What FunD Av Consulting does

FunD Av Consulting, LLC is a privately-held management consulting firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, founded in 2018 by Lyndse F. Costabile. The firm serves a niche intersection of nonprofit fundraising, business aviation, and aviation outreach, with service lines spanning nonprofit fundraising strategy, business development consulting for aviation companies, sales and marketing, talent and brand management, media and film production, and event planning. Its client base is concentrated in two segments: higher-education foundations (including Slippery Rock University Foundation, University of North Florida Foundation, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) and aviation-focused nonprofits and initiatives (D-Day Squadron, Dreams Soar Inc., and Aviation Influence Inc.).

The firm's economic model is project-based consulting engagement revenue, supplemented by content/media production and event execution tied to high-profile aviation missions. In 2019 it launched the "From Sacrifice to Soaring" (STS) sub-brand, a programming initiative supporting women veterans in aviation and aerospace careers, which extends the firm's identity beyond pure consulting into branded talent-pipeline work. Operational footprint extends internationally through transatlantic heritage flights (D-Day Squadron missions in 2019 and 2024) and into nonprofit governance (the founder's executive director role at Dreams Soar since 2017). The firm employs 11-50 people, has not raised outside funding, and operates without disclosed proprietary technology platforms.

Name

FunD Av Consulting

Legal name

FunD Av Consulting, LLC.

Website

https://fundavconsulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FunD Av Consulting is a Raleigh, NC-based boutique management consultancy serving aviation nonprofits and university foundations with fundraising, business development, talent management, and media production services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Management Consulting

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611), Marketing Consulting Services (541613)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA)

Keywords

• Consulting services
• Fundraising consulting
• Aviation consulting
• Business advisory
• Professional services

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

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

Revenue model

1. Fundraising and Nonprofit Management Consulting: Professional consulting services for nonprofit organizations including donor acquisition, retention, stewardship, higher education fundraising, capital campaigns, major gifts, and cause-focused initiatives in youth services, STEM, and aviation programs.
2. Business Development Consulting: Advisory services for business aviation companies including FBOs, fuel distribution networks, and trade associations. Focuses on client growth, industry relationships, and revenue-producing opportunities.
3. Sales and Marketing Services: Sales and marketing consulting including advertising activity, content marketing, digital and multimedia services, brand marketing exposure, and personalization strategies.
4. Talent and Brand Management: Services supporting public figures' personal image, endorsement opportunities, speaking engagements, TV/network interests, brand ambassador roles, and media channel strategies.
5. Media and Film Production: Video production services for aviation events, documentaries, promotional content, and film projects including 'Into Flight Once More' D-Day Squadron documentary.
6. Event Planning and Organizing: Event planning services for aviation events, conferences, airshows, and community outreach programs including Girls in Aviation Day and STEM events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The company name "FunD Av Consulting" indicates a professional consulting practice. No specific service lines, deliverables, or client segments are described in the supplied source material, so a more granular core-offering description cannot be stated.

