Advancement for arts and culture



Helping organizations achieve substantial, sustainable growth is a core capability at Huron.

Huron’s GG+A global philanthropy team understands the distinctive growth opportunities that arts and cultural institutions face today. We work with institutions of all sizes and recognize the nuances of developing relationships with patrons, members, ticket buyers, and donors.

Apollo Theater performance.

Photo courtesy of client Apollo Theater

Sunken Garden view towards the Garden Jeff Bartee House with white impression and baby blue eyes.

Photo courtesy of Filoli Historic House & Garden

We realize that — more than some other types of institutions — you must build your prospect pool one patron at a time. Our team will work alongside you to create an aspirational and realistic roadmap to raise the funds you need for your organization to thrive.




How we help

Our services are designed to help arts and cultural organizations accelerate fundraising growth. Our team has worked in leadership and consulting capacities for arts and culture organizations in the U.S. and worldwide: museums, libraries, theater companies, dance companies, symphony orchestras, opera houses, botanical gardens, zoos and aquariums, historic homes and sites.

We will partner with you to build a fundraising program that touches all facets of your institution — gaining a thorough understanding of your existing development program and performance, along with your potential and aspirations, to develop a road map for success. Our counsel is not only informed by data and institutional knowledge but it is also guided by who you are and where you want to go. 

Develop a plan for sustainable growth

Create a comprehensive road map to strengthen annual giving, planned giving, donor circles, admissions, and major gift programs for long-term success.

Initiate successful campaigns

Build a comprehensive, strategic fundraising campaign plan that covers goal-setting, feasibility studies, gift strategies, budgets, timelines, and leadership roles to ensure seamless execution and maximum impact.

Accelerate fundraising program success

Use strategic recommendations to optimize organizational structure, staffing, and resources, while assessing culture, readiness, and environment to support sustainable fundraising growth.

Tap into expert strategic counsel

Gain expert counsel and program support to elevate strategic planning, board development, resource deployment, and large-scale gift strategies for any fundraising initiative.

Optimize advancement performance

Enhance your development program with tailored counsel on IT, CRM deployment, change management, and strategic planning to align with your goals and drive growth.

Enhance donor engagement and impact

Strengthen donor relationships through strategic stewardship, targeted outreach, and data-driven insights to build engaged, loyal constituencies.

Elevate your fundraising expertise

Empower your team through expert coaching and mentoring in major-gift fundraising, strengthening skills in qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for staff, board members, and leadership.

Strengthen strategic communications

Craft impactful, goal-driven communications strategies, creating compelling gift propositions and engaging stories that resonate with donors at every level.

Brevard Zoo, girl feeding leaf to a giraffe.

Photo courtesy of client Brevard Zoo

Museum of Pop Culture, two women smiling in the Video Game exhibit..

Photo courtesy of client Museum of Pop Culture

Our impact

Over the years, our team has consulted with more than 250 arts and culture institutions in North America, Europe, and Australia, with fundraising staff of all sizes and campaign goals from $5 million to over $1 billion.

Photo courtesy of client The Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago



Current and recent arts and culture clients include:    
Apollo Theater Museum Kunst der Westkuste
Art Institute of Chicago Museum of Glass 
Brevard Zoo Museum of Latin American Art 
Canada's National Ballet School Museum of Pop Culture 
Cranbrook Educational Community Museum of Ventura County 
Filoli Historic House & Garden Philadelphia Theatre Company 
J. Paul Getty Trust San Francisco Conservatory of Music 
Japanese American National Museum Scouting America 

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250+ client partnerships across museums, performing arts organizations, zoos, aquariums, gardens and arboretums, and cultural institutions 

$5M to $1B range of arts and culture client campaign goals 

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3,000+ nonprofits and NGOs supported via our consulting and support services

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Suzanne Hilser-Wiles
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