Meet the Team

  • Michele Bart

    FOUNDER & PRINCIPAL STRATEGIST

    With more than 25 years in nonprofit leadership and philanthropy, Michele supports organizations with strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and sustainable revenue growth. She has led multi-million-dollar campaigns, built internal systems, and facilitated high-impact change—all with a collaborative, mission-first approach.

  • Denise Gurule'

    FRACTIONAL CFO

    Denise provides Fractional CFO and accounting services to nonprofits and small businesses looking for trusted financial guidance. With deep expertise in nonprofit financial management and small business accounting, I help my clients understand their numbers, plan for the future, and meet compliance requirements with confidence.

  • Rose Dalba

    SR. DONOR COMMUNICATIONS & ENGAGEMENT LEAD

    Rose Dalba is a strategic donor engagement and communications leader with three decades of experience advancing philanthropic priorities for leading national nonprofits across health, higher education and hunger relief. Rose has developed high-impact donor communications, proposals and stewardship strategies for local, national, and international organizations. Rose previously held senior leadership roles with the American Heart Association, Feeding America, and the University of Chicago, where she built national stewardship programs that deepened donor relationships and drove transformative giving.

  • Christine Cole

    COMING SOON!

  • Melissa Sayviseth

    EVENT PLANNER & PROJECT MANAGER

    Based in San Diego, Melissa brings 8+ years of experience in strategic event planning and design. She specializes in donor-centric fundraising events, peer-to-peer and corporate campaigns, and impactful graphic design that elevates brand identity and engagement. From intimate donor gatherings to large-scale galas and golf tournaments, she creates memorable experiences that inspire generosity and advance organizational missions—blending creativity, logistics, and storytelling to drive results.