Over the past 35 years, we have had the privilege to work with small and large nonprofit organizations and associations across the country. We have raised close to $1 billion, increased awareness and visibility through effective storytelling and have increased the membership base for many associations. We look forward to serving you and delivering remarkable results.
Russ Hodge, CFRE
CEO
Russ currently serves as CEO for THG. His hands-on management style and innovative fundraising technique has been the blueprint for THG's success in achieving philanthropic goals for a variety of organizations.
Kim Horton, M.A., CFRE
President & Principal Counsel
Kim has spent over twenty years working in non-profit senior administration. Her expertise lies in strategic alignment of resources, strategic planning and strategic partnerships. She has worked through every stage of non-profit development and is able to streamline initiatives with the strategic vision of an organization.
Bharat Krishnan, MBA
Director of Client Success
Bharat has over fifteen years of experience in fundraising and strategic planning. His management mantra of “Respect. Empower. Include” has allowed him to lead cross-functional teams of over 150 individuals to raise funds from individual donors in excess of $22 million.
Jenn MacCartney, MBA, CFRE
Administrative and Marketing Coordinator
As Administrative and Marketing Coordinator, Jenn is responsible for providing administrative support for The Hodge Group while overseeing the execution of strategic marketing outreach priorities in collaboration with the core team.
Maddie Wood
Creative Director
Maddie Wood is THG's Creative Director. She is vital in developing compelling case statements for our clients, as well as playing a major role in THG's own marketing. Her background in e-commerce editorial and retail marketing, with a strong focus on brand copywriting, enables her to deliver outstanding service to THG clients.
Kay K. Runge, MLS
Senior Counsel
Kay K. Runge is a Senior Counsel member of The Hodge Group team. She is a library building and funding consultant and an experienced professional public library administrator. She served as director of the Des Moines (IA) Public Library, Davenport..
Ellen Ticktin
Grants Writer
Ellen currently serves as the Grants Writer for The Hodge Group. Since beginning her private practice as a grantwriter and fundraising consultant in 1996, Ellen Ticktin has worked with over 50 nonprofit agencies in Greater Cleveland.
Bob Cahen, Ph.D.
Senior Counsel
Bob Cahen has held a variety of senior positions in area nonprofit and pubic organizations, among them: assistant executive director and acting executive director, Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland; executive director, Jewish Vocational Service of...
Let's Work Together
We will work side-by-side with you as a trusted advisor to find unique solutions and opportunities that work for your organization. We customize our counsel around your individual needs, whether you need strategic advice in one particular area or full-service planning and implementation. Our approach is personal. Our services are flexible.
