Case Studies
Our team supports over 30 mission-driven organizations nationwide. Here are a few of their success stories.
Cristo Rey Brooklyn
BACKGROUND
Cristo Rey Brooklyn is a Catholic high school partnering with families of financial need to educate young people to become men and women of faith, purpose and service. CRB’s rigorous curriculum, unique work-study experience, and supportive community empower students for success in college and beyond. Danielle DiCerbo, DMD Consulting Principal, previously served as CRB’s Development Director. In 2020, during a time of transition, CRB engaged DMD Consulting to take over grant writing. The original three month engagement has become a long-term partnership.
SUCCESS
On behalf of Cristo Rey Brooklyn, DMD Consulting has garnered grants from a prestigious list of foundations, including The Hearst Foundation, the Black and Indian Foundation, the Gerstner Foundation, the Sisters of Mercy, the Pinkerton Foundation, and the Countess Moira Foundation. New funds have enabled employment of a full-time social worker dedicated to student mental health, career preparation training for students, and resources to support participation in prestigious college summer programming.
Raised $1,250,500 dollars from grants over two years
Amounting to approx. 30% of their total annual fundraising yield
Doubled the return on their Mother Cabrini Health Foundation grant
The Mercy House
BACKGROUND
The Mercy House, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, serves and shelters some of New Jersey's most in need. Mercy House offers a welcoming space for individuals and families in need – to provide emotional support and healing in a comfortable, faith-filled environment. Over the course of almost two years, the partnership between DMD Consulting and Mercy House evolved into a deeply rooted collaboration.
SUCCESS
DMD Consulting established a comprehensive grants infrastructure for Mercy House where none existed previously. Through in-depth research and innovative storytelling, within the first six months of the engagement, Mercy House’s return on investment was 300% in new foundation dollars. Newly awarded funds have supported varied capital improvements (including a new air conditioning system) so Mercy House can allocate their resources to their primary mission – supporting individuals and families in need.
$172,500 total new dollars raised for facility improvements
Adding approximately 18% to their total operating budget
Amounting to a 189% return
on their investment
Cristo Rey Boston
BACKGROUND
Cristo Rey Boston is a Catholic high school educating low-income students from underserved communities to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. At Cristo Rey Boston, students take charge of their education, develop real-world skills, and build a foundation for lifelong success. The President and Development team at Cristo Rey Boston partnered with DMD Consulting to enhance their strategic fundraising planning, increase revenue from grants, and identify and attract new donors.
SUCCESS
DMD’s partnership with Cristo Rey Boston has resulted in a more than 50% increase in grant revenue on a year-over-year basis, including a $195,000 grant to support college exploration and student success through the Johnson Scholarship Foundation. DMD’s expertise and fresh perspective helped Cristo Rey Boston to refine and professionalize development efforts, increase grant revenue, meet aggressive fundraising goals, and attract new donors.
