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With backgrounds in strategic planning, management, development, succession and transition of leadership, signature events, public relations, project management, funding research, grant writing, financial management, and information technology, the Dunleavy team of professionals has the breadth of knowledge and expertise to provide exceptional services to a diverse range of clients.

Having a core team and collaborators with this much experience enables Nancy Dunleavy, chief talent scout, to appoint highly effective teams to enable each client to achieve its goals.
   
Nancy Alba Dunleavy
President, Founder, CEO and Chief Talent Scout

Nancy Dunleavy is the founder and CEO of Dunleavy & Associates, a woman-owned business founded in 2001 to empower charitable organizations to achieve their fullest potential.

Named by LEADERSHIP Philadelphia as one of Philadelphia’s “Top 101 Connectors” and by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the 25 Women of Distinction in 2006, Nancy brings an extensive network of contacts and relationships to clients of the firm. Her ability to “cross industry sectors” has been cited as one of the characteristics of true “connectors” and she is successful in engaging collaborations between and among the educational community, the political community, the nonprofit community and the corporate community.

Nancy describes herself as a “rainmaker” and an “extraordinary talent scout” having recruited phenomenal clients, colleagues and collaborators. An inspirational public speaker Nancy is frequently engaged to speak on topics of philanthropy, governance, women in leadership, and management of charitable organizations. Most recently she was selected to represent the nonprofit sector on the panel of experts for the Sovereign Bank 2008 Economic Outlook Breakfast, presented by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

Her career as an entrepreneur was preceded by more than twenty years in the healthcare business, as a senior financial manager and hospital administrator. Prior to launching Dunleavy & Associates, she served for ten years as Chief Financial Officer and then two as the Senior Vice President for Corporate Development for Friends Hospital and Behavioral Health System.

A committed and engaged community leader, Ms. Dunleavy contributes her time and talent to several organizations and non-profit Boards of Directors in the region including LEADERSHIP Philadelphia Board of Directors, Gwynedd-Mercy College Board of Trustees, Abington Memorial Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees where she also serves as Treasurer, the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and the Dean’s MBA Advisory Board for St. Joseph’s University - Haub School of Business. An alumna of the 2006 class of the Anne B. Anstine Excellence in Public Service Series Nancy was appointed by the Montgomery County Commissioners in 2006 to serve a four-year term on its Commission for Women and Families where she also serves as chair of the Unsung Hero Award Committee.

Ms. Dunleavy was one of the first women appointed by Gov. Tom Ridge in 1993 to serve as an Ambassador for Team Pennsylvania. She was reappointed to this post by Gov. Ed Rendell, and currently serves as one of Team PA Foundation’s two points-of-contact for 300 executives in the Southeast region of Pennsylvania.
Nancy may be reached at ndunleavy@matchingmissions.com.
Hilda Bacon
Project Manager

Hilda Bacon is a creative, highly motivated community leader with a deep passion for the arts. She brings more than twenty years of progressively responsible management experience in development, fundraising, and donor relationship-building to the Dunleavy Team, working on special assignments for the company.

She recently served as the Director of Events and Outreach at Bancroft NeuroHealth, a multi-faceted organization that provides services to children and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, brain injuries and other neurological impairments. Prior to this, Hilda headed Project Development / Special Events for St. Agnes Medical Center in Philadelphia, and also held several key positions at the Wellness Center and Cardiac Rehabilitation Center Management where, among other responsibilities, she oversaw the operations of the hospital cardiac rehabilitation facility.

Hilda is very active in her community, serving as an instructor in dance and desktop design. She is a Board Member of the Ritz Theatre in Collingswood, NJ, and a Founding Member of the Ed Bacon Foundation on whose Board she also sits. She is a member of the Arts and Business Partnership of South Jersey.

