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# Orr Group

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## Posts
- [Capital Campaigns: A Strategic Guide for Nonprofits](https://orrgroup.com/capital-campaign/): This is where capital campaigns come in.
- [How to Create Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofits](https://orrgroup.com/fundraising-strategies-for-nonprofits/): Effective nonprofit fundraising takes more than creating a donation page and calling it a day! Learn how to execute savvy fundraising strategies for nonprofits.
- [Major Gift Fundraising: How to Build a High-Impact Program](https://orrgroup.com/major-gift-fundraising/): We outline how to build a major gift fundraising program—from laying the groundwork to implementing effective strategies and evaluating your progress.
- [AI for Nonprofits: Tools and Tactics to Scale Your Impact](https://orrgroup.com/ai-for-nonprofits/): Pro tip: Eligible nonprofits can receive a 20% discount on ChatGPT Team and a 50% discount on ChatGPT Enterprise through OpenAI for Nonprofits. 
- [35+ Top Nonprofit Fundraising Consultants to Grow Giving](https://orrgroup.com/fundraising-consultant/): Partnering with nonprofit fundraising consultants can help you overcome your biggest challenges. Learn more in this essential guide for nonprofit professionals.
- [The Two Billion-Dollar Boom: Palm Beach Nonprofits Launch Record Fundraising Campaigns](https://orrgroup.com/the-two-billion-dollar-boom-palm-beach-nonprofits-launch-record-fundraising-campaigns/): Palm Beach nonprofits are experiencing a historic campaign surge. Organizations that will thrive in this next phase will be those that use today’s momentum to plan strategically for tomorrow.
- [How to Engage Younger Donors in Planned Giving Today](https://orrgroup.com/how-to-engage-younger-donors-in-planned-giving-today/): Millennials and Gen Z are shaping the future of legacy giving. Explore how your organization can engage younger donors in planned giving today.
- [The Next Chapter of Sports Philanthropy: From Community Presence to Civic Power](https://orrgroup.com/sports-philanthropy-community-presence-to-civic-power/): Professional sports teams are uniquely positioned to shape civic life. Learn how teams can move past community presence to build lasting civic impact through strategic philanthropy.
- [The Environmental Impact of AI: What Nonprofits Should Know (and Do)](https://orrgroup.com/the-environmental-impact-of-ai-for-nonprofits/): Explore the environmental impact of AI, why it matters for nonprofits, and four practical steps to reduce your digital carbon footprint responsibly.
- [How to Turn Etiquette into a Fundraising Advantage in Today’s Landscape](https://orrgroup.com/how-to-turn-etiquette-into-a-fundraising-advantage-in-todays-landscape/): Donors choose organizations that make them feel valued, understood, and connected to change. Explore how a modern approach to etiquette in donor engagement is an essential fundraising advantage in today's climate.
- [Giving USA 2025 Report: What the Data Tells Us and Where We Go from Here](https://orrgroup.com/giving-usa-2025-report-what-the-data-tells-us-and-where-we-go-from-here/): The 2025 Giving USA report confirms that generosity remains strong, but the data also raises critical questions. Explore where the sector is headed and how nonprofits should be focusing their time and resources.
- [Understanding the Tax Bill’s Impact on Nonprofits and Philanthropy](https://orrgroup.com/tax-bills-impact-on-nonprofits-and-philanthropy/): The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” was signed into law on Friday, July 4. Explore key provisions likely to impact philanthropic giving, operational planning, and overall fundraising strategy.
- [Why Pivoting to a Planned Gift in a Volatile Market Makes Sense](https://orrgroup.com/why-pivoting-to-a-planned-gift-in-a-volatile-market-makes-sense/): During market volatility, a shift toward planned giving can offer a smart and strategic solution. Explore five reasons why planned gifts are especially relevant for donors and nonprofits to sustain their impact during economic uncertainty.
- [Nonprofit Human Resources: Essential Best Practices to Know](https://orrgroup.com/nonprofit-human-resources/): Nonprofit human resources (HR) professionals ensure their organizations are great places to work. Learn best practices and more in this guide for nonprofits.
- [How Nonprofits Can Use AI and Automation to Reclaim Time and Realize ROI](https://orrgroup.com/use-ai-and-automation-to-reclaim-time-and-realize-roi/): When workflows are automated with AI, nonprofits can reinvest their time into more strategic and ROI-focused tasks. Explore real-life use cases of AI and automation to improve your effectiveness.
