Strategic Fundraising

Multiply your advancement efforts, forge new opportunities, and grow a supportive donor base.

Comprehensive Development Support

Our custom engagements ensure that fundraising momentum continues during your busiest periods or times of transition, allowing your team to focus on your mission while we drive your development goals forward.

As a boutique firm, we work with select organizations where we can make the biggest impact. With fundraising strategists across the country, we serve over 30 organizations nationwide.

Relationships form the core of what we do—from our trusted partnership with all of the non-profits we serve to the outreach we conduct on your behalf to donors, sponsors, committees, and foundations.

Our engagements are fully customizable based on your needs and budget, ranging from a one-time project to a multi-year commitment.

  • Each engagement starts with an Advancement Appraisal. Our thorough assessment examines your organization's history, goals, finances, current strategies, and stakeholder perspectives to establish a solid foundation for growth.

  • A 360 review of your development strategy and calendar, crafting a fully comprehensive and customized development plan tailored to your organization's unique opportunities.

  • Strategizing, writing, and submitting grant proposals, building strong foundation and donor relationships with consistent follow-through, analysis and reporting of outcomes. 

  • Coordinating all aspects of annual campaigns, analyzing data, and understanding key relationships to optimize campaign effectiveness.

  • Strategic planning and research to ensure capital campaign feasibility and capacity for success.

  • Major donor and institutional partner identification. Comprehensive assessment, planning, guidance, and support for a successful campaign.

  • Creating memorable events to engage donors, build relationships, and raise funds, built for your unique donor pool and aligned with organizational goals.

  • - Interim Director Of Development Support
    - Advancement Team Assessment
    - Systems Optimization
    - Permanent Staff Recruitment
    - Donor Prospecting
    - Personalized Workshops & Coaching Sessions

Lifting the burden

We’ve been in your shoes, so our goal is to lift the burden of your fundraising workload. Our dedicated fundraising strategists work as an extension of your team, taking ownership of time-consuming development tasks so you can focus on delivering on your mission.

Giving, amplified

With deep roots in education, non-profits, school administration, and advancement, we jump in and multiply your efforts, connecting you with new opportunities, and ensuring your appeals are stronger so your fundraising can be more lucrative.

ROI matters

We focus on your key opportunities for organizational growth and longevity. We operate with openness and responsibility, providing comprehensive progress monitoring and detailed reporting to maximize the return on your investment.

Danielle DiCerbo,
Founder & Principal

Danielle founded and leads DMD Consulting with the conviction that non-profits have a mission far greater than any funding issue they may face. Her innate ability to make connections and create customized solutions matched to each client’s unique needs is the foundation of each engagement.

Our team of Fundraising Strategists has deep roots in education, non-profits, school leadership, and development. Their expertise and dedication ensure mission advancement and organizational success.

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  • "It has not taken me long to recognize the major impact Danielle has played in the long-term success of CRB's fundraising operation. And it is easy to see why: Danielle is smart, driven, and has a heart for the mission. I am excited to continue working with her and her team, and recommend them highly."

    Brian Daley, Director of Advancement
    Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School

  • “Danielle is one that immerses herself in the mission of the non-profits she supports and is the consummate professional. More importantly, Danielle is a person of high character, with a commitment to serving her Jesuit mission in all she does professionally, personally, and philanthropically.” 

    Tom Flood, VP of Institutional Advancement
    St. Thomas Aquinas College

  • "Because of DMD Consulting’s expertise and strategic planning support, we improved and refined our fundraising approach and met our aggressive fundraising goals -- and our partnership with DMD for grant writing has resulted in a more than 50% increase in our grant revenue on a year-over-year basis. DMD’s expertise in Cristo Rey and Catholic schools proved invaluable to our success. Our investment in DMD has more than paid for itself. DMD’s fresh perspective has helped Cristo Rey Boston to refine and professionalize our development efforts, increase grant revenue, and attract and sustain donors."

    Rosemary Powers, President
    Cristo Rey Boston High School

  • "Engaging with DMD Consulting has been a game-changer for Spectrum Designs Foundation. Their strategic insight, deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape, and ability to translate our mission into compelling grant narratives have already opened new doors for funding. From onboarding to execution, their team has been responsive, thoughtful, and fully aligned with our values. We’re incredibly grateful for their partnership as we scale our impact and expand opportunities for the neurodiverse community."

    Patrick Bardsley, Co-Founder & CEO
    Spectrum Designs Foundation

  • "DMD has been an invaluable thought partner over the past year. Their deep understanding of the Cristo Rey model—combined with their strategic, hands-on support—has strengthened our advancement work. They bring not just expertise, but a deep understanding of what it means to fundraise with integrity and mission. Whether it’s major gifts or long-term strategy, DMD consistently helps us move forward with clarity and confidence. They’re collaborators who truly get what makes our schools unique."

    Kirra Steel, Interim President & former Development Director
    ICA Cristo Rey Academy

  • "As a priest of over 30 years, I have run several capital campaigns. Never have I worked with a group like DMD. They have been a game changer for our parish and school. Their team brings not only professionalism and creativity, but a deep commitment to our mission and to the success of the campaign. They are fast, responsive, organized and always a few steps ahead. With our parish, they’ve helped us confidently navigate a multi-million dollar campaign; with our school, they’ve laid the groundwork for a sustainable, mission-driven fundraising program. DMD is not your typical consulting firm—they are true partners in the work, and it shows."

    Rev. Donald Baker, Pastor
    Roman Catholic Parish of St. Monica, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, and St. Stephen of Hungary

Move forward with a plan.

In a dynamic world, there’s only so much you can control. By beginning each partnership with our advancement appraisal, we offer you foresight into upcoming challenges, helping you sidestep potential crises and steer toward a future with greater certainty.