Hilda received her BA in Psychology from Ricker College in Houlton, ME, and her Masters of Education/Exercise Physiology from Temple University.
Hilda may be reached at hbacon@matchingmissions.com.
Barry Becker
Operations Manager

With more than 15 years of experience in leadership roles with charitable organizations, Barry Becker brings a broad range of expertise and creativity to the Dunleavy team, with a specialty emphasis on operations management. Working internally, Barry ensures efficient and effective team functionality with his position as the central resource on project management, client relations, and sponsorship outreach.
As co-founder of several highly successful arts organizations, he has served as Board member and Executive Director, as well as Development and Program Directors. His work has largely focused on the arts, where he was one of the founding forces in award winning film festivals in Washington, DC and Rehoboth Beach, DE. His experience has involved strategic planning, corporate development, membership campaigns, grant writing, media relations, programming, volunteer coordinating and much more.
He has a proven track record of success for arts organizations in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Most recently he served as a coordinator of the highly successful Philadelphia Fringe Festival. Prior to his work in the arts, he served as Vice President of NonProfit Management Associates in Washington, DC, where he developed client communications tools, and served as account representative for a major national client.
Barry received his B.A from The George Washington University, and his Masters in Public Administration from the University of Pittsburgh.
Barry may be reached at bbecker@matchingmissions.com.
Joseph F. Falco
Project Manager

Joe Falco joined Dunleavy and Associates in 2002, as the first associate in the firm. He has served as interim Chief Financial Officer of both small and large clients, supervised the installation of financial reporting applications and provided financial management for clients including Urban League of Philadelphia, the National Adoption Center, The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (Bucks-Mont Chapter) and the American Cities Foundation. Prior to joining the company, Joe spent two years as a member of the Mercy Volunteer Corps, the first year teaching at St. Catherine’s Indian School in Santa Fe, NM and the second as Executive Director of “The Welcome Table”, a homeless ministry serving meals in New York City. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors for Mercy Volunteer Corps and a volunteer with Net Impact (St. Joseph’s University Chapter).
A graduate of Drexel University, Joe received a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA from St. Joseph’s University.
Joe may be reached at jfalco@matchingmissions.com.
Jill Lamneck
Project Manager

Jill has joined Dunleavy and Associates as a Project Manager. A seasoned healthcare professional, Jill’s career blends more than 20 years experience in nursing, hospital administration, and fund development. Prior to relocating to the Greater Philadelphia community, she was the Director of a free health and dental clinic for under-insured clients, and has successfully launched and operated a woman-owned business. A highly engaged volunteer, Jill has served a variety of nonprofit community boards in the arts and human services sectors, most specifically organizations with a focus on hospice, geriatrics and developmental disabilities.

Jill is a graduate of Riverside School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio and has a certificate in Fundraising Management from the Indiana University School of Philanthropy.
Jill may be reached at jlamneck@matchingmissions.com.
Emily Mackell
Project Associate

Since Emily Mackell joined Dunleavy and Associates in 2006, she has specialized in the production of signature events, funding research, the writing of grant requests and proposals and has assisted in many public relations efforts. Emily is involved in several capacities with the Bucks-Mont chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). She works to help fulfill a contracted staff position as Managing Director of this association where she plans the monthly chapter meetings and completes day-to-day tasks to grow membership and maintain the organization’s success. She has also participated in sponsor cultivation for the association’s leading fundraising event (the Contractor of the Year) as well as providing support for management of the event itself. In addition to NARI, Emily has served as an interim staff member of the development team at the Woodlynde School. She has worked with the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts to raise funds through grant writing and other development efforts. Dragonfly Forest, the Attic Youth Center, and Peter’s Place have benefited from her grant writing expertise. Emily has also worked with the Historic Houses of Fairmount Park to promote their Holiday Tours to the public and the media. Emily’s special events experience includes galas and golf events for various clients.
A graduate of the College of the Holy Cross, Emily received a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Art History. While in school, Emily worked in the Public Relations, Marketing & Communications department of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and the Public Relations department of WCVB-TV in Boston.
Emily may be reached at emackell@matchingmissions.com.
Katie McGeehan
Project Manager

