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DEVA CONSULTING SERVICES

My consulting practice supports artists and arts organizations in building toward long-term sustainability. The arts are essential to social cohesion—they foster belonging, nurture well-being, ignite movements, and transform hearts, minds, and systems. To thrive, the arts need high-impact people and systems rooted in purpose, care, and cultural integrity. I help creatives and institutions build that foundation through strategic, people-centered support.
Every program I build, every fundraising strategy I craft, and every operational system I support is designed with accessibility at its core—welcoming all bodies, all abilities, and honoring the lived experiences of those doing the work. My approach is grounded in accessibility and care. I design all systems and programs with ADA compliance, sensory awareness, trauma-informed practices, and a deep cultural commitment to equity—ensuring the work is welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the people it’s meant to serve.

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Fundraising strategy and materials

Gala planning and implementation

Annual strategy planning and implementation

Major Donor Cultivation & Stewardship
Grant Writing & Management
Donor Appeals & Campaign Implementation
Fundraising Messaging & Case for Support Development

ACCESSIBILITY services

Sensory-friendly Arts Programming

Trauma Informed Strategies
Accessibility Audit for Public-Facing Materials
Sanctuary Space Planning

Accessibility Planning for Events

Culturally Resonant Program Design

Public Art Project Management
Retreat Facilitation
Community-Centered Engagement Strategy
Artist & Institution Stewardship
Social Impact Program Evaluation 

Program Narrative Design

Board support

Staff and board liaison support
Committee management
Organizational ambassadorship strategies
Fundraising training for board and advisory members

Operational support

Strategic Visioning & Goal Setting

Team building
CRM Assessment & Implementation
Impact Reports & Storytelling
KPI Dashboards & Performance Tracking

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