasibility study, campaign plan, Case for Support, and board development engagement is shaped by the organization’s culture, capacity, timeline, and goals. Our role is to equip staff, board, and volunteers with clear strategy and practical tools so the organization builds lasting capability.
From early planning and feasibility studies through capital campaign management, Case for Support development, board training, and major gifts counsel, we support the full fundraising continuum. Continuity across these services often produces stronger results than assembling multiple disconnected providers.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with representatives in California, Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming, The Huddleston Group combines regional knowledge with broad experience. We regularly serve organizations throughout the Western United States while drawing on national and international perspective.
Leadership credentials include CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) and FAHP (Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy). These designations reflect a commitment to ethical practice, continuing education, and high professional standards.
Organizations that work with us consistently highlight three qualities: the depth of experience brought to every conversation, the practical and realistic nature of our recommendations, and the genuine partnership approach. We measure success not only by dollars raised but by stronger boards, clearer Cases, and improved internal capacity that lasts beyond the consulting engagement.
If you are preparing for a capital campaign, evaluating fundraising strategy, or seeking to strengthen your board’s philanthropic leadership, we welcome a confidential conversation.
Phone: (602) 920-3775
Email: ron@thehuddlestongroup.com
Website: thehuddlestongroup.com