Since Katie McGeehan joined Dunleavy and Associates in 2003, she has served as interim staff for development departments of both small and large clients, supervised the creation of print publications including copywriting and design, and worked in supporting and project management roles for our Signature Events. She is currently serving as Project Manager for several clients. Over the past 5 years, Katie has provided a broad range of development services. She has served as a project manager, coordinated team efforts in grant writing, membership, alumni relations and corporate giving, has served as an event planner and manager, and has provided database and website direction and support. Her clients have included, among others, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Mercy Volunteer Corps, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Woodlynde School, Dragonfly Forest and the Attic Youth Center. Her special events experience includes galas, concerts, and signature golf events for the Montgomery County Community College, the Partnership CDC and Bancroft NeuroHealth. Prior to joining the company, Katie spent two years as a volunteer teaching at a high school on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. She has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Suburban Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network since 2006. She is a member of the Young Variety Club, an active alumna of the Mercy Volunteer Corps, has spent time with Habitat for Humanity, and participates in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Loyola College, Katie received a B.S. in Psychology and Biology and graduated Summa Cum Laude as a Medal recipient. She also received a Master of Arts degree in Counseling, with Certification in Secondary Schools, from Villanova University and graduated on the Dean’s List. She is a member of four prestigious academic honors societies, including the post-graduate Kappa Delta Pi Society. She is an adjunct member of the faculty of Gwynedd-Mercy College and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in the near future.
Katie may be reached at kmcgeehan@matchingmissions.com.
Patty Poach
Project Manager/Public Relations Specialist/Grant Writer

Patty Poach is an experienced public relations and development professional. Since joining Dunleavy and Associates in 2004, Patty has specialized in event publicity, grant writing and project management, and has provided interim staffing or support to development departments. Patty contributes to most of the Dunleavy and Associates Signature Events through her support role in planning the events and primarily as manager of public relations. She creates and implements media plans and has a solid track record in securing local media placements in print, radio and television. Some of her PR successes include promoting UBS Motor Cars Under the Stars to benefit UCP, CORA Services Charity’s Ball, and the Holiday Tours of Historic Houses in Fairmount Park. She also develops plans to raise awareness of an organization’s mission by doing PR throughout the year. Her diverse client base at Dunleavy and Associates has included the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Main Line Chamber of Commerce, the Philadelphia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Since 1990, Patty has been working in the public relations field and providing strategic communication counseling to clients and employers. She has developed and implemented marketing strategies in various industries including education, technology, not-for-profit, legal, healthcare, and travel. As the Assistant Vice President of Toplin & Associates, Patty created and implemented successful public relations/marketing plans that supported clients’ business goals. Her proficiency in developing a news angle and pitching the story has resulted in impressive media coverage.
Patty earned a B.A. in Communications/Journalism at Shippensburg University. She has served on the Planning Committee of the Big City Ball to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Philadelphia. She is the volunteer publicist for Gaudeamus, a musical ensemble that raises money for charitable organizations through recordings and concerts. Patty raises money annually for March of Dimes by participating in WalkAmerica and is a member of the Family Teams committee.
Patty may be reached at ppoach@matchingmissions.com.
Carolyn L. Rammel
Business Development

Carolyn brings over 20 years of experience in the areas of joint venture and business development, marketing, sales and relationship management. Her focus with Dunleavy and Associates is in sponsorship cultivation and design as well as strategic partnership development. Carolyn’s mission is to target, establish and develop long term partner relationships for our clients.

Prior to joining Dunleavy and Associates, Carolyn worked with The Vanguard Group, PNC Bank, Rosenbluth International and StarCite. During her tenure with these organizations Carolyn successfully built relationships with domestic and international partners, by understanding and implementing the underlying principals of mutually beneficial partnership development. Her breadth of corporate exposure provides insight across multiple industries, including but not limited to charitable organizations.

Carolyn’s current clients include The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Peter’s Place, The Wellness Community and the Bucks-Mont chapter of The National Remodeling Industry.

