Dini Spheris

Dini Spheris Driven nonprofit fundraising consultants who deliver results. We help propel your mission forward. Driven nonprofit fundraising consultants who deliver results

We have been partnering with local, national and international nonprofits for more than 50 years to transform their performance, fundraising and leaders.

Celebrating Holly Lang and an incredible 20 years with our team!From consulting projects manager to consultant and now p...
05/29/2026

Celebrating Holly Lang and an incredible 20 years with our team!

From consulting projects manager to consultant and now principal, Holly has consistently led with heart, built meaningful client relationships and made a lasting impact through her commitment to philanthropy and service.

Her dedication to clients across the country including Arkansas, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Wyoming as well as here in Texas, reflects her willingness to take on every challenge and find the best path forward.

Thank you, Holly, for your leadership, commitment and the difference you continue to make. Congratulations on this remarkable milestone!

We’re hiring! Come and be a part of our team!Dini Spheris is looking for a Consulting Projects Manager (CPM) to support ...
04/08/2026

We’re hiring! Come and be a part of our team!

Dini Spheris is looking for a Consulting Projects Manager (CPM) to support our consulting teams as the central administrative and logistical hub across multiple client engagements. If you enjoy juggling priorities, supporting mission‑driven clients and working in a collaborative, fast‑paced consulting environment, we’d love to hear from you!

See the position description here:https://dinispheris.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/consulting-projects-manager-position-description-2026.04.08.pdf

📍 Houston, TX | Hybrid
📩 Apply: [email protected]

Join Dini Spheris Consultant, Matthew Pham, MPA, CFRE, on September 19, for Apra Greater Houston's lunch and learn. This...
09/08/2025

Join Dini Spheris Consultant, Matthew Pham, MPA, CFRE, on September 19, for Apra Greater Houston's lunch and learn. This month's topic is Research as Organizational Intelligence: Utilizing a Research background to Drive Organizational Growth. Matt will be discussing how a research mindset can shape strategy, sharpen focus and fuel growth, ultimately leading to organizational success.

Additional details and registration for this virtual event can be found here: https://www.apragreaterhouston.org/event-6269582

We are so grateful to have the opportunity to partner with Monahans Kids Zone and see the success of this project. We're...
08/22/2025

We are so grateful to have the opportunity to partner with Monahans Kids Zone and see the success of this project. We're excited to see the construction of the new facility begin very soon. Congratulations!



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Mark your calendars.United Way of Greater HoustonNonprofit Connection is partnering with Dini Spheris to unpack the newl...
08/13/2025

Mark your calendars.

United Way of Greater HoustonNonprofit Connection is partnering with Dini Spheris to unpack the newly released 2025 Giving USA Report.

This interactive session led by Mary Claire Walther and Matthew Pham, MPA, CFRE will help you navigate changes in funding and translate the data into a strong fundraising strategy for the year ahead.

You’ll gain insights on:
-Trends in corporate giving and how to refine your approach
-Creative ways to engage individuals in discussion about giving this year and planning for future legacy giving
-Shifts in how foundation funders are approaching decision-making and opportunities to grow gifts from institutional funders
-Actionable steps for CEOs and development leaders to refine your 2025 and 2026 development plans.

Connect with fellow nonprofit leaders, learn and leave with a clear path forward.

Date: August 27, 2025 | 8:30–10:00 a.m.
Location: United Way Community Resource Center – 50 Waugh Dr.
Fee: $40 | In-person only


Register here-> https://tockify.com/nonprofitconnection/detail/200/1756301400000

We’re excited to see our former client, Silambam Houston, featured on Houston Life! Led by Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan, this...
07/24/2025

We’re excited to see our former client, Silambam Houston, featured on Houston Life! Led by Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan, this incredible nonprofit is preserving Indian classical dance and enriching our community through the arts. Honored to have supported their journey. 👏💃

Read more about their story:

From her humble beginnings at a small clubhouse to establishing a cultural treasure, discover Dr. Lavanya Rajagopalan's journey to educate the community about Indian classical dance.

We are proud to sponsor the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 2025 Parish Engagement Conference, happening this Saturday,...
07/16/2025

We are proud to sponsor the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston 2025 Parish Engagement Conference, happening this Saturday, July 19th.

This sold-out event brings together parish leadership teams, clergy, staff, councils and ministry leaders from across the Archdiocese to share ideas and best practices for strengthening parish life.

If you’re attending, we invite you to join Daniel Marcantel, Dini Spheris consultant, for this important workshop:

Building Meaningful Relationships with Major Donors
Reaching High-Capacity Donors: Why It Matters for Your Parish Mission
2:20 PM – 3:20 PM (Workshop Session - Round 4)
San Pedro Room

This session will focus on practical ways to cultivate authentic relationships with major donors in your parish and why that work is essential for advancing mission and ministry.

We look forward to connecting with you!

We're turning up the heat at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New Orleans Chapter + Greater Baton R...
07/14/2025

We're turning up the heat at the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Greater New Orleans Chapter + Greater Baton Rouge Annual Conference, where the Gumbo of Giving is on the menu — and we’re bringing the main course!

Join our consultants, Daniel Marcantel and Matthew Pham, MPA, CFRE for the session: “Mise en Place to Main Course: Building a Healthy Major Gifts Program That Prepares You for Campaign Success.”

Before you launch your next big initiative, make sure your fundraising tools are sharpened. This session will offer a practical tips for:

- Strengthening your donor pipeline
- Aligning internal systems
- Cultivating top supporters for sustainable success
- Assessing readiness
- Increasing donor progression

Come hungry for insights — and leave with a recipe for fundraising that simmers with strategy and serves results.

Reserve your spot at the table: https://afpneworleans.wildapricot.org/page-18054

Dini Spheris is a proud sponsor of the AFP Baton Rouge & Greater New Orleans Annual Conference 2025.

Unlock the Power of Partnership: CEO/CDO Relationships that Drive Growth!Join us as we explore one of the most vital dyn...
05/09/2025

Unlock the Power of Partnership: CEO/CDO Relationships that Drive Growth!

Join us as we explore one of the most vital dynamics in nonprofit leadership — the partnership between Chief Executive Officers and Chief Development Officers — in the final in-person event of our 2025 Development Workshop Series with United Way Nonprofit Connection.

Hear directly from successful CEO/CDO pairs from Annunciation Orthodox School (Dr. Samuel Fragomeni, Head of School and Jill Buja, Director of Advancement) and Christian Community Service Center (Michelle Shonbeck, President & CEO and Sara Pybus, Senior Director of Development) as they share strategies for building trust, aligning on vision and driving long-term impact.

When: May 20th @ 9:00 AM
Where: United Way of Greater Houston, 50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX
Moderated by: Michelle Buchanan, Dini Spheris, Principal
Register here -> https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=27152

Don’t miss this insightful and energizing discussion!

Join us at the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc. Annual Conference – Navigating Change, Together – ha...
04/11/2025

Join us at the Texas Association of Community Action Agencies, Inc. Annual Conference – Navigating Change, Together – happening April 28–May 1 in Corpus Christi!

We’re thrilled to lead two powerful sessions designed to elevate your fundraising game:
-Monday (Pre-Conference) – Building a Fund Development Program: A Roadmap to Fundraising Success with Mary Claire Walther and Jacquelyn Buss
-Wednesday – Donor Engagement: Strategies for Major Gifts and Beyond with Jacquelyn Buss

Don’t miss these dynamic sessions packed with practical tools, strategies, and inspiration.

👉 Register now: https://tacaaconf.regfox.com/2025-tacaa-conference

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