philanthropic strategy

Optimism * transparency* integrity

MY SPECIALTIES

  • environment

    Deep knowledge and experience in climate justice, urban sustainability, design, economic democracy, community wealth building, and cooperative development

  • grants

    A track record designing and implementing local, national, and international grant programs as large as $15 million per year

  • partnerships

    A commitment to build, assess and communicate impact, strengthen operations and deliver results

  • process

    A passion for planning, program development and implementation, leadership , and teamwork

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What I offer clients

  • Building and Strengthening Systems for Successful Grant Making

  • Timely and Informed Landscape Analyses of Program Areas of Interest

  • Program Design That Aligns with Funding Goals and Resources

  • Clear, Streamlined, and Respectful Decision Making Frameworks

  • Enduring Program Implementation

  • Meaningful Assessment and Evaluation

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WHAT CLIENTS & colleagues ARE SAYING

With over 20 years of proven leadership in philanthropy, I bring the highest level of integrity and transparency to all I do. Clients and colleagues appreciate my optimism, respect of people and circumstances, and strategic thinking.

There are few individuals like Diane, with expertise in all aspects of proven leadership in philanthropy, with the highest level of optimism, integrity, and transparency. Clients and colleagues appreciate her deep knowledge of the issues and her unique strategic brainstorming. She is the best consultant to organizations or individuals---addressing all that arise in the world of philanthropy.  Alison Fujino, Interim Executive Director, Far Star Action Fund, Seattle

As the head of a small foundation, I rely on Diane to be a trusted advisor, thought-partner, and colleague. She is a good listener, analytical and accessible. Not just a fair-weather funder, Diane rolls up her sleeves to solve problems when circumstances are challenging. Diane makes grantmaking fun! R. Hormel, President, Enlyst Fund

Diane has worked with our family for over 20 years. During that time, she has maintained a unique ability to be deeply centered in the donor's values and priorities, while bringing extensive expertise and vision to our work. She gets exceedingly high marks both from our grantees and her fellow team members for her thought partnership and advice. Dena Kimball, Executive Director, Kendeda Fund

In my work with Diane over the past decade, she has always been a facile and cogent communicator, a good collaborator, a trusted and caring colleague to her team members, fellow grant makers, and grantees. I keep Diane on speed-dial to help me think through big picture concepts, and the interim steps needed to achieve results. Anita Nager, Philanthropic Advisor and Trustee