Testimonials
We work hard to achieve results that benefit the organizations we partner with and the communities they serve. Hear it directly from our clients.
“Working with Mollie Giller has been such a great experience. She’s thoughtful, always on time, and brings fresh perspectives that really help us think in new ways. Mollie doesn’t just check boxes — she comes up with creative solutions that actually work. She’s also incredibly easy to collaborate with and makes the process feel like a true partnership. If you're looking for someone who genuinely cares and gets things done, Mollie's your person.”
Kourtney Kirkpatrick, Director of Advancement, Anawim Housing
“The Giller Consulting Group does an outstanding job presenting the facts needed to do a fundraising campaign. They have the ability to assess the needs of the company and their clients. The Giller Consulting Group is thorough, competent and has had a positive impact on our organization.”
Gloria Bernstein, Board President. Tifereth Israel Synagogue
“Mollie immediately became an indispensable part of our team. Her knowledge of the Des Moines philanthropic community is excellent, as is her advice.”
Lina Tucker Reinders, Executive Director, Iowa Public Health Association
“"Mollie has been an incredible resource for us. As a team that looks for opportunities to present in the non-profit space, Mollie's knowledge of the non-profit circuit, her built-in network, her openness, and conscientiousness to explore all sorts of out-of-the-box possibilities have helped us to build our brand and expand our reach. We highly recommend Mollie to add to any team. You can't go wrong!”
Jamie Elman and Eli Batalion, YidLife Crisis
“Ms. Giller is a gifted facilitator and truly understands how to create space for impactful conversations with staff, leadership, and the Board, as well as how to move from conversation to action to develop a resource development plan. She understands the multitude of issues non-profit agencies face, as well as how to develop realistic, focused, and achievable resource implementation plans that capitalize on our agency’s strengths and opportunities for growth. With Mollie’s partnership, our agency possesses the knowledge, skills, and plans to successfully move our resource development goals forward. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her.”
Catherine Johnson, Executive Director, Disability Rights Iowa
“Hiring Mollie as a consultant is one of the best decisions we made as an organization seeking to build a stronger fundraising strategy. Her approach to working with our organization has helped us feel at ease and prepared to accomplish a strategic plan. Mollie’s authenticity and integrity is the reason we will continue working with her.”
Christine Her, Executive Director, ArtForce Iowa
“Chrysalis has enjoyed a rewarding relationship with Giller Consulting Group. Mollie is thorough and attentive to detail. She provides continuous updates on her progress, and she has shown tremendous support to our strategies. Her extensive knowledge of the community has helped broaden our funding support as well as our community recognition.”
Terry Hernandez, Executive Director, Chrysalis Foundation
“Mollie is incredibly organized and maximizes the time that I am needed. She has freed up myself and my board to focus on other pressing issues, so that we are not making unrealistic and fruitless requests of grantors. Mollie is great about talking through our strategy so that we are making the big decisions, and she is taking care of the rest. She is so easy to work with and has made us money in amounts, and from creative sources, that we never would have gotten on our own.”
Alison Hoeman, Founder & Director, Des Moines Refugee Support
"Giller Consulting Group has played a pivotal role in refining our organization's approach to donor engagement, fostering impactful interactions in pursuit of our mission. Under Mollie's guidance, our team has strengthened internal processes, ensuring we act on the most opportune moments. Integrating her expertise into our development strategies has enhanced our perspective and methodology in fundraising, from start to finish."
Jarad Bernstein, Executive Director, Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines