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Helping You Change The World
Facilitated meetings and retreats that build community.
Strategic plans that are smart and practical.
Grant proposals that inspire funders.
Your Organization Can Make An Even Greater Difference.
Your work is vital. It deserves greater capacity.
Your leaders and staff are extraordinary. They can build a common vision to extend and deepen your reach. Community funders are at hand. They can be inspired by your story and plans for the future.
I can support your team:
- Getting your people together to work out challenges and advance your work
- Building a plan that inspires your stakeholders
- Submitting grant proposals that secure funders’ interest
Make It Happen
Your organization’s work is urgent. And you’re super busy. I get that.
I can give you the professional capacity to - Make that important meeting or retreat happen *** Strengthen your team through compassionate dialogue and decision-making *** Build a strategic plan for your organization or program *** Write a stirring grant proposal that fully meets the funder’s priorities.
My Services
I would like to help you build your capacity to do your amazing work and make our world a better place.
Facilitation
I facilitate small and large groups using a process that develops teams, improves communication, and results in the concrete decisions and product you need.
Strategic Planning
I can help you create plans for your organization, program or board that are practical and realistic with clear steps for implementation.
Grant Writing
I communicate your story using language that connects with the funder and meets every detail of the proposal requirements.
Nice Things That People Say
“Excellent facilitation! I have attended many facilitated meetings and this is by far the best I have experienced.”
– Board Member, Montessori Northwest
“I can’t say enough about how fantastic it is to work with Dana. We’ve experienced exceptional success with our grants program thanks to her insightful research, strategic thinking, compelling writing and genuine feeling for our mission. I’ve been in the development field for over 25 years and I don’t hesitate to say that Dana is the best.”
– Katrina Ratzlaff, Director of Community Engagement, Wallace
About Me
I have a vision for a compassionate, just and peaceful world.
As a consultant, I get to work with incredible people doing amazing things to get a little closer to that vision.
I’ve been where you are. I directed non-profit organizations. I raised money to pay staff. I supported boards of directors to govern. I prioritized collaborations. I found a way or made a way.
A big part of my experience has been in community organizing and public policy advocacy. I’m passionate about human rights, as well as our planet and the other beings inhabiting it with us. Animal Welfare and Environmental organizations - I'm especially excited to connect with you!!
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I’d be delighted to have a chat, answer your questions and see if I’m a good fit for your needs right now.
I want to help you make the difference you want to make.
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