Business Details
28 Years
experience
Fundraising Consulting & Executive Search for Nonprofits
Founded in 1998, Kalish & Associates is a boutique firm dedicated to empowering nonprofit organizations through tailored fundraising consulting and executive search services. With decades of combined experience, our team specializes in developing strategic solutions for capital campaigns, development audits, and leadership recruitment. We prioritize partnership, integrity, and confidentiality, working closely with clients to adapt to evolving philanthropic landscapes.Our expertise spans universities, healthcare systems, social services, and Jewish communal agencies, ensuring customized approaches that align with each organization's unique mission. Recognized for excellence, we maintain memberships in professional societies like the Association of Fundraising Professionals and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
Services
Fundraising Consulting
Executive Search
Campaign Planning
Development Audits
Board Training
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising leadership.
- Our customized approach addresses each client's unique organizational needs.
- We maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
- Our team includes former CFRE-certified professionals with proven track records.
- We offer integrated services combining fundraising strategy and executive recruitment.
Associations and certifications
- Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)
Services
Fundraising Consulting
We provide comprehensive fundraising consulting to nonprofits, specializing in capital campaign planning, development audits, and strategic donor cultivation. Our services help organizations optimize annual giving programs, major gift initiatives, and board development efforts. With expertise in feasibility studies and campaign management, we deliver data-driven solutions tailored to each client's mission and goals.
Executive Search
Our executive search services focus on placing qualified leaders in nonprofit organizations across education, healthcare, and social services sectors. We conduct thorough candidate assessments and recruitment campaigns to fill roles like development directors, advancement officers, and institutional leadership positions. Our process ensures alignment between organizational culture and executive capabilities for long-term success.
Campaign Planning
We specialize in designing and implementing capital and endowment campaigns for nonprofits, including feasibility studies and donor engagement strategies. Our planning services cover budget development, timeline management, and stakeholder coordination. With experience managing campaigns raising over $100 million, we provide actionable roadmaps for achieving fundraising targets while maintaining donor relationships.
People
Mark I. Kalish
President
Founder of Kalish & Associates with 40+ years in nonprofit fundraising leadership. Former VP at Hunter College and American Committee for the Weizmann Institute. CFRE-certified from 2001-2019 and recipient of the Ralph E. Chamberlain Award for philanthropic leadership.
Thom Hamill
Senior Associate
15-year nonprofit professional with expertise in fundraising and external affairs. Former Chief External Affairs Officer at JCCA and business owner who grew company operations to $5M. Specializes in major gift cultivation and strategic donor engagement for Jewish and social service organizations.
Questions
What services does Kalish & Associates offer?
We provide fundraising consulting, executive search, campaign planning, development audits, and board training for nonprofit organizations.
Which nonprofit sectors do you specialize in?
We work with universities, healthcare systems, Jewish communal agencies, social services, and cultural institutions nationwide.
How do you tailor services to individual clients?
We conduct organizational assessments and create customized strategies aligned with each nonprofit's mission, goals, and donor base.
What experience does your team have?
Our team includes former development executives with 15-40 years of nonprofit leadership experience across education, healthcare, and philanthropy sectors.
