“I never set out to be a fundraiser, but as director of a small nonprofit private library, it quickly became clear that fundraising is part of the job. Fortunately, I had an incredible teacher: Diane. She taught me the basics: how to make the case, build relationships, and ask with purpose. Diane’s guidance continues to shape how I advocate for the causes I care about. She gave me the tools — and the confidence! — to make a difference.”
“After just two meetings with Diane, our senior leadership was able to decide on immediate next steps to build the nonprofit's development capabilities. She helped us reflect on our long-term goals, immediate needs, risks of action vs. inaction, financial resources, and creative options. Her thoughtful questions, practical insights, and experience brought clarity and excitement for what's possible.”
—Amy Yin, board member, Imagine, A Center for Coping With Loss
“When my synagogue needed to raise funds to pay off our mortgage, I wasn’t sure where to start …until I consulted with Diane. With her wisdom, experience, and calm confidence, she showed me exactly how to structure a successful campaign. From setting clear goals to crafting a compelling message and rallying support, Diane guided me every step of the way. Diane didn’t just teach me how to run a fundraiser; she helped strengthen the synagogue for generations to come. I can’t recommend her guidance enough.”
— Synagogue president, New Jersey
“Working with Diane was an outstanding experience for our small nonprofit theatre company. We needed creative ways to expand our fundraising efforts, and Diane provided exactly that. She not only helped us brainstorm innovative strategies but also offered concrete, actionable ideas on how to implement them. Thanks to her guidance, our event was a tremendous success and has since become a model for us to follow in future initiatives.
Diane’s insight, encouragement, and expertise gave us the confidence to move forward and think bigger. We’re deeply grateful for her partnership and highly recommend her to any organization seeking to strengthen its fundraising and strategic approach.”