Diane Mocerf Consulting Group is a development consultancy committed to working with clients to implement a fundraising process that involves merging three essential elements—strategy, creativity, and tenacity—with donors' personal aspirations and corporate interests. Diane Mocerf Consulting Group serves clients of all sizes, from major cultural and educational institutions to emerging organizations.

Founded by Diane Mocerf, CFRE in 1999, Diane Mocerf Consulting Group offers clients the option and advantage of a network of experienced independent consultants to nonprofits in fields related to development. As principal, Diane Mocerf manages all fundraising assignments.

Mocerf provides each client with a creative and personalized solution supported by more than 20 years of experience in every aspect of an increasingly challenging and complex discipline. Diane Mocerf's knowledge extends beyond the field of fundraising and includes strategic planning, management development, marketing concepts and practices, all of which she incorporates in development plans for clients.

Before becoming a consultant, Diane Mocerf served as a staff member in senior positions at educational and cultural institutions and at a major national health organization in its formative years. Mocerf is a recognized leader in her field, having served on executive boards of fundraising professional organizations.

Direct Development Services

• Annual Funds
• Major and Planned Giving
• Planned Giving Marketing
• Corporate and Foundation Relations
• Corporate Sponsorships
• Government and Foundation Grants
• Donor Communications
• Interim Management and Executive Search

Organizational Development/Campaign Readiness

• Development Office Audits and Start-ups, and staff training
• Organizational and Development Strategic Planning and Annual Fundraising Plans
• Campaign Management including Feasibility Studies
• Board Development and Leadership Training
• Marketing and positioning plans
   

Diane Mocerf Consulting Group is a full service consultancy. A representative sample of recent clients includes:

• The Field Museum
• Chicago Historical Society
• The 58 Group
• Institute of Design of the Illinois Institute of Technology
• Illinois Institute of Technology
• Moose International and Moose Charities, Inc.
• Free Spirit Media/HoopsHIGH
• The Think First Foundation
• International Union of Operating Engineers
• Goodwill Industries