Rob Cummings Consulting is a full service firm serving nonprofits throughout the United States. Four decades of experience in education, healthcare and social service advancement enable us to bring personalized approaches to our clients' needs. We focus on helping clients develop meaningful donor relationships, from the Annual Fund to the Transformational Gift. Organizations often don't see the path to fundraising success. We do. We listen to our clients and bring unmatched expertise that gets results. From capital campaigns and planned giving, to major gift programs and gift officer coaching, nonprofit organizations trust us as their fundraising partner.Service to clients past and present includes:Comprehensive campaign planning and the feasibility plan for a leading international school;Guiding the successful, first-ever campaign for a renowned Chicago high school, including the largest gift in its history;Coaching senior, intermediate and entry level gift officers for a major university, and for a leading international children’s services organization;Consulting with the Head of School and Development Director at one of Ohio’s premier independent schools;Working to create a sustainable development plan for an East Coast environmental nonprofit;Campaign counsel for an internationally known social service organization;Creating a major gifts program for a nationally respected health organization;Implementing a results-based planned giving program for a social service nonprofit; and,Guiding an international children's organization in its move from a transactional to a relationship-based, donor-centric fundraising culture.We believe in the power of relationships. In saying thank you. Putting the donor first and helping them see the impact of their philanthropy. We help our clients make tough decisions and focus on priorities that bring results.

"You have indeed mastered the art of fundraising and the ability to delight and inspire the rest of us." For 15 years and 623 issues, The Weekend Briefing brought best-practice fundraising to subscribers across the United States and 7 countries around the world. Rob's first book, "Winning: The Five Truths of Fundraising," distills stories and lessons from The Briefing into the essential elements for success. And now, "Major and Planned Gifts Unmasked" has become the definitive road map for seasoned and new fundraisers alike.