DVLP

09/24/2026

Doing what you love is never a waste of time.

Not every hour has to produce a measurable result.

Not everything you care about has to become a business.

Not every passion needs to be “productive.”

Sometimes the thing that lights you up is worth doing simply because it matters to you.

And sometimes, those things have a funny way of leading you exactly where you’re supposed to go.

Keep building.
Keep creating.
Keep learning.
Keep showing up for the things that matter to you.

Your passion isn’t wasted time. ❤️

09/23/2026

📞 DVLP QUICK WIN: Call 3 donors today.

And here’s the catch:

Don’t ask them for anything.

Just say thank you.

Thank them for their support.
Tell them what their generosity has made possible.
Let them know their partnership matters.

That’s it.

No pitch.
No campaign update.
No “while I have you on the phone…” 😂

Just a genuine thank-you.

Because donor stewardship doesn’t always require a complicated strategy or a fancy campaign.

Sometimes it starts with a phone call and a simple:

“We appreciate you.”

Try it today. Then tell us how it goes. ❤️

09/18/2026

A strategy is only as good as your ability to put it into action.

That’s why at DVLP Consulting, we don’t believe in handing you a strategic plan and wishing you luck. 😉

We believe in walking the road with you.

🛣️ Build the roadmap.
🧰 Develop the tools.
🤝 Engage your team.
🚶‍♀️ Actually implement the strategy.

Because real organizational change doesn’t happen when the plan is finished.

It happens when your people understand it.
When your systems support it.
When your team is equipped to execute it.
And when someone is there to help you keep moving forward.

That’s the DVLP difference.

We don’t just develop the vision. We help you lead the progress.

Every mission matters. 💚

09/13/2026

Can’t stop. Won’t stop. Gotta help change the world 😎

09/12/2026

NONPROFITS, WE NEED TO TALK. ☕

Planning an adult field day, gala, 5K, or annual fundraiser can be an incredible way to build buzz, bring your community together, and get people excited about your mission.

But if events have become your entire fundraising strategy, we need to talk.

Because events come with real risks—rising vendor costs, unpredictable attendance, sponsorship challenges, volunteer capacity, and a whole lot of staff hours behind the scenes.

And here’s the part we really need to talk about:

A $100 ticket buyer doesn't automatically become a long-term donor.

If someone comes to your event, has a great time, and you don't have a plan for what happens next, you may have gained an attendee—not a donor relationship.

Events should be the **front door to your organization, not the whole house.**

The goal isn't to stop having events. It's to make sure your events actually have a job within a larger fundraising strategy.

So ask yourself:

👉 What happens after the event?
👉 How are we following up?
👉 How are we moving attendees toward deeper engagement?
👉 And how much are we *actually* netting after the true cost of the event—including staff time?

Because your nonprofit shouldn't have to throw a bigger party every year just to keep the lights on. Learn how to convert attendees into long-term donors ⬇

👉 Read our latest blog: Why Your Nonprofit Shouldn’t Rely on Events to Raise Money (DVLPnow.com/free-online-resources)

09/11/2026

The story behind the Blueprint 🌿

A lot has changed for me recently.

We relocated to NC, and as I’ve settled into this new chapter, I’ve also been rebuilding and relaunching DVLP Consulting — something I’ve been working toward for a long time.

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to work in so many corners of the nonprofit world. I’ve raised millions of dollars, led organizations, built fundraising and donor programs, worked through difficult seasons, helped reshape organizations, served as an Executive Director, managed teams, worked with boards, and learned a lot along the way.

Some lessons came from successes.

A lot came from the moments when I thought, “There has to be a better way to do this.”

And through all of it, I’ve always felt that God gave me these experiences for a reason — not just to build my own career, but to eventually give that knowledge back to the nonprofit community.

That’s really where DVLP comes from.

I’ve spent the past several months taking all of those lessons, strategies, tools, mistakes, successes, and “I wish someone had told me this sooner” moments and turning them into something tangible that nonprofits can actually use.

And I am SO excited to finally share the first piece of that with you:

The Donor Stewardship Blueprint 📖

A practical, guided resource to help nonprofits take a closer look at their donor relationships, identify opportunities, and build a stewardship strategy that goes beyond simply saying “thank you.”

Preorders are officially open!
📅 Available September 30
💰 $49

And because this is the beginning of a new chapter for DVLP, I’m offering a Labor Day special:

The first 25 purchasers will receive 25% off a DVLP Strategy Session.

This Blueprint is incredibly personal to me. It represents 15+ years of lessons I’ve collected along the way, and my hope is that those lessons can make someone else’s nonprofit journey a little clearer, a little easier, and a whole lot stronger.

Grab your copy through our link in bio or visit DVLPnow.com 🤎

EVERY MISSION MATTERS.

09/11/2026

You shouldn’t have to reinvent the wheel every time your nonprofit needs to solve a problem.

That’s why I created the **BUILD** section of DVLP—to give nonprofit leaders practical tools, resources, and ideas they can actually use.

✨ The **FREE Nonprofit Quick Wins Kit**
📝 Practical templates + tools
📚 New blog posts and insights
💡 Ideas for donor relations, leadership, strategy, volunteers & more

And there’s a LOT more coming.

If you’re looking for a place to start, start with one quick win. Small steps can create real momentum.

**Explore the resources → DVLPNOW.com/build**

Because stronger nonprofits build brighter communities. 🤍

12/02/2021

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07/28/2021

Wednesday Wisdom 💭 ⁠
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What’s holding you back from chasing your dreams? ⁠
▫️fear ⁠
▫️rejection ⁠
▫️finances ⁠
▫️feeling overwhelmed ⁠
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These are justifiably for a while, but what’s going to be worse is never trying at all. ⁠
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The truth is: the only thing holding you back is YOU! ⁠
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Need help on figuring where to start? Shoot me a DM for a free consultation today ✨ ⁠
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07/22/2021

What are you doing to cultivate and steward yourself clients and donors? ✨⁠
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Yesterday l, I had the pleasure to listen to Rashad Jones speak at the Ocala Metro Chamber and Economic Partnership’s ExCEPtional morning breakfast in Ocala and he hit the nail right on the head - “you can have the best products and the best team in the world but if you don’t have clients, you don’t have a business” ⁠
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Clients are the bread and butter to any company. Businesses should find ways to appreciate, retain and strategically drive additional revenue through current consumers, and identify and cultivate new clients. ⁠
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1️⃣ Research & Identification ⁠
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Understanding their passion points, tracking interests and offering similar services/items, or finding a group relevant to your niche. 🔎⁠
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2️⃣ Prospect (or current client) cultivation ⁠
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Building relationships is key in any business. Find unique and personalized ways to learn about your customers to help you with strategizing for #1 in the cycle, and building long-term commitment to your brand. 👍🏻⁠
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3️⃣ Gift (purchase) management ⁠
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Saying “thank you” goes a LONG way and developing efficient processes for a consumer experience is critical to building trust and ultimately having happy customers. 🥰⁠
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4️⃣ Stewardship & Engagement ⁠
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Finding ways to provide touch points and individualized communications to your clients is a great way to continue building a relationship. Invitations to open houses or events that your company is sponsoring, birthday cards, or educational blogs are great examples of low-cost engagement ideas. 💡 ⁠
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🤔 we’re curious - drop a comment below 👇🏻 and share a unique way that you engage with your customers? 🤍