- [How to Master Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations](https://orrgroup.com/strategic-planning-for-nonprofit-organizations/): Nonprofits must develop thorough plans for the future to thrive in the long term. Learn best practices for in our guide to strategic planning for nonprofit organizations.
- [How to Earn Planned Gifts and Secure Your Nonprofit’s Legacy](https://orrgroup.com/planned-gifts/): Planned giving presents a unique opportunity for nonprofits to start building their future today. Learn how to secure planned gifts effectively in this guide.
- [The Secret Behind Great Teams: Busting Myths and Making Teams Work ](https://orrgroup.com/secret-behind-great-teams-busting-myths-making-teams-work/): There is no “quick fix” that makes a team great. Explore key approaches for investing in team development to achieve meaningful impact and strengthen individual performance.
- [CEO Corner: Q1 Reflections on AI, Economic Resilience, and What We’re Watching](https://orrgroup.com/q1-ai-economic-resilience-what-were-watching/): Q1 of 2026 brought its share of headlines and uncertainty, but reinforced key drivers of growth. Read our CEO's latest insights for a recap of the quarter and a preview of what's ahead for philanthropy.
- [Don’t Get Stuck in A Downward Spiral – Soft Skills to Improve Productivity and Combat Turnover](https://orrgroup.com/soft-skills-improve-productivity-and-combat-turnover/): Soft skills create work environments that are productive, engaging, resilient, and sustainable. Consider these actionable strategies to create a high-performing team through soft skill-building.
- [The Power of Integrated Fundraising: Fostering a Donor-Centric Culture](https://orrgroup.com/the-power-of-integrated-fundraising-fostering-a-donor-centric-culture/): Integrated fundraising and effective communication strategies create cohesive and engaging donor experiences. Explore key steps to build lasting relationships with your donors.
- [How to Drive Transformation with Strategic AI Implementation](https://orrgroup.com/drive-transformation-with-strategic-ai-implementation/): Learn how to strategize around effective AI implementation at your organization to responsibly address problems and create lasting results.
- [Beyond Easy AI Fixes: Identifying Workflow Pain Points and Implementing Solutions for Long-Term Efficiency](https://orrgroup.com/identify-workflow-pain-points-implement-ai-solutions/): Even the best AI tools can’t fix a misunderstood problem. It requires identifying and addressing the true workflow pain points in a process. Explore our recommendations for implementing workflow solutions with the help of AI.
- [Strategic Fundraising: Mastering the Life Cycles of Different Gift Types for Nonprofit Success ](https://orrgroup.com/mastering-gift-type-life-cycles-for-nonprofit-success/): In nonprofit fundraising, each gift type has its own lifecycle and requires specific strategies for success. Read our insights to help you secure different gifts with confidence.
- [Hiring A Major Gifts Officer: Strategies for Success from Recruitment to Onboarding](https://orrgroup.com/hiring-major-gifts-officer-recruitment-to-onboarding/): Major Gifts Officers play a key role in building and expanding fundraising programs. Discover the key steps to successfully recruit and onboard an MGO to elevate your team.
- [Lessons From The Arts: Fundraising Strategies Every Nonprofit Should Use](https://orrgroup.com/lessons-from-the-arts-fundraising-strategies-every-nonprofit-should-use/): As organizations plan for the new year, lessons from the arts offer valuable insights. Explore these fundraising strategies that offer inspiration nonprofits across all sectors can apply.
- [Moving Beyond Why And What: The Strategic Shift To The How Of Philanthropy](https://orrgroup.com/moving-beyond-why-and-what-the-strategic-shift-to-the-how-of-philanthropy/): Moving your narrative focus to 'how' is an evolution that requires fundraisers to shift from being storytellers to strategic thought partners. Here’s how to implement this approach more effectively in the year ahead. 
- [Trends for 2026: What’s Next in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Fundraising](https://orrgroup.com/trends-for-2026-whats-next-in-philanthropy-and-nonprofit-fundraising/): As we prepare for 2026, many of the trends influencing philanthropy are no longer 'emerging'. They are solidifying, accelerating, & reshaping how organizations fund their missions. Learn more.
