Michael D. Rubin & Associates – A full service, fundraising consulting firm

Michael D. Rubin & Associates is a full-service, fundraising consulting firm.

We are strategists, writers, researchers, guides, planners, evaluators, mentors, and implementors. We instill our values of partnership, reliability, wisdom, listening, and integrity in every project we undertake. And we roll up our sleeves and work side-by-side with nonprofits around the world, empowering them to achieve their missions and dreams.

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Our associates have more than 100 years of combined fundraising expertise, bringing impactful and measurable solutions to each client.

Feasibility
Studies

Campaign
Planning

Capacity
Building

Prospect
Research

Grant
Writing

Board
Development

Leadership
Coaching

Fundraising

Wealth
Analytics

Our strategic and collaborative philanthropic counsel has impacted non-profits across a variety of disciplines.

Jewish Family Services of St. Louis (JFS)

Jewish Family Services of St. Louis (JFS) has provided children, adults, and seniors in the St. Louis region with the supports they need to lead vibrant, healthy lives. To ensure they had the necessary resources to support...

USO of Illinois

Since 1941, the USO has served as a nonprofit organization that receives no direct government funding, but relies solely on the generosity of the American people. With its centers in dire need of modernization...

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St. Charles Community College

St. Charles Community College (SCC) is a public two-year college in suburban St. Charles County, Missouri. Rubin & Associates was hired by the institution to help strengthen board involvement in fundraising.

EasterSeals Midwest

EasterSeals Midwest has been serving families in the St. Louis region for more than 50 years. With the transition of its long-serving chief development officer, EasterSeals Midwest sought an independent assessment...

Owensboro Museum of Fine Art

The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art (OMFA) is the second largest art museum in Kentucky. Rubin & Associates conducted a feasibility study to provide specific steps and strategies to help strengthen OMFA as an institution...

St. Laurence High School

St. Laurence High School is a Catholic co-ed school on the south side of Chicago. Rubin & Associates conducted a feasibility study and through analysis recommended moving ahead with a $5 million campaign.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

With a successful history of serving St. Louis youth at ten locations across St. Louis City and County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis recognized a need to expand its services in the region...

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Miriam School and Academy

The Miriam School reaches over 1,000 students annually through its comprehensive services. Following a successful campaign in 2012, Miriam hired Rubin & Associates to conduct a feasibility study...

Central Institute for the Deaf

A global leader in deaf education, Central Institute for the Deaf (CID) helped mark its Centennial in 2014 by launching a $25 million capital and endowment campaign with the expertise of Rubin & Associates.

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What our clients are saying

“We chose Rubin & Associates to help us launch our foundation’s first significant fundraising campaign. They acted as an extension of our team, providing research, resources and lots of guidance along the way.”

Equipment Dealers Association, Joe Dykes, Vice President Industry Relations

“Rubin and Associates worked well with our leadership and provided us with an honest assessment of our institution and our plans. They gave us concrete options to consider moving forward, which we appreciated.”

Mary Bryan Hood – Director, Owensboro Museum of Fine Art

“Michael and Wendy helped us get ready for a significant campaign. Their experience and judgment were vital in ramping up our efforts. And they took the extra steps to position us to move ahead with confidence.”

Flint W. Fowler, PhD – President, Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis

“Rubin & Associates made it look so easy, keeping track of every donor, every detail, and providing guidance and strategies that are always targeted, thoughtful and spot-on. Thanks for being part of our team, encouraging us every step of the way.”

Robin Feder, CFRE – Executive Director, Central Institute for the Deaf