Giddings Consulting Group
is a social impact strategy firm
based in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Who We Are
We work with mission-driven organizations committed to equity, inclusion, and sustainable community outcomes.
Our work spans strategic planning, governance, fundraising, leadership development, coalition building, and philanthropic advising.
The goal is simple. Help leaders deliver stronger results for the communities they serve.
Our Founder
Drew Giddings is a social impact strategist, philanthropic advisor, and executive coach with almost three decades of experience supporting nonprofit organizations, public sector partners, and mission-driven leaders. He is the Founder and Principal of Giddings Consulting Group, LLC, where he advises organizations on fundraising strategy, governance, leadership development, and sustainable growth. His work focuses on helping institutions move from transactional fundraising to relationship-centered philanthropy grounded in trust, accountability, and shared power.
Drew's portfolio spans education, climate and environmental justice, workforce development, community development, and the arts. He has partnered with local and national organizations to design fund development plans, launch major giving initiatives, strengthen boards, and build internal systems that support long-term impact. Drew is known for bridging strategy with practice. He brings clarity to complex challenges and helps leaders align values, structure, and resources to achieve measurable outcomes.
In addition to his consulting work, Drew serves on multiple nonprofit boards and advises executive teams and trustees navigating growth, change, and organizational tension. His governance experience informs his work with leaders seeking to strengthen accountability, improve decision-making, and build healthier organizational cultures.
Drew is a trusted thought partner to philanthropists, executives, and emerging leaders. His approach centers on people, community voice, and practical action. He believes strong institutions are built through shared leadership, disciplined strategy, and deep relationships rooted in purpose.
Jabril Thompson
Jabril Thompson is a Project Manager at Giddings Consulting Group, supporting social impact initiatives across education, civic engagement, and community-based organizations.
In his local community of Plainfield, New Jersey, he is actively involved with Good Soil, a grassroots organization advancing social impact and community-led initiatives to improve residents' quality of life.
Jabril brings experience in large-scale operations, program coordination, and stakeholder engagement, including two years of national service with City Year AmeriCorps. A self-described foodie, he is deeply committed to food access, community planning, and people-centered solutions.
He holds a BA in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing from Albright College and is pursuing an MS in Integrated Marketing at New York University.
What Guides Us
We believe strong organizations lead to stronger communities.
We build strategy that reflects lived experience and local wisdom.
We respect your context. We support your values. We help you lead with clarity.
Our Values:
Working together to achieve shared goals
Collaboration
Acting with honesty and transparency
Integrity
Taking ownership of our actions and results
Accountability
Ensuring fairness and inclusion for all
Equity
Embracing new ideas and creative solutions
Innovation
Turning strategy into real-world impact
Practical action
How We Work
• You get direct engagement from senior leadership.
• You get tools that support execution.
• You get plans built around real conditions, not abstract theory.
Our Process
Understand your goals and challenges
We begin by listening deeply to your vision, priorities, and the obstacles you face.
Study your context
We analyze your organization's landscape, stakeholders, and operating environment.
Build strategy with your team
We collaborate with your leadership to craft actionable, community-centered plans.
Support implementation and change management
We guide execution with hands-on support, ensuring smooth transitions.
Measure progress and refine
We track outcomes, learn from data, and adapt strategies for continuous improvement.
This approach strengthens culture, decision-making, and long-term sustainability.
Our Reach
• Our primary office is in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
• Our work spans national partners, organizations across New Jersey and the New York City metropolitan area, and global partners working on issues impacting the global south.
• Recent milestones include an expanded office, a refreshed brand, and membership in the Clinton Global Initiative.
We launched the GoodTrouble Social Impact Apprenticeship Program to support rising strategists and practitioners.
Apprentices support client work and gain experience in real-world problem-solving.
