“Our work is more than just rewarding, it is personal. We are passionate philanthropists and very dedicated to our clients' fundraising success.”

Elaine Walsh Carney
Senior Executive Consultant
The Compass Group







The mission of The Compass Group is to build the capacity of our clients to successfully raise more money.

• We support the uniquely American values of philanthropy and volunteerism.

• The nonprofit sector is a vital part of what makes this country great—our work in support of that sector strengthens this nation.


• We are dedicated to the nonprofit sector. Our clients deserve and receive our very best efforts on their behalf.

• We believe in integrity, accountability and responsibility.

• We bring both the science and art of fundraising to the clients we serve. The science is essential to creating a plan—artists bring the plan to life.

• We believe in teams-—in working together, sharing credit and achieving goals.

• Our consultant team is our most important asset—we believe in hiring and retaining the best people.

• We are first and foremost teachers, trainers, motivators, coaches and mentors.

• Success is the result of good planning and hard work—we work alongside our clients to establish appropriate goals, develop sound plans, and implement strategies to ensure their success.

• We work hard to know what the right thing is and to do the right thing every day.


Link to Corporate Values






Corporate Headquarters
1425 K Street, NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20005
Mid-America Regional Office
7 Summer Grove Road
Cordova, TN 38018

t: 800.809.3170 • f: 901.759.1486

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