NPL Impact Agency · Est. 2003 · Atlanta, Georgia
We are an international firm of senior consultants from the corporate, government and nonprofit sectors. We pair philanthropic investors with effective organizations — leveraging more money, more quickly, for more impact.
For Nonprofit Organizations
Governing boards and executive teams turn to NPL to build strategic plans, high-performing boards, and repeatable major-gift income — at a lower cost per dollar raised than industry competitors.
How we help nonprofitsFor Philanthropic & Social Investors
Family offices, foundations, individual philanthropists and corporations rely on NPL — and our proprietary Gold Standard Impact Index — to identify the nonprofit partners that deliver the highest social return.
How we help investorsFeatured engagements
A sample of recent and current work — 22 case studies in all.
Foundation · Rare Disease · 2019 – ongoing
A customized learning system for 67 rare-disease grantees
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Corporation · Youth Development · 2004–2010
From an internal initiative to a community-owned youth foundation
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Foundation · Education · 9-year engagement
Rebuilding a 30-year-old education network for the 21st century
Read the case studySelected clients & partners
“Throughout a multiple-year engagement from 2004 to 2010, NPL offered invaluable personal coaching to me and my team at the national office and in our local affiliates. With their support and expertise, we were able to accelerate our growth and avoid mistakes that other startups encounter. NPL provided essential tools to not only manage our growth, but to ensure we were compliant with nonprofit best practices around governance, financial management, business planning, and major-gift fundraising.”
Proprietary methods
Our fundraising architecture determines the right mix of individuals, foundations and corporations — then raises dollars efficiently, at a low cost per dollar raised, using our portfolio system for assigning major-gift prospects to board teams.
Our proprietary vetting tool scores nonprofit organizations for philanthropic investors — pairing a funder’s values and vision with the organizations delivering the highest social-impact return.
An in-person and virtual boot camp for board members and CEOs in large initiatives and change-management processes — plus master classes for nonprofit leaders at every stage.
Visionaries, led by principals
Principals Laurie and Jim Kirkegaard manage every client, assembling the exact right team from a cadre of senior professionals — many working together for more than 20 years.
Meet the team
Co-Owner & Principal
38 years in higher education, healthcare and human services. 24 capital campaigns. 200+ organizations counseled. CFRE.
Co-Owner & Principal
36 years designing strategies and operating systems across 50+ countries. Former Coca-Cola Company leader. CPA.
News & speaking
Sep 2025
Laurie and Jim led a family-office-only workshop in Monaco on re-imagining family-office philanthropy, presenting case studies from The Coca-Cola Company, Mars and the Banyan Group on stakeholder capitalism and scalable social impact.
2025
The Kirkegaards serve as philanthropy and leadership-development leads at Banyan Family Office, advising families on legacy and impact goals and strategic investments in vetted nonprofits.
Ongoing
Now in our sixth year delivering master classes and coaching to the CEOs and trustees of 67 rare-disease grantees worldwide — helping them raise more money to accelerate cures.
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