Progressive. Personal. Proven.

At Six Degree Consulting, reaching your goals is more than just a numbers game — it’s personal. Our founder, Christopher Mills, has a knack for connecting organizations, candidates, and companies to the donors, dollars, and resources they need to succeed. We break down the barriers between you and your donors with innovative strategic plans.

We are proud of our experience working with progressive nonprofit, political, and private sector organizations like Planned Parenthood, AIDS Service Organizations, social justice and, LGBTQIA organizations, EMILY’s List candidates, and statewide ballot initiatives. Let us help you reach your goals in 6° of separation (or less). We’re ready to connect you to success.

Our Work

From small restaurant launch events to winning statewide political campaigns, we work with our clients to build a strategic, measurable and, most important, realistic plan. Recently, our founder’s work as Finance Director on the Tony Evers for Governor campaign in Wisconsin raised more than $9.25 million.

Tony Evers for Governor

Clean Elections Initiative

Awarded from 30+ Grants

Years of Experience

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What Our Clients Say

Heather Colburn, CEO, Run The World Digital

“I’ve known Christopher as a fundraiser for over 20 years. We’ve worked together at large non-profits, ballot measures, and gubernatorial campaigns. I’ve enjoyed working with him because he’s incredibly effective while being a fun person to work with. He’s one of the most seasoned fundraisers in the country and he does find a way to make it fun.”

Andrew Bossie, Executive Director, Friends of Katahdin Woods & Waters, Former Executive Director, Maine Citizens for Clean Elections & Board President, Mainers for Accountable Elections

“Christopher is a masterful fundraiser. He joined Maine Citizens for Clean Elections and dramatically increased our revenues to support a growing staff and organizational impact. During his time with the organization, he moved our donors to higher levels of giving and lead efforts to secure foundation support that was never before seen. Christopher’s prediction of fundraising goals and our potential were always spot on and his fundraising plans helped us realize our budget goals to support our operations and win an ambitious ballot initiative. He’s a team player, working hard to motivate staff, board, and other stakeholders to dig deep and deliver results.”

Betsy Markey, Former Member of Congress, Colorado’s 4th Congressional District

“In 2007 I hired Christopher Mills as Finance Director for my Congressional campaign. I had never run for elected office, so I knew I needed to hire a seasoned pro. Christopher was exactly the right choice – he developed a comprehensive finance plan and single-handedly build a nationwide fundraising list for me to call through. He managed and trained other staff and volunteers to assist in the fundraising effort, and planned and executed major fundraising events which featured surrogates from around the country. Christopher is hard-working, resourceful and always upbeat. We surpassed our fundraising goals and I won the election by 12 points!”

Karin Anderson, Former Executive Director, Senior Director, Foundation & Partner Relations at Goodwill Industries of Northern New England

“Christopher is a strategic fundraising professional who combines science and art to reach his goals. He achieved great success during his tenure with Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, meeting significant fundraising goals to defend and protect Maine’s Clean Elections law. He did this by developing personalized strategies to engage individual and foundation donors to achieve a common goal. Christopher makes fundraising look effortless.

Erin McLaughlin, former Deputy Finance Director, Wachs for Wisconsin

Christopher is an aggressive fundraiser with a positive, creative spirit. When I worked for Christopher I was always encouraged to think outside the box, but still worked towards a very structured, tangible goal. If you’re working with Christopher you’re going to meet your fundraising goals and you’re going to have a lot of fun doing it!”

Brita Olson, Campaign Manager, Wachs for Wisconsin

“Christopher not only helped our campaign meet our fundraising goals, but he also excelled and building deep and meaningful relationships with our donors and supporters, which opened many doors for our campaign. He was an incredible asset to our team.”

Phil Bartlett, Chairman, Maine Democratic Party/Board President, GLSEN-Southern Maine

“I’ve been impressed with Christopher’s passion for fundraising. Whether working to fundraise for GLSEN Southern Maine to support LGBTQ youth or for political causes, his enthusiasm is contagious and brings everyone into the process. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, and can quickly sort through competing approaches to identify those most likely to be successful.”

Sallie Sanders, President, Sanders Development Group

“Christopher Mills is a thoughtful and articulate grant writer. His breadth of experience in the non-profit sector, from social justice to arts education to grass-roots organizing, gives him the expertise to make compelling case statements for a variety of projects, programs, and institutions. Christopher is an excellent communicator and collaborator who writes quickly and manages deadlines with ease. He delivers clear, concise and strategic language in highly focused proposals.”