NGA helps nonprofits of every size and sector build capacity through expert counsel in fundraising, planning, staffing, and training. Our projects range from campaign planning studies and capital campaigns to strategic planning and executive search.

As a leading regional consulting firm, we are currently working with over 40 nonprofits across California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawai`i. We are proud to share recent highlights of client achievements and updates from our regional team:

• Armed Services YMCA San Diego broke ground on the new Center for Military Families, which will more than double their childcare capacity and youth programs. With NGA providing capital campaign counsel, the ASYMCA raised over $ 7 million.

Jeanne Schmelzer (r), NGA executive vice president, attends ASYMCA groundbreaking in September 2024.

• Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral surpassed its campaign goal of $2.5 million to complete the Music Center, providing more space for St. Paul’s renowned choirs and musicians as well as the Voices of Our City Choir. NGA managed the campaign with outstanding leadership from Campaign Co-Chairs Russ Okihara and Rockette Ewell, staff and volunteers.

 

• The Winston School in Del Mar selected NGA to manage its Campus Renovation Campaign, following a campaign study completed in 2024.

 

• Child Advocates of Silicon Valley has embarked on a capital project following a campaign planning study. NGA is providing campaign counsel.

 

• The Channel Islands YMCA contracted with NGA to conduct a feasibility study for a new YMCA in Paso Robles.

Our regionally based team provides active board and committee leadership to AFP San Diego and are in their 11th year serving on the board of North County Philanthropy Council.

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