A graduate of Denison University and The Agnes Irwin School, Ms. Rammel has strong roots in the Philadelphia area and a dedication to the missions of our clients.
Carolyn may be reached at crammel@matchingmissions.com.
Doug Thompson
Project Manager

Doug Thompson brings over twenty-five years of golf industry and event management experience to Dunleavy and Associates. A graduate of Wilmington Friends School and Kenyon College, Doug began his professional career in golf club operations, culminating as PGA Head Professional at Wyncote Golf Club in Oxford, PA and PGA Director of Golf at Ashbourne Country Club in Cheltenham, PA. As an executive-level operations manager, Doug was responsible for multi-million dollar revenue operations, employee hiring and relations, facilities management, membership and event activity. Doug has been a full-time project manager and client service specialist with Dunleavy & Associates since 2005, responsible for numerous golf events throughout the season for such diverse clients as Bancroft NeuroHealth, Baptist Children’s Services, Minority Suppliers Development Council (MSDC) of PA-NJ-DE, Dragonfly Forest, and the Urban League of Philadelphia.
He is also involved with other major events such as the Greater Philadelphia Blue Fest, and Bucks-Mont NARI Contractor of the Year Awards. Doug has recently been appointed to spearhead Bucks-Mont NARI’s green remodeling initiative.
Doug may be reached at dthompson@matchingmissions.com.
Fred Weiner
Virtual CIO, IT/Business Consultant

Fred Weiner is the President of Weiner World, Inc., a business dedicated to helping companies with their technology and business development needs. Fred is also actively involved in the development of Dragonfly Forest, a free residential summer camp for seriously ill children, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization as well as several other clients of Dunleavy & Associates, including: Mercy Volunteer Corps, Peter’s Place, Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, SAVER (the society for the advancement of vascular education and research, and others.Prior to starting Weiner World, Inc., Fred was the Vice President of Consulting Service for Proscape Technologies, Inc., where he directed the pre- and post-sales support, and strategic partnering/alliances for all of Proscape’s Marketing & Sales Effectiveness solutions. Before joining Proscape, Fred was one of the original employees of Omicron Consulting, and was there for over 13 years. During that time he served as an Executive Consultant, Virtual CIO, Department Manager, and Management Team Member. Throughout Fred’s career he has been involved with determining how new technologies can help solve business problems for Corporate 1000 and middle market companies. Fred has also worked for AMS, Keane, IBM and CBS.
Fred holds a degree in Commerce and Engineering from Drexel University.
Fred may be reached at fweiner@matchingmissions.com.
Patricia D. Wellenbach
Strategy Officer

Patricia D. Wellenbach is an experienced professional who has worked in the private and non-profit sectors in the areas of strategic planning, organizational dynamics, governance, capacity building and business realignment with a focus on long term stability and sustainability. An accomplished facilitator, her expertise includes planning and facilitating senior management meetings and board retreats, and working with organizations dealing with substantive issues in their industry that are creating opportunities for change. Her leadership enables organizations to maximize resources and improve outcomes. Tricia serves as a key collaborator to Dunleavy on matters of strategy, governance, senior leadership and board development. Tricia was previously the managing director for business development and strategy for Granary Associates. As a member of senior management, her responsibilities included developing strategies for long-term growth, recruitment and retention, evaluation of emerging markets, and identifying and developing national and international expansion opportunities. Previously she was the executive director of The Wellness Community of Philadelphia (TWCP) and the Vice President of Corporate and Community Relations for The Wellness Community National. At TWCP, she oversaw the operations of one of the preeminent cancer support organizations in the country, raising in excess of $7.4 million dollars during her tenure there.
Her responsibilities at the national level included the development and funding of national educational initiatives. Working with the national board and CEO, she was instrumental in the development and implementation of the strategic plan to restructure senior management and to relocate the Wellness Community national office to Washington D.C.
Currently, she serves as a trustee of Abington Memorial Hospital, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, a member of the National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) Advisory Board, the NPT Breast Cancer Fund Advisory Committee, a board member of the Forum of Executive Women and the Forum of Executive Women Foundation Board, an advisory board member of the G. Fred DiBona Foundation and a member of the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Breast Center Advisory Board.
Tricia is a cum laude graduate of Boston College School of Nursing and holds a certificate from the Johnson and Johnson/UCLA Healthcare Executive Program.
Tricia may be reached at pwellenbach@matchingmissions.com.
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