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Elevate Your Organization

As a senior nonprofit leader, you face big questions about your organization’s strategy, team, and systems. You know what you want to achieve, but there’s immense complexity in getting there.

Organizations often stall because of a lack of alignment, not because of a lack of commitment. Leaders are left without the right teams, their systems aren’t built to scale, and critical initiatives lose steam before the results come to fruition.

The cost of inaction is real: Disengaged employees drain up to 34% of their annual salary in lost productivity (Gallup); 70% of change initiatives fail to deliver expected benefits (McKinsey); and your managers are drowning under daily responsibilities without proper support (Inc).​

𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

After working together, my clients leave with shared strategic direction, more substantial team alignment, clearer workflows, and implementation support that actually moves the work forward. Big questions become actionable plans. Silos break down. People re-engage.

I bring over 20 years of experience across nonprofits, Fortune 500 companies, and philanthropic foundations. My background includes senior consulting work at CGI, non-profit leadership roles at UJA-Federation of New York and NEXT, and a Master’s in Industrial-Labor Relations & Management from Cornell University. I’m also a Prosci certified Change Practitioner and SAFe Scrum Master.
 

Here's how we'll work together to get unstuck:

  1. Assess your current organizational health and identify specific improvement opportunities.

  2. Design customized strategies that align your culture, leadership, and processes.

  3. Implement practical solutions that deliver real results.

  4. Secure long-term success with tailored support that fits your needs. Services range from strategic guidance to done-for-you project execution.
     

Imagine working at an organization where staff engagement is high, change is exciting, your teams are effective, and your managers are confident leaders.
 

Ready to to take the first step to tackle your challenges? Schedule a free 30-minute consultation here.

Meet Dan

Founder and Principal

Welcome! Click below to learn about my experience and the story behind Ives.

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My Services

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Strategic Planning and Implementation

Turn your strategic vision into measurable results through expert planning and project execution, both one-off and ongoing.

Is your organization struggling to bridge the gap between big-picture goals and day-to-day execution? Our hands-on partnership translates your vision into actionable steps and delivers results. We'll guide you through strategic planning, business development, and effective implementation. We'll make sure the work gets done well.

Recent client transformations include:

  • Strategic plans developed and executed that drive toward better organizational outcomes.

  • Business development plans that generate measurable growth.

  • Field research insights that inform talent development strategies. 

  • Grant applications that transform ideas into funding opportunities.

  • "Done for you" project management that accomplishes key goals and frees up staff time.

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Organizational Systems and Process Optimization

Transform your operational challenges into effective systems that boost performance and engagement.
 

Is your team slowed down by inefficient processes that waste time and create frustration? Our practical solutions simplify complex operations so your organization can thrive. We'll partner with you to design more effective meeting structures, create accountability systems, refine job descriptions, improve onboarding, and optimize workflows. We'll replace roadblocks with systems that keep your team moving forward.
 

Recent client transformations include:

  • Leadership teams running meetings that drive action instead of draining energy.

  • New hires who contribute faster through strategic onboarding plans.

  • Risk management frameworks that identify issues before they become crises.

  • Job descriptions that create clarity and improve performance.

Leadership Development and Executive Advisory Services

Elevate your team's performance through tailored coaching and skill development.

Do talented members of your team need support to reach their full potential? Our coaching and facilitation services help your people excel in their roles. We'll work with you to build core competencies, establish guiding values, improve productivity, and maintain accountability. We'll empower your team to consistently deliver great results.

Recent client transformations include:

  • Executives achieving greater ROI through strategic client communications.

  • Teams aligned around shared core values and principles that guide daily decision-making.

  • Leaders who increase their productivity and hit their targets through better time management and bite-sized action steps.

  • Managers who are able to navigate challenging conversations.

What Clients Say

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"Dan is such a joy to work with! He was thorough in understanding our needs, communicated effectively, and gave our internal team and partner organizations the structure and support we need to build capacity, despite limited resources. Everyone felt energized and had clear next steps to continue progress."

Alison Goldberg, Program Manager, Harold Grinspoon Foundation

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