FUND Consulting

Since inception, FUND Consulting has worked with more than 350 CDFIs nationwide. FUND has helped these CDFIs secure grants, allocations, and awards totaling more than $661 million and has assisted others to increase capacity by: understanding their markets; evaluating the effectiveness of their programs; developing their boards; and creating strategies to manage growth and maximize impact. Founded by Lolita Sereleas in October of 2000, FUND Consulting was a pioneer in designing and delivering supportive services for CDFIs seeking assistance in navigating CDFI Funding applications, and analyzing market need and demand. The addition of Ruth Barber as Partner in 2002 marked the establishment of FUND as a firm with increased capacity to deliver high quality consulting services to CDFIs as well as non-profit and government entities. Under this leadership team, FUND Consulting grew to become the leading firm in the CDFI industry, providing strategic and operational support on fundraising and capitalization, strategic planning, needs assessments and market analyses, and impact evaluation. Becoming known for its superior customer service, and results-oriented products, FUND Consulting skyrocketed in growth from 2002-2016, achieving close to a 33% market share in the CDFI industry. FUND Consulting saw another milestone year in 2016 with Manjima Bose becoming a Partner. In role as Partner, and prior role as Managing Consultant, Manjima has been responsible for the recruitment, development, and retention of a high performing staff that has enabled FUND Consulting to increase capacity and facilitate growth in new areas.