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Consulting & Coaching

Because they steer social impact businesses, nonprofit boards and leaders are balancing the delivery of their mission with the realities of operations and costs.

Regardless of the challenge you’re facing, DANA’s experienced professional consultants can guide you with a range of business and organizational topics.

Engagements can range from a three-hour retreat to full-year coaching support. DANA sets its consulting rates at below-market prices, which are then discounted for DANA members based on their organizational budget. DANA’s Alliance Partners program enables us to receive grants to help further reduce the fees.

✓ Advocacy and public policy strategy
✓ Board governance assessment, training and coaching
✓ Board and team retreat facilitation
✓ Client or market research
✓ DEI self-assessment and planning
✓ Fund development strategy
✓ Financial management
✓ Leadership coaching
✓ Program evaluation
✓ Strategic planning facilitation
✓ Succession planning

DANA partners with the Standards for Excellence Institute for best practice guidance and nonprofit accreditation.

As a DANA member, your organization is devoted to strengthening your infrastructure and leadership to make transformational impacts in the communities you serve. Set your organization apart by going above the minimum legal requirements for a responsibly governed and well-managed nonprofit.

Apply to earn the Seal of Excellence. The program provides your nonprofit with the opportunity to demonstrate that you operate with the highest standards of accountability and ethics.

A recent study of nonprofits that applied for and secured the Standards for Excellence Seal realized an increase in public funding support.

Ask us how to get started with this national accreditation program.

Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council
Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement
Rehoboth Beach Film Society

Joshua M. Freeman Foundation

Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility (DSEU)

Meet Our Partner Consultants

Jamee Boone

Melissa Carson

Stephanie Cory

Susan Detwiler

Debbie Divirgilio

Tony Ferlenda

Senior Consultant 302-485-1617 [email protected]

Alex Fizz

Consultant 302-485-1611 [email protected]

Peggy Geisler

Carrie Gray

Dick Haviland

Pamela Leland

Justin Pollock

Tinesar Forrest Priester

Wil Sherk

Earl Sissell

Vice President of Consulting 302-330-7225 [email protected]

Sonia Stamm

Heidi Sweetman

Rebecca Tam

Njideka Wiggins

Chanta Wilkinson

Join other DANA members who share similar nonprofit roles in a small group setting. Led by a DANA expert, these online communities are designed to foster in-depth learning, facilitate convening and networking, create a shared desire to strive for excellence within the sector, and offer a safe place for nonprofit professionals to connect with each other.