Clients

“Thank you for propelling me forward. Deborah has a special gift for moving clients from visioning, to planning to action steps that make it all feel so doable. Thanks for being so awesome!”

“Working with Deborah Crocker and her hands-on approach has been extremely beneficial for me and our team at Philadelphia Young Playwrights. Most importantly, we appreciate her guidance in working with us to develop a comprehensive development plan that is responsive to our current capacity, while still addressing our vision for the future.” ”

“Working with Deborah has been a game-changer for ACHIEVEability. Her deep expertise, strategic mindset, and hands-on approach and “can do” spirit have helped us strengthen our fundraising efforts in meaningful ways. Deborah truly understands the nonprofit landscape and guided us in refining our messaging, identifying new funding opportunities, and building stronger relationships with donors. Her passion and commitment to our mission is evident in every interaction. Thanks to her support, we are better positioned to secure the resources needed to drive impact in West Philadelphia. We highly recommend working with Deborah for any organization looking to elevate its fundraising strategy! Also, she is just a great all around human. ”

“Deborah’s innovative and flexible approach is unmatched, always keeping us grounded in our mission, vision, and values. She is a thoughtful, dynamic partner who brings clarity and purpose to every stage of the process.”

“Partnering with Grounded Consulting has been transformative for our agency. Their expertise and hands-on support in rebuilding our development program resulted in a nearly 50% increase in giving—a remarkable outcome that speaks to their insight and deep understanding of nonprofit fundraising. Thanks to Grounded, we are now better equipped to sustain and grow our mission to support survivors of domestic violence.”

“Deborah quickly ascertained what was needed to help me organize, focus and execute the strategic plan for Wafa House. She did this while always keeping our vision for the future in mind. Without her guidance and support, there would be no way I could have overcome the difficulty of my transition. She was able to provide unparalleled board support to our organization as well, and I owe all my success and positive improvement to Deborah!”