With the challenges you’re tackling, you need more than a consultancy. You need a partner. That’s why nonprofits work with Orr Group. We embed our team in yours, supplying you with the people, resources, and customized solutions you need to drive your mission forward.
That’s why nonprofits work with Orr Group. We embed our team in yours, supplying you with the people, resources, and customized solutions you need to drive your mission forward.
“ We partnered with Orr Group at a time where we were really trying to shift the trajectory and impact of what we do. The Orr Group team came in, thankfully, to help us figure out how to rally resources around that. It was a significant partnership at an important time in our history.” “We partnered with Orr Group at a time where we were really trying to shift the trajectory and impact of what we do. The Orr Group team came in, thankfully, to help us figure out how to rally resources around that. It was a significant partnership at an important time in our history.” Lysa Ratliff, Chief Executive Officer, KABOOM!
“ One of the best investments we have made has been working with Orr Group.” “One of the best investments we have made has been working with Orr Group.” Christine Benninger, CEO and President, Guide Dogs for the Blind
“ When searching for a partner, we had to look and say, who brings the level of values that we want to work with as well as a partner that we knew was going to be about the competencies of getting the work done and executing at a high level. Orr Group represented that for us. ” “When searching for a partner, we had to look and say, who brings the level of values that we want to work with as well as a partner that we knew was going to be about the competencies of getting the work done and executing at a high level. Orr Group represented that for us. ” Artis Stevens, President and Chief Executive Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
“ It was a tremendous experience for us. Working with the Orr Group team has taught us how we can think better and bigger about our work.” “It was a tremendous experience for us. Working with the Orr Group team has taught us how we can think better and bigger about our work.” Melissa T. Merrick, PhD, President and CEO, Prevent Child Abuse America
“ It was a genuine pleasure working with Orr Group. They came in at a high-pressure moment and really helped stabilize things, professionalize our approach, and get us thinking bigger and better. We are grateful for the guidance and support the Orr Group team provided us.” “It was a genuine pleasure working with Orr Group. They came in at a high-pressure moment and really helped stabilize things, professionalize our approach, and get us thinking bigger and better. We are grateful for the guidance and support the Orr Group team provided us.” Martin Whittaker, Chief Executive Officer, JUST Capital
“ I’m so thankful to Orr Group for planning and executing a beautiful event. The Orr Group team was professional, warm and kind to guests, detail-oriented, and organized, all while exuding an air of calm and ease. Thank you for the work, and for your commitment and support of our mission.” “I’m so thankful to Orr Group for planning and executing a beautiful event. The Orr Group team was professional, warm and kind to guests, detail-oriented, and organized, all while exuding an air of calm and ease. Thank you for the work, and for your commitment and support of our mission.” Catherine R. Chen, Chief Executive Officer, Polaris
“ Orr Group is a premier fundraising consulting firm with a national presence and a reputation for providing comprehensive and skilled services. Their ability to handle difficult situations with effective counseling is a testament to their expertise and commitment to their partners.” “Orr Group is a premier fundraising consulting firm with a national presence and a reputation for providing comprehensive and skilled services. Their ability to handle difficult situations with effective counseling is a testament to their expertise and commitment to their partners.” Philip Mazzara, Former President Emeritus, The Doughboy Foundation
Strategy Our embedded team audits your development approach, builds a plan, aligns your leadership, and gives you hands-on strategic support.
Fundraising Work with our team to manage everything from major gifts to live or virtual events to corporate and foundation partnerships.
Campaigns The game-changer for nonprofits. Build your campaign with us, from planning and comprehensive design to full-service management.
Talent Recruit and retain talent, deepen your DEI focus, or work with Orr Group to embed us as your entire HR department.
Planned Giving A historic transfer of wealth is underway. We can help you strategize for it and build long-term financial health.
Leadership From executive coaching to board recruitment to interim leadership, we support your needs from the top down.
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