Meet Margie.

Clients bring Margie DeVine in for a specific project and then take it from there. Others have worked with her episodically for a decade or more. One organization has had her at the table every year for seventeen years.

The arrangement always depends on what the client needs. That part never changes.

What’s the work? Helping nonprofits plan thoughtfully, raise money strategically, and build the internal strength to sustain their mission. Depending on what is needed, that might require fundraising counsel, individual/team coaching, or finding new talent for a key role.

Nonprofits across the Midwest turn to Margie because she’s experienced, gets up to speed quickly, delivers exceptionally, and has fun at work because she loves people and keeps all of it in perspective.

Summer in Northern Michigan is not quiet.

The roads are full, the calendars are full, and if you work in the nonprofit world up here, your fundraising season probably is, too. There’s an energy to it, the kind that can carry you if you let it or wear you out if you’re not paying attention!

I’ve been thinking about the tension between productive and present. Summer up here is genuinely beautiful, and it goes fast. The best thing I have seen organizations do, and the thing I try to do myself, is stay in the work without missing the season entirely.

If you are in the thick of a busy summer and something is nagging at you (a fundraising challenge, a leadership question, a decision you keep putting off), I am here to think it through with you. Sometimes a good conversation is exactly what the season calls for.

~Margie

Our Services

Every nonprofit is different — different history, different culture, different moment. DeVine Consulting works with organizations to figure out what's needed, then builds a practical path to get there. No templates. Just clear thinking, honest partnership, and a focus on results that stick.

  • Consulting — Whether you're navigating a leadership transition, strengthening your fundraising, or just trying to get more strategic, Margie brings steady guidance and real-world experience to the work.

  • Search — Finding the right person for the right role takes more than posting a job. DeVine Consulting brings deep knowledge of the nonprofit sector — across roles, career levels, and organizational types — to help you hire with confidence.

  • DeVine Consulting specializes in nonprofit fundraising and leadership development.

  • We possess a wealth of experience that extends across a multitude of roles, encompasses professionals at various career levels, and spans numerous years of dedication to the sector. Our expertise is not limited solely to development; it extends to every facet of nonprofit positions.