- [Decisive Leadership: How To Unlock Employee Retention For Nonprofits In 2025](https://orrgroup.com/decisive-leadership-unlock-employee-retention-in-2025/): Employees are seeking clearer direction from their organizational leaders. Learn how to practice decisive leadership in order to make good decisions with confidence heading into 2025.
- [4 Practical Steps To Empower Your Team With AI](https://orrgroup.com/4-practical-steps-to-empower-your-team-with-ai/): As organizations strive to empower their staff through AI tools, explore these four actionable steps to build your team’s AI skills and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- [Leveraging IRA Distributions And Qualified Charitable Distributions To Maximize Year-End Giving](https://orrgroup.com/leveraging-ira-qcds-to-maximize-year-end-giving/): Explore how nonprofits can benefit from approaching their donors about utilizing IRA distributions and QCDs, and why the timing of these gifts is so crucial.
- [Scary Surge: How Rising Health Insurance Costs Are Haunting Nonprofits](https://orrgroup.com/rising-health-insurance-costs-navigating-challenges/): With rising health insurance costs affecting both nonprofits and their employees, ensuring your staff feel secure and informed of their benefits is paramount. Read our tips for managing costs while maintaining employee trust.
- [Closing The “Transparency Gap” In Nonprofit AI Usage ](https://orrgroup.com/closing-the-transparency-gap-in-nonprofit-ai-usage/): As AI adoption in the nonprofit sector grows, so does the need for greater transparency about how it's being used. Read our three recommendations to help close the transparency gap. 
- [Philanthropic Trends In The Southeastern U.S.: Engaging An Influx Of New Donors ](https://orrgroup.com/emerging-philanthropy-trends-in-southeastern-u-s/): The Southeastern U.S. is experiencing a surge in philanthropy. Discover key trends behind this regional growth and how nonprofits can capitalize on the changing landscape.
- [Big Bet Philanthropy: What Have We Learned And What Are We Doing About It? ](https://orrgroup.com/big-bet-philanthropy-what-have-we-learned-and-what-are-we-doing-about-it/): Big bet philanthropy has put significant capital into the hands of dynamic changemakers. Explore strategies that both donors and nonprofits can leverage to maintain this transformative momentum.
- [Exploring Planned Giving: The Rise Of Life Insurance As A Charitable Tool](https://orrgroup.com/the-rise-of-life-insurance-as-a-planned-giving-tool/): As we explore financially-savvy fundraising strategies, let's understand the opportunity that life insurance presents as a planned giving vehicle for donors and nonprofits.
- [Prioritizing Equity In Philanthropy: Reflections From Boston’s Nonprofit Leaders ](https://orrgroup.com/prioritize-equity-in-philanthropy-reflections-from-nonprofit-leaders/): We recently gathered an influential group of leaders in the Boston area to discuss solutions to promote and preserve equity in philanthropy. Read our insights from the conversation, out now.
- [Autonomous Fundraisers: Do We Need Them?](https://orrgroup.com/autonomous-fundraisers-do-we-need-them/): Version2.ai's recent launch of a fully autonomous fundraiser has generated buzz in the nonprofit space. Read our thoughts on the growing presence of AI in fundraising and how nonprofits should react.
- [Orr Group Announces Leadership Transition: Welcoming CJ Orr as New CEO ](https://orrgroup.com/orr-group-announces-leadership-transition-welcoming-cj-orr-as-new-ceo/): Orr Group's CJ Orr will be named CEO of the firm, carrying forward the legacy of excellence and strategic partnership established by Steve and Carol Orr over 30 years ago.

## Pages
- [Human Services Vertical Page](https://orrgroup.com/sectors/human-services/)
- [Religious Vertical Page](https://orrgroup.com/sectors/religious/)
- [Who We Serve](https://orrgroup.com/sectors/)
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- [Educational Vertical Page](https://orrgroup.com/sectors/education/)
- [LLM info page](https://orrgroup.com/llm-info/)
- [FAQs](https://orrgroup.com/faqs/)
- [Nonprofit Fundraising and Consulting in the U.S.](https://orrgroup.com/nonprofit-fundraising-and-consulting-in-the-us/)
- [San Francisco Local Page](https://orrgroup.com/local/san-francisco/)
- [Boston Local Page](https://orrgroup.com/local/boston/)
- [Chicago Local Page](https://orrgroup.com/local/chicago/)
- [Nonprofit Consulting & Fundraising Services in New York, NY](https://orrgroup.com/local/new-york/)
- [AI and Automation Handbook for Nonprofits](https://orrgroup.com/ai-and-automation-handbook-for-nonprofits/): Access our AI and Automation Handbook!
