Paul D’Alessandro, J.D., CFRE.

Founder and Chairman

Paul D’Alessandro, J.D., CFRE.

Paul D’Alessandro, J.D., CFRE, is the author of “The Future of Fundraising: How Philanthropy’s Future is Here with Donors Dictating the Terms.” He’s the founder and chairman of High Impact Nonprofit Advisors (HNA), and also D’Alessandro Inc. (DAI), which is a fundraising and strategic management consulting company with more than 30 years of experience in the philanthropic sector.

He has worked with hundreds of nonprofits to raise over a billion dollars for his clients in the U.S. and abroad. In addition, as a nonprofit and business expert — who is also a practicing attorney — Paul has worked with high-level global philanthropists, vetting and negotiating their strategic gifts to charitable causes. Paul understands that today’s environment requires innovation and fresh thinking, which is why he launched HNA to train and coach leaders who want to make a difference in the world.

Michael Haun

Director of Storytelling

Michael Haun

Singer, songwriter, storyteller, author, producer, director, artist. The list goes on, and so do the creative studies and styles of how Michael can help you turn your purpose, mission and vision into a message that people understand. Your project needs a message that connects, clearly, easily, and calls for action. He has traveled as a national speaker, worked in and on feature films., consulted camps, non-profits, mission organizations, ministries, schools and churches for stories, marketing ideas, commercials and video shoots. “It takes a complex, eclectic, creative group of skills to accomplish a simple shareable story that brings life to your mission. When your mission has a story, it has wings.”

Tammy LeMaster

Director of Finance and Operations

Tammy LeMaster

Tammy is responsible for all operating and financial aspects of the firm. Tammy has been with D’Alessandro, Inc. since its founding and provides guidance on issues within the spectrum of financial operations. Tammy currently serves as treasurer for a local nonprofit organization and is responsible for its $500,000 budget. She helped found the organization, managed the application for the 501(c) (3) status, incorporated the organization, enacted its by-laws and organized its structure. She also serves as Director of Finance for The Firorentino Group, a government relations strategies firm.

What makes us different

Passion: We firmly believe that the key to a successful fundraising initiative is our ability to vividly and passionately share your vision in such a way as to motivate individuals to become involved.

Experience: We understand the importance of reaching your key donors in a professional and respectful manner. Our consultants have been trained to understand the fundraising process and the donor-centric conversation.

Investment: At D’Alessandro, Inc, we know that in order to produce greater than satisfactory results, we must have an understanding of your organization and its people in order to move forward and have success at reaching your goal.

about d’alessandro

D’Alessandro Inc. (DAI) are national fundraising management consultants. With more than 30 years of collective experience, DAI brings an array of high-impact services that enable your organization to do more. All are backed by a proven ability to solve problems and achieve goals.

We work with clients across all nonprofit spaces including education, healthcare, human services and faith-based organizations. Whether you are considering a capital campaign or just seeking to position your organization for long-term success and organizational health, DAI has the knowledge and unique approach to help you get there.