Ten years ago, NNCG and The Foundation Center published a research study of how funders were working with consultants: Use-of-Consultants-by-US-Foundations-Results-of-a-Foundation-Center-Surve.pdf 

Since that time, a lot has changed, to put it mildly. The sectors’ needs and concerns continue to evolve with the changing landscape. We know that the field of consultants and advisors is growing and changing to meet the moment – but we wanted to know more!

Last year, the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers (NNCG) and 21/64 collaborated to launch a national study of grantmakers and donors and the consultants and advisors who support them. We heard from a diverse array of 542 philanthropic consultants, advisors, funders, and donors from across the United States – and beyond – with a wide range of perspectives and practices.

Over the course of 2025, we will share what we have learned — and this webinar kicks it off for NNCG and 21/64 members with an overview of key findings and a chance for questions, discussion, and stories from your own experience. 

Danielle Oristian York, 21/64’s Executive Director, and NNCG Steering Committee Chair Jessica Bearman will help lead this exploration of the data that was collected and what it might mean for our work as consultants and advisors and the relationships they have with their clients.

Registration: FREE AND OPEN TO ALL