Product overview

FunD Av Consulting is a management consulting firm offering a portfolio of professional services organized around four core areas: (1) Fundraising & Nonprofit Management, (2) Business Development/Corporate Relations with aviation and film/production focus, (3) Sales & Marketing Services including advertising, social media, aircraft sales and event management, and (4) Talent & Brand Management for public figures. Additional programs include the From Sacrifice to Soaring (STS) transformative coaching program, media/video production services, and STEM/aviation outreach initiatives. The company operates a 'flying platform' utilizing aircraft (Lady Liberty - Liberty XL, Boss Bonanza - Beechcraft Bonanza F33A, and Grand Dame - Douglas DC-3) for outreach and aviation-focused client engagements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• From Sacrifice to Soaring (FSTS): A program launched in 2019 aimed at serving, connecting and transforming the lives of people who faced unique tragedy, adversity, and obstacles.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $20 million raised/secured for nonprofit clients over career
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• SOS Custom Signs and LightingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Performed aircraft decal and restriping for Lady Liberty aircraft at Sheltair KDAB for CFBAA Business Aviation Day 2023.
• Bose AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partner in From Sacrifice to Soaring program, supporting aviation outreach and STEM education initiatives through the flight platform.
• Just AircraftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partner in From Sacrifice to Soaring program, providing aircraft for STOL demonstrations and outreach events at Sun 'n Fun.
• King SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Flight training partner supporting From Sacrifice to Soaring program with pilot training resources.
• Tail DraggincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Aviation partner supporting From Sacrifice to Soaring program with tailwheel aircraft operations.
• SheltaircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019FBO partner hosting events and providing facilities for From Sacrifice to Soaring program activities at KDAB and other locations.
• AvfuelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Fuel supplier and partner supporting aviation outreach programs and From Sacrifice to Soaring flight missions.
• D-Day SquadronflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Flagship partnership leading mission operations, fundraising, media production, corporate relations, and donor development for D-Day 75th Anniversary (2019) and D-Day 80th/Berlin 75th (2024) commemorative flights. Secured 45+ industry partners and major donors.
• Go RentalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Long-standing partnership supporting Women in Aviation International conferences and Girls in Aviation Day events. Strong advocate for STEM and aviation education.
• Signature Flight SupportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019FBO partner hosting Girls in Aviation Day events and supporting various aviation outreach initiatives.
• Phillips 66 AerostarscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Media partnership during EAA AirVenture 2019 featuring flight with 4-ship team to promote aviation careers to Young Professionals (YoPros).
• Influential DronescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Media production partner producing videos for D-Day Squadron, Girls in Aviation Day, Dreams Soar, and various aviation events. Co-founded by team member Dave Krause.
• Cape Fear AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Flight training partner providing chief flight instructor Elayne Humphrey for From Sacrifice to Soaring program.
• Aviation Influence, Inc. (AVi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Nonprofit partner for STEM/aviation youth outreach. Hosted Girls in Aviation Day 2019 with 800+ attendees including 400 girls. Supported Young Professionals (YoPros) outreach at DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase.
• Women in Aviation International (WAI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Annual session facilitator at WAI conferences including 30th annual conference in Long Beach, CA. Supports Girls in Aviation Day chapter partnerships globally.
• Aviators Hot LinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Media partner supporting aviation outreach efforts and Young Professionals (YoPros) programs at various aviation events.
• Dreams Soar, Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Board chair and executive director role supporting Shaesta Waiz's historic solo global flight mission around the world (2017). Managed fundraising, daily operations, global relationships, and 25+ volunteers across 22 countries.
• West Michigan Aviation AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Tuition-free public charter high school founded by Dick DeVos at Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Company supports through scholarships and youth outreach, serving 600+ students.
• Costabile Family ScholarshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Family scholarship at Slippery Rock University supporting students in marketing or management with financial need, part/full-time jobs, and demonstrated academic performance and community service.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Dreams Soar, Inc. Aviation STEM outreach nonprofit for which FunD Av's founder served as board chair and executive director. Comparable as an adjacent organization sharing leadership, mission focus, and aviation youth outreach programs like Girls in Aviation Day.

Direct peers

• Alexander Haas: Boutique fundraising and nonprofit management consulting firm serving higher education, healthcare, and arts nonprofits. Directly comparable to FunD Av's fundraising and nonprofit management practice and serves a similar mid-sized nonprofit client base.
• Orr Group: Nonprofit fundraising and management consulting firm serving higher education, healthcare, and advocacy organizations. Directly comparable consulting model with similar focus on fundraising strategy and major gift campaigns.
• Campbell & Company: National fundraising and nonprofit consulting firm offering counsel, feasibility studies, and capital campaign services. Comparable to FunD Av's nonprofit fundraising service line, though larger in scale and broader in sector coverage.
• Pursuant (formerly Pursuant Health): Nonprofit fundraising and marketing services firm offering fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and analytics. Overlaps with FunD Av's fundraising plus sales & marketing service lines for nonprofit clients.
• Heller Consulting: Nonprofit and association consulting firm offering strategy, fundraising, and CRM technology advisory. Comparable to FunD Av's nonprofit management and marketing services for mission-driven organizations.
• BWF (Bentz Whaley Flessner): Fundraising consulting firm specializing in major gifts, campaigns, and advancement services for higher education and nonprofits. Closely comparable to FunD Av's higher education fundraising work with Slippery Rock, UNF, and Embry-Riddle.
• Changing Our World: National nonprofit consulting and fundraising firm serving charities, foundations, and associations. Comparable in offering strategy, campaign, and major gifts advisory similar to FunD Av's core nonprofit practice.
• JMI (Jacobson Markwardt International): Aviation-specific business development and strategy consultancy serving airports, FBOs, MROs, and business aviation companies. Directly comparable to FunD Av's business aviation corporate relations and business development practice.

Regional players

• Corgan Associates: Aviation architecture and consulting firm serving airports and FBOs in the Southwest US. Adjacent to FunD Av's business aviation practice but focused on facilities planning rather than fundraising and corporate relations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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