About Us
The brown heron is distinctive, noble, and patient. So are the founders and partners of Brown Herron Consulting, Wesley Brown and Derek Herron. With more than 20 years of experience in growing cultures of giving in nonprofit, private K-12, and higher education settings, Wes and Derek know the struggles that leaders of nonprofit organizations face – the deadlines, the goals, and the pressures of recruiting and energizing volunteers.
Mission
Our mission is to build a future consisting of strong communities supported by trusted philanthropic partners who inspire collaborative, sustainable, and generational change for the betterment of all people.
Vision
Brown Herron Consulting aims to build strong communities by empowering local nonprofit partners to maximize capacity and achieve meaningful impact. We do this by providing high-quality, personalized services proven to engage volunteers, exceed fundraising goals, and implement effective strategies for revenue generation.
Wesley BROWN
Wes Brown is an innovative, results-driven executive and award-winning writer with a proven track record of building strategic partnerships, cultivating donor relationships, and driving sustainable growth.
Today, he serves as the Head of Institutional Advancement at Westminster Schools of Augusta. In his role, he closely collaborates with the Head of School, Leadership Team, Board of Trustees and key stakeholders on fundraising efforts in support of the school’s strategic goals. Previously, he served as a Major Gift Officer for the University of South Carolina Aiken.
Wes became a Certified Fund Raising Executive in 2025, is an Eagle Scout, proud Rotarian and serves on community boards. He and his wife Jessica have three children.
Derek HERRON
