Fundraising solutions for lasting impact.
We fundraise for arts and humanities nonprofits that are committed to social change. Serving Chicago and beyond.
Results-oriented fundraising solutions that are entirely unique to your mission.
We believe more than anyone that a lack of fundraising skills and capacity shouldn't come between you and your vital work. Whether it's the guidance you need to demystify philanthropy, an expert to help you work on hard-to-reach relationships, or just an extra set of hands to get the job done, we are here to level up your fundraising game.
We have supported hundreds of nonprofit organizations since 2018.
You’re in Good Company
“Work with AFG–you will not regret it!
The insight they bring to conversations because of their client reach is always helpful to us when trying to understand happenings across the field.”
— Snow City Arts
We raise $20+ million for our community of nonprofits every year.
“AFG’s support has been crucial to our success, and we see a long term relationship with their team. We share our relationship with our board, reassuring them that our largest source of income is in good hands.”
Let’s work together.
Our Services
Development
Strategy
Big picture strategy that integrates into your day-to-day. We'll build a comprehensive fundraising plan, and we'll help you operationalize it, too.
Grants
Management
We are so much more than grant writers.
We'll extend your capacity beyond the page to engage the right funders, customize materials to meet their needs, and make your pipeline one you can rely on.
Individual
Giving
Go deep with your community. From custom cultivation plans to dynamic fundraising communications, we'll move your people to give–and keep them giving.
Workshops and
Learning
New to fundraising?
Need to sharpen a skill? We'll equip you with the confidence and tools you need to take action and raise funds.
For
Grantmakers
Looking to make your application procedures more accessible, or offer professional development to our grantees?
We can help with that.
“We've been able to better keep track of deadlines, take advantage of more grant opportunities and grow our fundraising budget more than 250%.
— CICERO INDEPENDIENTE
Our team will power your fundraising efforts so you can focus on what matters most—community impact.
Make us part of your team.
Whether we collaborate on a single project or for years to come, there's a service format for everyone:
Consulting services to develop new strategies, build relationships, and set your team up for success
Outsourced development support in grant writing, fundraising campaigns, and interim staff support
Deep-dive learning, from large-scale workshops and training series to intimate coaching and professional development
The future of our cultural vitality rests in the hands of those building new opportunities for artmaking, collaboration, education, and public advocacy.
We fundraise to build vital financial resources for arts and humanities organizations committed to social change.
Our Mission
We get it. We’re artists and organizers, too.
About Us
We know what it’s like to make art, to invest in youth, to advocate for communities who need a voice—because we do it ourselves every day. We have worked in rehearsal rooms and on set, in art studios and writing workshops, in food pantries and classrooms. We intimately understand every facet of what it takes to realize a vision for change because we live it every day…
…and we also happen to be high caliber fundraisers.
We move financial resources to organizations like yours not just because we’re good at it, but because we believe in you.
And, frankly, we desperately want you to succeed.
Experienced
We've powered the work of thousands of artists, administrators, and human services workers by raising $20+ million for our clients annually.
Proven
We've collaborated with 100+ nonprofits to date, 100% of which have raised new and increased funds as a result.
Connected
We have direct experience with 600+ institutional funders and a deep knowledge of who's who among philanthropists, both in Chicago and nationwide.
“AFG is a dream to work with - they have quickly become a trusted partner to our organization, and their strategic thinking and deep knowledge of the field has made a tremendous difference in how we think about fundraising and philanthropy.”
— Ragdale
It’s easy to get started. Here’s how:
Ready to Fundraise?
Reach out and tell us more about you via the form below.
We'll schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about your needs and answer any questions you have about how we can collaborate.
We’ll send you a proposal for our services with a quote.
Let’s fundraise together!
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