Category: Blog Post

9/11

A number, a date, a point in time, a memory. This is not the story; it is my story. There are thousands, if not millions, of others who could pen their memories, and all would be equally valuable. As Alan Jackson asks in his 2002 song, Where were you when the world stopped turnin’ That […]

Cultivating Your Volunteer Base

Best Practices for Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition Volunteers are more than helping hands. They are the heart of every nonprofit. Their time, skills, and passion fuel missions, strengthen communities, and create a lasting impact. Building a thriving volunteer program requires thoughtful planning, meaningful engagement, and a genuine commitment to valuing every individual who chooses to […]

Built by the People:

Celebrating the Nonprofit Sector’s Role in America’s 250-Year Journey As we approach July 4th this year, the United States is hitting a massive milestone: its 250th birthday. Cue the fireworks, the parades, and the inevitable historical deep-dives. But while the history books love to focus on presidents, generals, and captains of industry, those of us […]

Denise E. Bennett
Consultant

As a specialized writer of grants, policies, procedures and well-told stories, Denise’s career spans more than 35 years of for-profit and nonprofit experience in the medical, banking and social services professions. Her financial acuity and love of writing led her to a successful career in grant writing and nonprofit fundraising. Denise has significant experience in fund development, grant writing and management, as well as operations oversight for a variety of nonprofit organizations. An achievement-focused innovator, she is a strong collaborator and strategic thinker, able to resolve workplace challenges. Denise is a graduate of Belmont University and has an MBA from Keller School of Management.

M. Leslie Palmer
Founding Principal | Managing Consultant

With decades of for-profit and nonprofit experience, Leslie shares her expertise and partners with other strong practitioners to help grow the capacity and success of the nonprofit community. Leslie brings practical experience to clients, having served on numerous boards of nonprofit organizations. Leslie has significant experiences on the other side of the table, as well, having worked in leadership and management for organizations like Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio, American Red Cross, City Year San Antonio and World Affairs Council of San Antonio. Leslie is a dedicated maven, leader, and perceptor who strives to embolden clients to achieve their goals. Originally from Newport, RI, Leslie is a graduate of Villanova University.