Our Story
Our clients call upon us to partner in solving their hardest problems.
Bridge Philanthropic Consulting LLC is a global social impact leader committed to helping nonprofit organizations, the public sector, impact investors, and philanthropists achieve their missions. Our company has a proven track record of extraordinary success in helping philanthropic organizations and institutions to realize their dreams, accomplish their missions, and grow their aspirations. With more than 800 years of combined fundraising experience, our leaders have raised billions of dollars for clients worldwide.
Since 2016, BPC has provided strategic counsel to our clients globally.
With over 800 years of combined experience in fundraising consulting, we bring an understanding of the complex issues faced by our clients. Given today’s technology-driven society, we serve clients with a diversity of missions in the non-profit, private, and public sectors.
We are passionate in our work to find solutions for our clients to barriers preventing them from achieving their missions. We work with strategic partners and conduct broad research to gain insights into serving our clients to solve problems.
Bridge Philanthropic Consulting (BPC) is the nation’s only full-service Black-Owned fundraising firm in the world.
Upcoming Event
AFP ICON 2025
The Bridge Philanthropic Consulting Team has been selected to present the workshop: “Ethics and Inclusion in Action – Conversations from the Front-Lines, Building Better Fundraising” at the 2025 Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference
Date and Location: Seattle, April 27-29
Elevate Your Year-End Fundraising
As a nonprofit organization, year-end fundraising is crucial to maximize contributions and secure the necessary resources to support your mission. The year’s final months present a unique opportunity to engage with donors, leverage social impact, and highlight the importance of their contributions. By strategically planning and implementing effective fundraising strategies, you can elevate your nonprofit’s year-end fundraising efforts and set the stage for success in the upcoming year.
BPC Fundraising Trends Guide
Click to learn about the latest trends and Insights on Philanthropy to help your non-profit plan for 2025.
Quotes From Clients & Leaders
“BPC consultants are passionate about their work and its impact on our communities. Our culture of work-life balance and innovation are key values. Our consultants thrive in our creative, flexible, remote work environment, where new ideas are encouraged, championed, and rewarded.”
“Our culture of innovation, combined with an experienced and highly effective team, brings solutions that create value for our clients.”
“We are dedicated to our clients and the markets we serve. There is no higher calling than to be of service to the communities we work, live in, and thrive. We bring our commitment to excellence to the social, private, and public sectors.”
“Bridge is exactly what the name represents: we are a bridge between the clients we serve in the social sector, and the wealth of opportunities and resources that are available in the public, private and philanthropic sectors. We are singularly focused on leveraging our relationships and skills in collaboration with and on behalf of our clients to ensure the success of the communities we all serve.”
“We are dedicated to our clients and the markets we serve across the US. There is no greater calling than to be of service to the communities we work, live in, and thrive. Not only do we bring our commitment to excellence to the social, private, and public sectors, we are trusted advisors to the social impact organizations, executive directors, and board leadership we serve. Always bridging!”
“Passion and excellence are our top priority to ensure our clients achieve their mission that will create better people, better communities, and a better world.”
“At Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, we believe that a thriving career is rooted in a culture of creativity and progress.”
“BPC forges a powerful connection between purpose and impact, and at it’s heart lies our team of experts. We embrace the opportunity to create lasting positive change in the communities we serve and are united in our drive to do so and our unwavering dedication to excellence.”
The Art of Good Deeds
By Dwayne Ashley
When we think of philanthropy, we often think of large donations to charity or grand gestures, but philanthropy can be simple and practical.
Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, LLC (BPC) today announces release of the new book The Art of Good Deeds: The Joy of Giving, authored by founder and CEO Dwayne Ashley and the BPC team. The book presents personal stories and real-life experiences of the impact of good deeds.
This insightful collection of first-person narratives encourages deeper understanding of both financial and social giving through real-life people making philanthropy and good deeds part of their everyday life. The personal stories also demonstrate the power of giving through deeds. A welcome donor-recognition gift for not-for-profits, crowdfunding campaigns, and others you want to either inspire or thank–or both!
Thought Leadership
Fundraising Tips to help you navigate the changing Philanthropic Landscape
A Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, LLC Publication At Bridge Philanthropic Consulting (BPC), we are proud to be part of this transformative era in philanthropy. We seeing the sector undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological advancements, [...]
Notable Social Impact Lives We lost And Milestones 2024
A Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, LLC. Publication BPC honors the contributions and legacy of notable leaders in the Social Impact Sector, who we lost in 2024. These influential Social Justice leaders left indelible marks on the [...]
Activating Multi-Generational Volunteer Groups: Effective Engagement Strategies for Committees and Junior Boards
By: Dwayne Ashley, CEO, Sylvia White, EVP, Dr. Tammy Smithers, VP, Campaigns, Latoya Pace-Smith and Paul Allen, Executive Consultants In the face of "The Great Wealth Transfer" - an estimated $84 trillion passing from Baby [...]
7 Political Campaign Ideas Your Nonprofit Can Learn From
Dwayne Ashley, Founder and CEO, Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, LLC Political campaigns and nonprofit organizations share remarkable similarities in their core objectives: engaging supporters, raising funds, and driving meaningful action. Successful political campaigns excel at [...]
Boost Your Nonprofit’s Success with These 5 Year-End Fundraising Ideas
By Dwayne Ashley, CEO, and Sylvia White, EVP, Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, LLC As the holiday season approaches, nonprofits have a golden opportunity to boost their fundraising efforts and make a lasting impact. We know [...]
Bridge Philanthropic Consulting (BPC) Shares the Giving USA Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2023
Giving USA: U.S. charitable giving totaled $557.16 billion in 2023 Giving reached a high in current dollars but did not outpace inflation NEW YORK (July 3, 2024) -- Dwayne Ashely, CEO of Bridge [...]
A Message From Our CEO
“BPC brings a unique understanding of how to solve challenges faced by diverse communities in the social sector whether it is limited capacity, fundraising, launching a campaign, and or public sector engagement for targeted programs. We get the job done.”
— Dwayne Ashley, Founder/CEO, Bridge Philanthropic Consulting, LLC.
Download the free BPC Capital Campaign Guide
Running a capital campaign can be a game-changer for your non-profit organization. This comprehensive guide dissects the process and offers expert advice to help you prepare for a successful capital campaign.
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