Deshele Denise (Dorsey) Taylor Email & Phone Number

DeShele is a leading and trusted advisor in the philanthropy and fundraising fields. With more than a decade of experience, DeShele leverages her practical and theoretical expertise to support organizations in the planning, development, and execution of outcome-centered initiatives that address social change. DeShele complements her real world experience with skills and acumen in strategic planning, signature program design, partnership development and evaluation. Throughout her career, DeShele has influenced the investment of more than $300 million for multi-year initiatives across a number of cause areas, ranging from arts and culture to youth development. In 2013, she established Dorsey Impact Solutions, an Atlanta-based firm, dedicated to helping organizations achieve greater success and impact through authentic, solution-focused community engagement efforts.She has worked with an array of Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits. Her engagements included supporting ConAgra Foods, Hess, Vivendi, CarMax, Altria, Prudential, FedEx, Wachovia, Sam's Club, California Pizza Kitchen, Feeding America, Share Our Strength, National 4-H Council, Henry Street Settlement and Plan USA.DeShele is a national speaker and presenter on topics shaping the role and influence of corporate philanthropy. Subject matter includes strategic planning, program design, evaluation, the role of the practitioner, employee engagement, cause marketing and more. In this capacity, she has partnered with the Association of Corporate Contribution Professionals, Conference Board, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, Philanthropy New York and Southeastern Council on Foundations.

Listed skills include Philanthropy, Fundraising, Program Management, Nonprofits, and 40 others.