What The Kimball Group does

The Kimball Group is a privately held, founder-owned consulting agency headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a single disclosed office location on South 57th Street. Founded and led by Beth Eisenberg, the firm operates as a one-stop shop for non-profit organizations and, to a lesser extent, corporate clients. The service portfolio spans event production (live and virtual), Salesforce Non-Profit Success Pack (NPSP) configuration and design, video production, fundraising consulting, board development, brand management, corporate workshops built on improvisational methodology, and software/leadership training. The primary customer segment is non-profit organizations seeking donor cultivation, fundraising optimization, Salesforce CRM adoption, and event execution support, with corporate clients addressed primarily through team-building workshop engagements. Customer logos referenced in firm materials include the Merakey Foundation, Merakey USA, Allegheny Valley Schools, Food4Education, the Barnes Foundation, Theatre Horizon, and the Bechdel Test Festival, alongside arts organizations such as Fringe Arts, Philadelphia Improv Theater, and Dock Street Brewery.

Name

The Kimball Group

Website

https://thekimballgroup.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Kimball Group is a Philadelphia-based, founder-owned boutique consulting agency offering event production, Salesforce NPSP implementation, video production, fundraising consulting, board development, brand management, and corporate workshops primarily to non-profit organizations and select corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Consulting Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Organization Design & Operating Model Consulting (BPAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), HR Technology (HRIS/HCM) Advisory & Implementation (BPAHAGAG)

Keywords

• Nonprofit consulting services
• Event production management
• Salesforce NPSP implementation
• Fundraising consulting
• Corporate workshop facilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: Custom consulting engagements including digital strategy, fundraising consulting, brand management, and board management services. Typically project-based or retainer arrangements for ongoing advisory.
2. Event Production Services: End-to-end event production for virtual and on-site experiences, including facilitation, hosting, and logistics management. Revenue generated through service fees for event planning, management, and production.
3. Video Production: Custom video production services including employee recruitment videos, campaign and promotional videos, and interviews/storytelling content.
4. Salesforce Implementation Services: Salesforce NPSP configuration, design, and implementation for non-profit organizations. Includes data cleanup, donor record analysis, workflow structuring, and CRM management consulting.
5. Corporate Workshops: Team building workshops using the 'Yes, And' philosophy, offered as full and half-day engagements for corporate teams, educators, and leaders.
6. Software Training: Training services for software adoption including Salesforce and other organizational tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Kimball Group is a one-stop shop Philadelphia-based consulting agency delivering an integrated suite of professional services to non-profit organizations and select corporate clients. Its core offerings center on end-to-end event production and management (virtual and on-site), Salesforce Non-Profit Success Pack (NPSP) configuration and design for donor data and CRM, fundraising and donor cultivation consulting, custom video production, digital strategy and brand management, corporate team-building workshops built on a 'Yes, And' philosophy, and board development and partnership planning services.

Product overview

The Kimball Group is a consulting agency offering a diverse portfolio of professional services for non-profit organizations and businesses. The core offerings include event production and management services (both virtual and on-site), digital strategy and brand management, Salesforce NPSP configuration and design for non-profit CRM management, custom video production (recruitment, promotional, and storytelling content), corporate team building workshops, fundraising consulting with donor data management, board development and management, partnership planning, and software/leadership training. These services are offered as standalone consulting engagements rather than as a unified software platform, with The Kimball Group acting as a full-service agency that helps clients achieve their organizational goals through strategic consulting and hands-on execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Production End-to-end event production services for virtual and on-site experiences, including live and virtual event management, production, and hosting for non-profit and corporate clients.
• Event Management Project management services for event logistics, detail coordination, and planning to ensure smooth, cost-effective events of any size.
• Salesforce Non-Profit Success Pack (NPSP) Configuration and Design CRM consulting to build, design, and configure Salesforce NPSP for non-profit organizations, including donor data management, data cleanup, donor record analysis, and workflow optimization.
• Digital Strategy Brand refresh and online content strategy services to modernize digital presence and marketing efforts for non-profit and corporate clients.
• Corporate Workshops Full and half-day team-building workshops for consultants, students, educators, and corporate leaders, built around the 'Yes, And' improv philosophy to increase collaboration and creativity.
• Video Production Custom video production services for non-profit and corporate clients, including employee recruitment videos, campaign and promotional videos, and interview/storytelling content.
• Fundraising Consulting Digital fundraising strategy and donor cultivation consulting to help non-profit organizations increase overall giving and design donor cultivation strategy.
• Board Development and Management Services to vet board members, set up orientation, and guide non-profit organizations through fundraising and event planning via their boards.
• Partnership Planning Corporate sponsorship development services to help non-profit organizations find and secure corporate sponsorship for events of all sizes.
• Brand Management Brand consulting services to develop and maintain consistent brand identity, messaging, and storytelling across client communications.
• Software Training Training services to help organizations learn to use various software tools effectively, including Salesforce and other organizational platforms.
• Leadership Training Leadership development and training programs designed to support organizational growth for non-profits and corporate teams.

Quantifiable outcome

• $50,000+ raised for Merakey Junior Board with hundreds of new donors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Salesforce (Power of Us Program)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe Kimball Group leverages Salesforce's Power of Us program to offer free Salesforce implementations to qualifying non-profit organizations. They guide clients through data cleanup, donor record analysis, and CRM configuration using Salesforce NPSP.
• Fringe ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhiladelphia arts organization supporting the Bechdel Test Fest and other performance events produced by The Kimball Group founder Beth Eisenberg.
• Philadelphia Improv TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater partner for comedy and improv events, supporting the founder's mission to create spaces for underserved artists.
• Dock Street BreweryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Philadelphia brewery participating as sponsor or partner for events and community initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pursuant: Non-profit fundraising and marketing services firm. Comparable target market (non-profits) and overlapping service lines in fundraising strategy and campaign execution.
• Forum One: Digital agency serving non-profits, associations, and mission-driven organizations. Comparable in combining strategy, technology implementation, and creative production for non-profit clients.
• Big Duck: Branding, communications, and fundraising agency exclusively serving non-profits. Overlaps with The Kimball Group's brand management, fundraising, and digital strategy offerings.
• M+R: Non-profit-focused digital agency providing fundraising, advocacy, and marketing services. Comparable as a full-service consultancy serving non-profit clients across multiple engagement types.
• Heller Consulting: Long-standing Salesforce NPSP implementation and non-profit CRM consultancy. Directly comparable in core Salesforce-for-non-profits specialization and target client base.
• Cornershop Creative: Creative agency specializing in video, events, and brand work for non-profits. Directly comparable in video production and event production services targeted at non-profit clients.
• The Goodman Center: Non-profit consulting and training firm focused on board development, fundraising, and leadership. Direct overlap in board development, leadership training, and non-profit capacity building.

Broad incumbents

• Blue State Digital: Larger digital agency serving non-profits, campaigns, and causes. Comparable service mix (digital strategy, fundraising, CRM) but at significantly greater scale and broader scope than The Kimball Group.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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