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 one of the Philadelphia Business Journal's Women of Distinction 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. 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 years 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 (see Groups & Associations below).Specialties: Nonprofit managementOrganizational realignmentStrategic planningDonor cultivation GovernanceBoard practices Succession planningAlliance & Partnership BuildingFundraisingGrant Writing & Foundation RelationsNegotiating & Closing DealsDonor & Prospect RelationsProject/Program ManagementVolunteer Recruitment & StewardshipStartups & TurnaroundsTeam Building & LeadershipCommunity & Public Image