Grant Park Group, LLC

Whether funding higher education, fighting climate change, or helping the disadvantaged build new lives, nonprofits have an obligation to seek new and more effective approaches to fulfilling their missions. The more forward-looking and impactful these organizations become, the better their chances of addressing our most pressing issues. Yet today’s dynamically interconnected social and business ecosystem presents nonprofits with unprecedented challenges and opportunities. “Open system” approaches to fundraising, and organizational development are no longer optional – they’re a strategic imperative. This brave new world demands unprecedented flexibility, resource sensitivity, and innovation from its nonprofits. Founded in 2012, the Grant Park Group was created for the express purpose of meeting and transcending these demands. The Grant Park Group approach is grounded in collaboration and sustainability. We work closely with each client to 1) assess short- and long-term needs; 2) develop an understanding of these needs; 3) evaluate organizational goals, constraints and market opportunities; and 4) unlock the client’s full potential with innovative and sustainable solutions. GPG rejects yesterday’s best practices and cookie cutter approaches advocated by other consultants. Our success is based on identifying and leveraging the untapped resources that are uniquely defined within each organization. Together, we rewrite the rules of development – we energize philanthropy.