About The Legacy Consulting Group

Legacy Consulting Group is a consultancy focused on delivering best practice advice, services, and support to non-profit organizations, K-12 & higher education institutions as well as individuals with philanthropic resources. The founder, Henry W. Taylor, has substantial experience and track record of results gained over a 25+ year career in fundraising, non-profit management, diversity, and education inform his approach to delivering strategic and sustainable results for the clients he works with. Henry has successfully solicited more than $35M personally and has led advancement teams responsible for securing over $95M throughout his career. The Legacy Consulting Group is equipped to enhance your organization’s impact, sustainability, and legacy.

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Henry Taylor, Founder and Managing Partner

Henry W. Taylor is the Founder and Managing Partner of Legacy Consulting Group. As a successful advancement leader, Henry has consistently demonstrated his ability to use both the art and science of fundraising. His keen understanding of the difference between charity and true philanthropy is a result of the breadth and depth of his experience at remarkable institutions in the higher education and non-profit sectors. Henry is a dynamic presenter and keynote speaker on issues of advancement, philanthropy, diversity, board development and non-profit management. Mr. Taylor received a bachelor’s degree in government and religion from Claremont McKenna College and a master’s degree in leadership at St. Mary’s College. He believes strongly in the quote that “persistence and determination alone are omnipotent” which have been qualities that remain constant hallmarks of his life and continue to serve him well, both personally and professionally.

Prior Selected Speaking Engagements:

  • Samuel DeWitt Proctor Conference, Birmingham, AL (February 2019)

    • Topic: “Effective Grant-Writing Strategies to Fund the Vision”

  • Association of Public & Land Grant Universities HBCU Student Success Summit, Atlanta, GA (June 2015)

    • Topic: “Fundraising & Campaign Best Practices: Moving From Charity to True Philanthropy”

  • Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholars Program Parent Retreat, San Jose, CA (June 2015)

    • Topic: “Fundraising Fundamentals”

  • CASE Webinar (February 2015)

    • Topic: “Major Gift Fundraising and Engagement Strategies for African American Alumni”

  • CASE Winter Institute for Chief Development Officers, Phoenix, AZ (January 2014)

    • Topics: “Diversity 2.0: Taking the Conversation to the Next Level” and “Managing a Small Development/Advancement Shop”

Prior and Current Board Memberships:

  • Food First, Board of Directors (Member)

  • Campbell High School, School Council (Co-Chair)

  • A Black Education Network (Past Chief Operating Officer)

  • Dekalb Preparatory Academy, Board of Directors (Past Vice-Chair & Treasurer)

  • Stanford Medical Youth Science Program, Advisory Board (Past Chair)

  • All Saints Catholic School, School Board (Past Chair)

  • California Alliance of African American Educators, Think Tank (Past Member)