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Fundraising counsel for missions that matter
Raisingpossibilities.Winningstrategies.
We help nonprofit leaders build campaigns that earn belief, inspire action and create lasting strength.
Trusted by leading organizations
Experience earned across missions, communities and campaigns.
Global Teen Challenge
Global Teen ChallengeKnute Nelson (now Vive)
Knute Nelson (now Vive)Walker Methodist (now Vive)
Walker Methodist (now Vive)Masonic Cancer Center
Masonic Cancer CenterFairview Breast Cancer Center
Fairview Breast Cancer CenterWomen’s College Hospital
Women’s College Hospital01 / About MGI
Where vision becomes momentum
Fundraisingis a carefullyorchestrated process,with people at its heart.
MGI is a full-service fundraising and communications consulting firm operating across North America. We work with nonprofit organizations of every size, from established national institutions to first-time capital campaigns.
Our close collaboration, evidence-based insight and experienced counsel help clients reach immediate goals while building the capacity for sustainable growth.
02 / Leadership
Experienced, accessible, invested
The people behind
the possibilities.
Senior leadership stays close to every engagement. Clients receive the depth of an established firm and the care of a focused team.
President + Managing Partner
John A. Martin
MSW, MBA, CFRE
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John has more than 30 years of nonprofit and consulting experience. His career includes leadership with the Red Cross Society, a children’s mental health center and campaign assignments across North America.
Principal + Creative Director
Pamela J. Capriotti
CFRE
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Pamela leads strategy, communications and creative direction. Her work has helped cultural, educational and community organizations raise millions and build stronger development programs.
03 / Consulting
Built around your mission
Smart counsel.
Real partnership.
MGI combines strategic, creative and technical expertise in every facet of philanthropic management. Every engagement is tailored to the organization, the opportunity and the people involved.
Strategy in motion
01Campaign counsel
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Planning, direction and hands-on guidance for capital, annual and endowment campaigns.
02Planning studies
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A clear view of readiness, donor interest, leadership capacity and a realistic campaign goal.
03Strategic planning
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Practical plans that align your board, staff, volunteers and fundraising priorities.
04Communications
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Case statements, campaign messaging and creative materials that make the need easy to understand.
05Research + audits
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Prospect research and development audits that reveal opportunity and strengthen performance.
04 / Clients
Experience across the voluntary sector
Experience that
fits your mission.
Choose an industry to explore MGI’s complete client list and sector-specific experience.
01 / EducationEducation experience
Advancing education through philanthropy.
Since its first independent-school engagement in 1981, MGI has advised private schools, colleges, universities, business schools and law schools across North America.
Client history
Atlantic Baptist UniversityBalmoral Hall SchoolBishop Strachan SchoolBritish Columbia Institute of TechnologyCanadore CollegeCentennial CollegeCentury CollegeFanshawe CollegeGroves AcademyKing's College, University of Western OntarioLegacy Christian AcademyOkanagan CollegeQueen's UniversitySeneca CollegeTrent UniversityUniversity of LethbridgeYork University, Osgoode Hall Law School
05 / Reviews + client references
Trusted with consequential work
Real missions.
Meaningful momentum.
MGI’s public client references span education, social services and community development. These engagements show the scope of work clients have trusted the firm to lead.
MGI was retained to complete a planning study and manage the $7.5 million Power of Place Campaign for a new survivor resource center.
Suzzanne Fox / Executive DirectorMGI guided the planning study and multi-million-dollar campaign for a new library, learning lab, park and discovery center.
Timm Johnson / Board of Education ChairMGI was selected to study and advise the implementation of a $20 million campus expansion campaign.
Deb Larson / Head of SchoolClient testimonials
What clients say about working with MGI.
MGI and John Martin have worked with Bethesda on two capital campaigns as well as with recruitment, hiring, and training for the Development position. He has a strong history with the community and many of our board members and donors.
CEOBethesda
MGI’s major gift solicitation strategy helped us to focus our efforts, allowing us to secure major gifts that were vital to the success of the campaign. Your disciplined and best-practice approach has built a strong donor base for future endeavors.
Executive DirectorLaura Baker Services Association
MGI Fundraising’s expertise in our feasibility study and campaign consulting was instrumental in shaping our capital campaign, ultimately guiding us to exceed our fundraising goals.
Head of SchoolUnited Christian Academy
The insights provided by MGI Fundraising during our feasibility study were invaluable, and their beautifully crafted campaign materials effectively engaged our community and enhanced our fundraising efforts.
PresidentFairview Foundation
Millpond Learning Foundation
With MGI Fundraising’s support, our capital campaign was strategically aligned with community interests, and their compelling case materials truly captured the essence of our mission.
Board ChairMillpond Learning Foundation
MGI Fundraising’s thorough feasibility study and creative campaign materials connected deeply with our scouting community and significantly contributed to the success of our building campaign.
CEO / Scout ExecutiveNorthern Star Council
The team at MGI Fundraising provided essential guidance through our capital campaign, developing impactful case materials that resonated with our supporters and drove our fundraising success.
CEO / General ManagerMinneapolis Club
06 / Martin Letter
John A. Martin
President + Managing Partner
Insight for nonprofit leaders
Fundraising clarity,
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Receive The Martin Letter semi-monthly for practical insight on fundraising strategies, capital campaigns and the forces shaping philanthropy.
John shares experienced counsel for presidents, CEOs, advancement leaders and boards who want to strengthen their fundraising enterprise. Subscription is free.
John A. Martin
07 / Free Consultation
Friday mornings are open
Let’s talk about
what your mission
can make possible.
Share what you are planning, where you feel stuck and what success could look like. Choose a Friday morning appointment or send a consultation request below.
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