Catalena Consulting & Grant Services, LLCOwner / Consultant
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2018Provides fundraising, operations, and business services to a diverse array of nonprofit organizations. Successfully grew business from 4 contracts to an average of 20 contracts annually. Clients included: Easter Seals NH; U.S. National Park Service; Phoenix House (New England, Florida, Texas). ● Orchestrated successful fundraising efforts, securing over $80M in funds through federal, state, and foundation grants, strategically leveraging diverse funding sources to support organizational growth.
● Cultivated 11 enduring client relationships by delivering exceptional operational efficiency gains through 6 innovative training programs and 3 content delivery strategies.
● Guided 20 clients to surpass KPIs by implementing evaluation processes, introducing innovative prevention programs, and providing interim management services.
● Spearheaded a regional training initiative, delivering over 30 workshops across NH & VT on advanced co-occurring disorder treatments—encompassing DSM 5, ASAM criteria, and Motivational Interviewing—significantly enhancing the proficiency and readiness of healthcare professionals in evidence-based practices.
● Engineered transformative strategic plans for 8 key clients across healthcare, education, and policy sectors, driving organizational repositioning and sustainable growth through comprehensive market analysis and stakeholder engagement strategies.