“I worked with Julie and Kiana for 4-5 months on fundraising for my nonprofit. We needed a lot of help in setting up systems and a development plan. Julie and Kiana quickly understood our needs and adjusted their proposal to reprioritize based on our budget. They were both very responsive, met or exceeded all deadlines, were extremely organized, and offered very helpful advice.
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“I was incredibly overwhelmed by the idea of our organization hosting our first ever gala. It had to be a smashing success, but I knew the incredible amount of work that would go into ensuring that this one evening was a flawless triumph, and not the colossal belly flop that any rookie non-profit fears. Enter Julie Helmes and DSC. The team’s can-do attitude, genuine presence, superior organization, and their ability to drive planning and execute all key aspects of this event were exactly what we needed to succeed. DSC demonstrated the finesse and experience necessary to encourage sponsorship from new donors, exhibited grace under pressure, and showed the innovation needed to make our event not only successful, but extraordinary! In fact, the feedback was so strong that our second gala is already on the books! I look so forward to working with the team again, and building on the experience that DSC so expertly guided us through. ”

“DSC has played a pivotal role in helping Youth Enrichment Services (YES) grow its fundraising revenue and establish a major gifts program. Their expertise in individual donors, major gifts, and relationship-building has been instrumental in helping YES not only reach - but surpass - its annual fundraising goals. Specifically, the team has played a key role with regards to strategically expanding the organization’s leadership, growing its individual donor base, stewarding mid-level donors into major donors, and preparing the organization for its first capital campaign.

YES is pleased to recommend the DSC team to other nonprofit organizations seeking these services.”

“Julie is an assertive organized professional who joined our start-up environment to help lead our outreach for new development opportunities. We have appreciated her as a flexible team member during SIRUM’s transitional phase.”

“It’s hard to believe that the Lyle Lovett concert was three weeks ago. I want to thank the DSC team for the great work organizing the event. People are still raving about the food, the reception, Hillary Reynolds, and of course, Lyle.

The team was fun to work with and full of good energy! Thinking about all that was accomplished puts me in awe.”

“Wendy is the ultimate fund raising professional. I credit her with bringing Heading Home’s fundraising from the minor to the major leagues. She recruited, trained and mentored the most successful and professional fundraising team we have had in our 40 year history. She significantly upgraded the quality and effectiveness of all of our printed and electronic materials, as well as all fundraising vehicles. Importantly, she instilled a culture of donor cultivation throughout the organization. As a result, our private fundraising nearly doubled and our spring gala has become one of the most anticipated and well attended events of the year.”

“Julie Helmes helped lead our team in both Public Relations and event planning, playing a vital role in its success. Julie supported the board, connecting with each member, learning the group dynamics, and identifying areas for strategic improvement. She always made a conscious effort to plan, manage and complete every task...all while smiling. Julie helped improve the efficiency of the board’s public outreach, increased attendance of our annual fundraiser by 24% and streamlined the auction bid process, increasing annual revenue by 30%.”

“Having spent decades in both motorsports promotion and in all aspects of road cycling from racing and the organization to charity events, I have never experienced the level of caring, cooperation, and a true Esprit de Corps as the years I spent with Julie Helmes promoting the Tour de Turtle. She was able to work across all levels of competitors and donors for the greatest “bang for the buck” while always keeping the true benefactors (the kids) in mind.”

“Julie Helmes is a dream to work with it. We had the lovely opportunity to coordinate several major events with Julie and while the parties she had herd were like cats; she did with grace and dignity. She was on time and on budget. She was the perfect person to do our event and I would have her do many more.”

“Julie Helmes always brings a smile to face, even in the heat of production. She is always super accommodating and makes hard work a fun and rewarding experience.”