Consultancy for charities and non profits
Practical, tailored support to help purpose-led organisations solve challenges, shape strategy, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
THINK
Consultancy
What we do – and how we do it
From full strategy development to light-touch reviews and everything in between – our consultancy service is tailored to your needs. We bring clarity, challenge and workable solutions to help you move forward with confidence.
Types of projects we deliver
We help our clients develop clear, actionable strategic plans that support long-term growth, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable fundraising. We offer tailored support across all areas of fundraising including individual giving, philanthropy, legacies, events and community fundraising. Working in partnership with the leadership teams at charities and social impact organisations of all shapes and sizes in the UK and international markets, our team helps clients build effective strategies, improve donor engagement, and maximise return on investment in a competitive fundraising landscape. Our approach is rooted in sector best practice and tailored to your organisation’s needs.
What does our consultancy look like in practice?
We help our clients develop clear, actionable strategic plans that support long-term growth, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable fundraising. We offer tailored support across all areas of fundraising including individual giving, philanthropy, legacies, events and community fundraising. Our team helps clients build effective strategies, improve donor engagement, and maximise return on investment in a competitive fundraising landscape. Our approach is rooted in sector best practice and tailored to your organisation’s needs.
Meet our consultancy team
Matt Smith
Managing Director
Fundraiser, futurist and strategist – helping organisations navigate innovation, transformation and digital change with confidence.
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Gary Kernahan
Executive Director
Award-winning fundraising strategist who also leads THINK’s interim service – matching clients with brilliant short-term talent.
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Simon Dickson
Director
Expert in high-value fundraising and strategy – helping ambitious organisations make a powerful case for support.
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Amanda Warhaftig
Senior Consultant
Thoughtful, experienced strategist supporting non-profits to unlock income, insight and long-term impact.
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Michelle Sorrell
Senior Consultant
Fundraising strategist with cross-sector insight and a strong track record in partnerships, philanthropy and innovation.
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Hannah Hyde
Senior Consultant
Experienced relationship fundraiser and strategist, supporting clients with high-value income, campaigns and cross-team collaboration.
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Emma O’Reilly
Senior Consultant
Fundraising and marketing strategist with strong experience in individual giving, audience engagement and brand development.
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Becky Steeden
Consultant
Communications and digital fundraising strategist known for pioneering work in non-profit social media and supporter engagement.
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John Brady
Consultant
Senior fundraising leader with 25 years’ experience across strategy, compliance and individual giving.
Read moreWhat our clients say
Walking Scotland
ConsultancyWalking Scotland were keen to diversify its income to ensure future sustainability and to expand project delivery. We undertook a feasibility study to assess the organisational readiness, the strategic direction of fundraising and the type of resource required. This work was delivered through interviews with key stakeholders, a review of documents…
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Teenage Cancer Trust
Consultancy“We came to THINK for a clear, honest view of our individual giving programme—and that’s exactly what we got. Their insight helped us cut through the noise and focus on what really matters. The process was easy, and the end result has given us a solid foundation to build from. We’re now glad to be working with them as we develop our new strategy further.”
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Whether you’re facing a challenge or exploring new opportunities, we’ll help you find the right way forward. Let’s talk about what you need and how we can help.
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