ABOUT

GILLIS CONSULTING
for ARTS & CULTURE

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About Us

Gillis Consulting for Arts & Culture appreciates the vital role arts and culture organizations play in unifying and shaping communities. We believe communities thrive when nonprofits are fully funded and able to provide robust offerings and programming. We are immensely proud of our track record of helping clients secure more than $35 million through grant funding, individual giving, and special events.

Gillis Consulting for Arts & Culture has worked with some of the most notable and innovative organizations in the United States, including the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Gateway Chamber Orchestra, Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas, Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, and the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey.

We partner with internal teams at nonprofit organizations to confidently spearhead fundraising and communications projects and consistently exceed expectations. 

Our Mission


Gillis Consulting for Arts & Culture assists nonprofit organizations with transformative fundraising strategies and flawless development communications.

Our Values

  • Enduring Relationships

    We cultivate lasting relationships with arts and culture nonprofit organizations, ensuring long-term success.

  • Measurable Results

    Our commitment to delivering top-quality services ensures that each project, from data analysis and strategic planning to fundraising campaigns and written reports, exceeds your expectations.

  • Accuracy

    We prioritize accuracy in all our work, providing impeccable deliverables executed with meticulous attention to detail.

  • Creativity

    Our creative approach to problem-solving and strategy development helps nonprofit organizations thrive and brings innovative solutions to every client.

“She maintains the highest of standards in all aspects of any given project.”

“Susan is without question one of the most detail-oriented and conscientious collaborators with whom I have ever had the privilege to work. She is attentive to editorial standards while also being mindful of the intended audience. What makes Susan an indisputable asset to any team is her can-do spirit and inherent desire to succeed. The consummate professional, she maintains the highest of standards in all aspects of any given project.” 

— Alex Ammar, Editorial Director at Carnegie Hall

Inquire About Your Project

Whether your organization needs assistance with a one-time project or ongoing development communications and fundraising support, we’d love to explore how Gillis Consulting for Arts & Culture can help you fulfill your mission.