“THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF STARTUP AND MID-SIZE NONPROFITS ARE BEST MET BY A BOUTIQUE CONSULTANT FIRM OFFERING A MENU OF CUSTOMIZABLE SERVICES.”
- DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY CONSULTANTS (DSC)
As an organization grows, it will likely require community outreach, an established brand, board development, as well as fundraising and capital campaign implementation. DSC is dedicated to helping nonprofits accomplish their specific goals in all of these areas.
With over a decade of extensive project experience, DSC has cultivated strong working relationships with a variety of experts who work with nonprofits. This growing network, along with its own members experience in the nonprofit sector, has created a firm dedicated to reducing overhead and eliminating ramp-up time, while maximizing results. At DSC, an experienced project manager ensures all project objectives are met promptly and efficiently. This a-la-carte approach allows for maximum flexibility within a project. As a nonprofit’s requirements evolve, DSC works with its clients to define their success requirements.
JUlie Helmes, Co-founder & Partner
Julie has been working with nonprofits for 10+ years to build more effective and efficient fundraising strategies. She believes that strategic thinking, clear communication, and an evolving plan are essential to the longevity and success of an organization. Julie creates and leads organizations through phases of growth by implementing the best tools and teams to ensure long-term success.
Julie has worked with a variety of organizations in Los Angeles, CA Boston, MA, and Jackson, WY. She has led the organization and execution of million-dollar fundraising events, built and managed committees, created and implemented successful donor cultivation strategies, and provided operational management for growing organizations.
Julie received a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Johns Hopkins University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Global Studies from The University of Vermont. | LinkedIn |
Michaela Flatley, Director of Communications & Design
Michaela offers clients design and branding strategies while considering their target audience and overall messaging. She is responsible for the design and development of logos, slide decks, websites, training materials, brochures, infographics, executive summaries, and other collateral marketing materials – both digital and print. Michaela also has extensive experience managing social media accounts, developing email marketing campaigns, and writing effective copy for websites and materials.
Michaela has more than seven years of graphic design and communications experience. She has consulted for a wide range of organizations, including national nonprofit organizations, biotech start-ups, and local small businesses. Michaela is also the founder and owner of her own graphic design studio, Barley Creative.
Michaela holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art and a Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University. In addition to her design work, Michaela is an accomplished artist and exhibits her paintings throughout the country. You can see her paintings here. | LinkedIn
WENDY JACOBS DODSON, CO-FOUNDER
Wendy co-founded Development Strategy Consultants in 2015 with more than 15 years of nonprofit experience. She continues to be an active participant in philanthropy through volunteer opportunities and supporting causes she is personally passionate about. Wendy is now the proud owner of Valley Bookstore in Jackson, WY and Hummingbird Books in Chestnut Hill, MA
