Independent School Fundraising Counsel
Marlborough School
Empowering Independent School’s Through Fundraising
Today’s independent schools face significant opportunity alongside increasing complexity in philanthropy and advancement. From enhancing annual giving and engaging families to launching transformative capital campaigns and strengthening leadership-level support, fundraising priorities continue to evolve as schools invest in academic excellence, community, and long-term sustainability.
We partner with independent schools to strengthen fundraising leadership at every level, aligning advancement strategy with institutional priorities and building the capacity required for mission-driven growth.
Together, we can:
- Launch and manage successful capital campaigns that achieve long-term goals
- Optimize annual giving programs to increase donor engagement and retention
- Engage families, alumni, and trustees to strengthen your school’s philanthropic culture
- Navigate leadership transitions and build high-performing development teams
- Align advancement strategy with institutional priorities for sustainable growth
Advance your school’s fundraising with confidence.
With deep expertise in independent school fundraising, organizational strategy, and leadership support, we help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and measurable results. Our full suite of services is designed to meet every aspect of your school’s advancement needs, from strategic planning and campaign management to leadership development and board engagement.
Independent School Fundraising Services:
- Campaign Planning & Feasibility Studies
- Campaign Audits
- Campaign Implementation and Management
- Fundraising Program Assessments
- Major Gift and Annual Giving Program Design
- Recruiting Executive-Level Fundraising Talent
- Dedicated Interim Management Support and Counsel
- Prospect Research & Data Analysis
- President, CEO, Board, and Volunteer Coaching & Training
- Board Strategy and Development
- Fundraising Search Services
Let’s talk about your priorities and how we can support them.
How can we help you?
Since 1978, Development Guild has partnered with nonprofit organizations nationwide to achieve their most ambitious goals. Whether you need new talent, fundraising or campaign solutions, or strategic counsel, we can help.
Provide us with some context, and we will connect you with the right consultant.
Learn More About Our Work in Independent Schools
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St. Mark’s School
COUNSEL SUPPORTS SCHOOL’S LARGEST CAMPAIGN EVER
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Kyle Storms
Kyle Storms joins Taft School as Director of Annual Giving
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Noble and Greenough School
Innovative Campaign Engagement Strategy Raises $138 Million
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Emily Conrath
Bronx Charter School for Children welcomes new Director of Development
Our Independent School Clients
- Beaver Country Day School
- Bement School
- Catholic Memorial School
- Lawrence Academy
- Montessori School of Northampton
- Noble and Greenough School
- PAVE Schools
- Peck School
- St. Mary’s High School
- Thayer Academy
- The Park School
- Walnut Hill School
How can we help you?
Since 1978, Development Guild has partnered with nonprofit organizations nationwide to achieve their most ambitious goals. Whether you need new talent, fundraising or campaign solutions, or strategic counsel, we can help.
Provide us with some context, and we will connect you with the right consultant.
Ask your own
BIG Question
HOW IT WORKS:
1 - We’ll meet with you and plan
how and when to ask your BIG
Question.
2 - We’ll bring your community
together! We start with a live
event.
3 - We’ll review the results with
you and discover key takeaways,
teach you how to analyze, and
how review the results yourself.