What we do:

  • Plans You’ll Actually Use.

    Most consultants hand you a 50-page plan that looks impressive on the shelf but never sees the light of day. Not here. My strategy work is simple, clear, and designed for action now.

    • Focused on your actual mission, not buzzwords.

    • Focused priorities you can execute now and every day.

    • Built around your team’s bandwidth (vs. fantasy bandwidth)

  • Money Moves Without the Magic Tricks.

    Raising funds doesn’t require a crystal ball or a third arm. It requires a smart plan and the right tools. I help you where needed.

    • Identify and apply for grants that actually fit.

    • Explore opportunities with PA tax credits programs.

    • Build events and special projects that gain friends and raise net income for the bottom line.

  • Because Death by PowerPoint Isn’t a Learning Style.

    Your team doesn’t need another snoozefest workshop. They need training that sticks—and maybe even sparks a little fun. My approach:

    • Hands-on, interactive, and practical.

    • Tailored to your actual challenges (not generic slides).

    • Designed to improve teamwork, communication, resilience, and spark ideas.

  • Wisecracks + Wisdom.

    Conferences, team retreats, keynotes—wherever you need a voice that mixes strategy with sass, I bring it. My talks deliver:

    • Engaging stories that connect with your people.

    • Actionable takeaways they’ll remember.

    • Humor, heart, and maybe a few “did she just say that?” moments.

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"Results and change don’t happen because I do the work for you. They happen because I work with, train, lead, motivate, and coach teams of staff, volunteers, and board members to work together. That’s the heart of my consulting. I’m not here to do your job; I’m here to show your whole team how to do it better, together."

Real life success achieved

Midwest Food Bank PA (2021–present)

  • Grew food distribution +328% in just a few years.

  • Boosted revenue +140% through fresh funding streams.

  • Expanded volunteer base + built new community events (MidFest, Baubles for Backpacks, Giving Wellness).

  • Secured new funding through state tax credits, foundation and corporate grant programs.

The Salvation Army Harrisburg (2010–2021)

  • Successfully initiated a $12M capital campaign with program and feasibility studies, community focus groups, and so much more. A lot should happen before the “asks” begin!

  • Built deep networks across business leaders, public officials, churches & community groups.

  • Volunteers? We went from, “we cant find anyone,” to waiting lists because people saw the possibilities, believed in the mission, and wanted to make it happen!

  • Launched creative projects and award winning fundraising events (Shoe Strut, WIN, Be the Light) that earned money and expanded the base.

Other (1992–2010)

  • Built donor programs, initiated Charitable Gift Annuity program, and marketing initiatives for a retirement community.