The FOCUS Group
FundraisingFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
The FOCUS Group is a mid-sized fundraising advisory firm based in St. Augustine, Florida, with a history dating back to 1982. It provides guidance and expertise to help nonprofit organizations secure funding for their programs, grounding its approach in relationship-centered practices. The firm emphasizes viewing donors as ongoing partners rather than pursuing short-term, transactional gains. Its work aims to support faith-based initiatives by building trust-based collaborations that sustain organizations' missions. In the nonprofit sector, the firm differentiates itself by prioritizing durable donor relationships and sustainable engagement over quick win tactics. A recent leadership development in 2025 saw Jon Daveney appointed as chief strategy and transformation officer to guide strategic initiatives.