About Cummings Co.

"The very nature of each nonprofit we serve compels us to view ourselves as facilitators of social good, requiring high standards of professionalism and integrity." – Cummings Co.

Cummings Co. was founded by John Cummings in New York as professional fundraising consultants.  One of the firm’s first capital campaign management successes was its involvement with the developing Inner City Scholarship Fund (ICSF).  At the time the Fund served to support thousands of youngsters attending thirty-six elementary schools in the poverty pockets of Manhattan.  Today, it is one of New York’s important educational causes generating millions annually and has expanded its mission to subsidizing private elementary and high schools throughout the New York metropolitan area, a testament to the solid fundraising foundation put in place and the generous support of New York corporations and foundations.  It was during the time of Cummings Co. service to the Inner City Scholarship Fund that John Cummings had the unique privilege of briefing Mother Theresa on the Fund and introducing her to the Fund’s Board of Trustees, a dynamic group of prominent Wall Street leaders.

Serving a diverse group of non-profits nationally, and sometimes internationally, Cummings Co. today is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.  Its clientele of nonprofits includes those in Health, Education, Religion, Research and Social Care and is committed to continue its tradition of fundraising services for philanthropy.

The Cummings Co. Difference

Due to the nature of their business, non-profits must be financially prudent and therefore maximize performance with minimum resources to carry out their mission. Like our non-profit clients, we utilize these same principles when modeling our business. While many would see our modest size as a detriment, we embrace it as do those who have worked with us. Each client, regardless of status or size, has access to top talent in our organization. In fact, we offer easy access to and collaboration with our senior executives, which larger and less nimble firms are not able to do. We custom tailor programs for our clients and implement them with an incredible attention-to-detail. We truly develop deep client relationships and that shows in our ability to effectively implement capital campaigns and the results of our work.

In the world of non-profit fundraising, capital campaign management and planned giving fundraising it's about relationships and results and it is in these two areas which we excel.

At Cummings Co. it's not about us as we are behind-the-scenes strategists, facilitators and coordinators of the campaign. It is all about our non-profit clients and the difference they make.