As a veteran nonprofit leader, fundraiser, and former journalist, Dinah brings a unique set of competencies and passion to the Convergent Nonprofit Solutions client services team. Over the course of 15 years, Dinah has helped raise $20 million for national nonprofits such as the American Cancer Society and Teach for America, as well as local organizations including the United Way, the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota, and a Minnesota-based affordable housing organization.

Dinah has served in many roles, from executive director of a small nonprofit to development, communications, and external relations director. She has led and grown three development departments with the implementation of smart, comprehensive, multi-year strategies, all while building and maintaining systems to ensure efficiency, integrity, and good donor stewardship. At her core, she is a nimble, creative, and energetic leader, well versed in best practices of nonprofit management and even more interested in deploying “next” practices.

Prior to her nonprofit work, Dinah was a TV anchor, reporter, and producer. This experience has paid off in fundraising, as she has exceptional written and oral communication skills, polished but authentic interpersonal skills, and the ability to speak passionately with both individuals and large groups. She has over a decade of experience covering complex issues of policy as a journalist and as a fundraiser can present these ideas to donors in a way that is comprehensible, clear, and inspiring.

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