DJB Consulting focuses its services on philanthropic organizations across the United States, including private foundations, community foundations, and grantmaker associations, networks and affinity groups. DJB Consulting president David Biemesderfer has developed a broad and deep understanding of philanthropy culled from more than a decade of experience in the sector.

Client List

Alabama Giving

Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy

Council on Foundations

Delaware Valley Grantmakers

Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers

Lutheran Community Foundation

Minnesota Council on Foundations

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation

Southeastern Council of Foundations

Testimonials

"As the Lutheran Community Foundation operates nationally, our materials carry the weight and responsibility of communicating the 'voice' of the foundation to donors and grantee organizations across the United States.  With the assistance of David's strategic marketing and communications skills, we have been able to build the foundation from zero to almost $500 million in gifts over the last nine years.  Given limited financial resources, we need effective and compelling tools to communicate our mission and vision to our constituents.  David has provided critical thinking and products to help us to distinguish ourselves."

Chris Andersen
President
Lutheran Community Foundation

"Through innovation and solid leadership, David has become the first name in marketing for the field of regional associations of grantmakers.  I have enjoyed working with David over the past several years, and have found him to be a very thoughtful and organized leader of a range of marketing and communications projects.  He provides superb research and analysis, clear strategic direction, and productive follow-through.  These attributes, combined with an in-depth knowledge of philanthropy, have made him a recognized and respected leader in Minnesota and throughout the country."

Robert Tobin
President
Williams Group

"David is a well-rounded strategic communications expert with a solid understanding of the issues and challenges facing philanthropy today.  I have experienced firsthand his skill and ability in helping an organization strengthen and grow its communications capacity, and in guiding managers to think more strategically about using communications resources.  I worked with David for more than seven years, and could always rely on his sound judgment and communications expertise to achieve effective results of the highest quality."

Jackie Reis
Former President
Minnesota Council on Foundations