About Us

At Giller Consulting Group, we lead our work with integrity as we uphold the values of equity and inclusion, transparency, and community-centered funding.

Mollie Giller, Principal of Giller Consulting Group

I offer my clients a unique combination of expertise developed through more than 10 years in a variety of nonprofit fundraising and management roles. My knowledge of resource development, work with vulnerable populations, and deep passion for community allow me to show up as a partner who understands the work you’re doing and can help build your capacity for big impact.

With a focus on collaboration and achieving results, I have consistently exceeded fundraising and programming goals and built a wide network of partners and stakeholders. Experiences in nonprofit, health care, and public sectors speak to my adaptability and flexibility. This fluidity allows me to lead diverse groups to shared goals with clear strategies and outcomes, while creating broad support and knowledge of the process.

Before launching Giller Consulting Group, I worked in fundraising, charitable investment, and program and community service delivery positions for the Polk County Housing Trust Fund, Science Center of Iowa, EveryStep, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines. I have a Master of Public Health degree in Community and Behavioral Health and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Communications Studies, and International Studies from the University of Iowa, with an emphasis in International Communications and a Minor in Spanish. 

I also believe in giving back to my community. I currently serve on the Des Moines University Master in Public Health advisory board and am a member of the economic mobility and health committees for the NAACP Des Moines chapter.

Career Highlights

  • ALL ROLES: Built initiatives and partnerships to advance opportunities for underrepresented groups and communities of color. 

  • POLK COUNTY HOUSING TRUST FUND: Exceeded goal in raising more than $700,000 in annual donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations for multiple years.

  • SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA: Raised more than $1.5 million in contributed funds through private donations, grants solicitations, and events. Led a gala event that raised more than $200,000 each year.

  • EVERYSTEP: Built a referral and client base at Amanda the Panda that grew 20 percent. Managed all agency staff and more than 500 volunteers with a focus on training, recruitment, and retention. 

  • JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER DES MOINES: Created grantmaking processes and oversaw annual grant-making programs. Led the 100th anniversary events, including gala.