DSC Consulting

07/15/2026

Today is the day. ⭐

We are so incredibly proud and excited to introduce you to the next chapter of our firm.

DSC Consulting is now Northstarr Strategies!

Same people. Same heart. Same commitment to the clients and communities we serve — with a bold new identity that reflects exactly where we're headed.

This is just the beginning!

07/14/2026

Tomorrow. We've kept this close to our hearts for a long time, and tomorrow we finally get to share it.

We can barely contain our excitement. See you then. 💫

07/04/2026

07/04/2026

07/02/2026

A little pause. A lot of gratitude. ☀️

From July 2–12, we'll be stepping away to spend intentional time with our families, recharge, and soak up a little summer.

We'll be back on July 13, refreshed, recharged, and ready to go!

Wishing you a wonderful Independence Day and a joyful start to summer!

07/01/2026

06/30/2026

Dana and Andrea had the opportunity to attend the Association of Philanthropic Counsel’s Summer Forum in Indianapolis, joining fellow fundraising and philanthropy consultants for meaningful learning, connection, and conversation.

It was a content-rich and energizing gathering filled with thoughtful speakers, generous colleagues, and timely insights for those of us working alongside nonprofit leaders and organizations.

A special thank you to Melanie J. Norton and the APC team for bringing together such a strong program and creating space for consultants to learn from one another, sharpen our thinking, and continue growing in this important work.

We left inspired, encouraged, and grateful to be part of this field.

06/29/2026

We are so excited to welcome Melanie Norton as our guest blogger this month! 🎉

Melanie is the Founder and Philanthropic Consultant of Norton Philanthropic Counsel, a Certified Fundraising Executive, and one of the most thoughtful voices in the philanthropic sector. We are honored she chose to share her wisdom with our community.

In her post, "The Cup That Never Runs Dry," Melanie reflects on what professional development really means over the arc of a career — and why the personal and professional aren't as separate as we often pretend.

Her insight that growth in one domain always feeds the other is something we believe deeply at DSC Consulting, and she articulates it beautifully.

You can read the post here: https://www.danastarrcummings.com/2026/06/24/the-cup-that-never-runs-dry-personal-and-professional-development-as-a-way-of-life/

06/29/2026

Two weeks. That's all we ask. Something exciting is on the horizon, and we cannot wait to share it with you.

Mark your calendar — July 15, 2026. 🗓️