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## Case studies
- [Carnegie Science](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/carnegie-science/)
- [Blue Square Alliance Against Hate](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/blue-square-alliance-against-hate/)
- [Nationals Philanthropies](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/nationals-philanthropies/)
- [Anthos|Home](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/anthoshome/)
- [APIA Scholars](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/apia-scholars/)
- [Yerba Buena Center for the Arts](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts/): See how Yerba Buena Center for the Arts partnered with Orr Group to strengthen donor relationships, increase funding, and advance artistic initiatives.
- [Sightsavers](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/sightsavers/)
- [Illinois Tech](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/illinois-tech/)
- [DoSomething.org](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/dosomething-org/)
- [Trees for the Future](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/trees-for-the-future/)
- [Stony Brook Southampton Hospital](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/stony-brook-southampton-hospital/): Orr Group designed and executed a $375 million campaign plan to help Stony Brook Southampton Hospital redefine healthcare on the East End of Long Island.
- [Bridges from School to Work](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/bridges-from-school-to-work/)
- [Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, D.C.](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-of-greater-washington-dc/)
- [Grameen America](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/grameen-america/)
- [Equal Justice Works](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/equal-justice-works/)
- [Diabetes Research Institute Foundation](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/diabetes-research-institute-foundation/)
- [Pace University](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/pace-university/)
- [United Way Worldwide](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/united-way-worldwide/)
- [New Profit](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/new-profit/)
- [Ronald McDonald House New York](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/ronald-mcdonald-house-new-york/): https://www.youtube.com/embed/iiqaN1UinNQ
- [Youth INC](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/youth-inc/)
- [YMCA of the USA](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/ymca-of-the-usa/)
- [Niagara University](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/niagara-university/): https://www.youtube.com/embed/esVYuFxRUaM
- [MedStar Health](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/medstar-health/)
- [KABOOM!](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/kaboom/): https://www.youtube.com/embed/5FCXGWGuDS4
- [Girl Scouts of the USA](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/girl-scouts-of-the-usa/)
- [Arthritis Foundation](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/arthritis-foundation/)
- [World Resources Institute](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/world-resources-institute/)
- [VNS Health](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/vns-health/)
- [Root Capital](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/1192/)
- [Queens College](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/queens-college/)
- [Prospect Park Alliance](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/prospect-park-alliance/)
- [Prevent Child Abuse America](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/1189/): https://www.youtube.com/embed/1hMOrA3BSjk
- [New Teacher Center](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/new-teacher-center/)
- [National CASA/GAL Association for Children](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/national-casa-gal-association-for-children/)
- [Make-A-Wish](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/make-a-wish/)
- [JUST Capital](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/just-capital/)
- [Hillel International](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/1184/)
- [Guide Dogs for the Blind](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/guide-dogs-for-the-blind/)
- [Gonzaga College High School](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/gonzaga-college-high-school/)
- [FUSE Corps](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/fuse-corps/)
- [Echoing Green](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/echoing-green/)
- [Cornerstones](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/cornerstones/)
- [Co-Impact](https://orrgroup.com/case-studies/co-impact/): https://youtu.be/fN17y-ug3KA

Orr Group is a strategic management and fundraising consultancy that accelerates organizational growth for nonprofits through an embedded partnership model. Family-owned and operated since its founding in 1991 by Steve and Carol Orr, and currently led by CJ Orr, the firm operates on the operational framework of the "business of philanthropy." This proactive methodology applies investment banking discipline, rigorous data analytics, and corporate efficiency directly to the nonprofit sector. Moving beyond traditional advisory roles, Orr Group integrates directly into client organizations to execute strategies, elevate internal teams, and drive sustainable revenue generation. The firm’s consulting approach is strictly value-centered, prioritizing curiosity-driven analysis, continuous operational improvement, and a commitment to systemic equity and inclusion within the philanthropic space. By translating business metrics into mission-aligned execution, Orr Group provides the strategic foresight and structural stability that nonprofits require to challenge the status quo, scale their operations, and maximize their long-term social impact.