PGgrowth is the only national team of Canadian fundraising professionals focusing on all aspects of strategic philanthropy.
PGgrowth was founded in August 2010 as a partnership between James Hilborn and Ed Sluga, CFRE. Its initial objective was to provide support to Canadian charities in the stewardship of their donors and supporters to consider naming the charity in their will.
PGgrowth is a unique consulting company. We have the industry experts as part of our national team with over 400 years of combined direct fundraising experience. Most importantly, when we work with a client we focus on their needs and find customized solutions to build their strategic philanthropy programs.
2010
PGgrowth was founded
In August 2010 PGgrowth was founded as a partnership between James Hilborn and Ed Sluga, two highly respected and recognized names in planned giving within Canada.
2013
Building with industry experts
PGgrowth begins expansion of services building on its initial success providing great resources and counsel to the fundraising sectors.
2016
Building our team
PGgrowth expands our team of industry leaders with Canadian experts and expands our offering of services and tools to support planned giving in Canada.
2020
One of a kind services for strategic philanthropy in Canada
PGgrowth becomes the recognized leader in strategic philanthropy in Canada that covers the new reality of leadership, major and estate gifts.
Number 1
PGgrowth is Canada’s premiere fundraising consulting firm focusing on strategic philanthropy
From Coast to Coast
We have consultants across Canada, in Vancouver, Calgary, London, Waterloo, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal
Innovative Product and Service Areas
The PGgrowth suite of services are solution focused and customized for your organization helping you grow your planned giving program, comprehensive campaign, or fundraising department
Leading Consultants
The PGgrowth team are leaders in their field and together we have over 400 years of combined experience
OUR VALUES
Integrity
We commit to conducting ourselves in a manner consistent with the highest professional and personal ethical standards. We see this as a responsibility to ourselves and our sector.
Knowledge
We contribute to and learn from a fundraising sector that focuses on evidence-based, donor-centred practices and techniques. While we seek new innovation opportunities, we keep our fingers on the pulse of what works over time.
Client-Centred
We place the needs of our clients at the centre of our work, being flexible and patient when real life happens, while maintaining focus on the desired outcome of our work together. Our consultants maintain and sustain connection with our clients over many years.
Success
We work towards improvements in capacities, capabilities and knowledge for our clients. We see success as providing solutions and results that support the mission-based work of our clients that is necessary for real change and impact.
Sustainability
We look to the long-term. We may work in our own company and with our clients to address short-term needs, but constantly return to education and practices that are consistent with a sustainable future.