One of our axioms - possibly the one we talk about the most with our clients - is Leadership is Everything. We have trained and written about this topic from day one. It's true for our nonprofit clients, and it's true for us.
At DBD Group, we've been in a period of growth, adding consultants and serving more clients than ever before. What we quickly realized was we needed to create a structure of leadership to ensure we can serve our clients - and our consultants - in the best way possible.
We are excited to announce the following "new" leaders to DBD Group. (Their faces are familiar, but the roles are new!) Along with continuing service to our clients, these team members have additional roles within DBD Group.
Jason Fry, President
As President, Jason will lead DBD Group’s strategic plan, focus on innovation, and continue to play a key role in guiding nonprofit organizations through leadership, change management, and growth. Jason has been with DBD Group for eight years, bringing nearly 30 years of experience working with nonprofits. While he has led successful capital campaigns, his expertise also includes strategic partnerships, board and volunteer development, and fostering strong team cultures.
Courtney Weiland, CFRE, Vice President
As Vice President, Courtney will be part of DBD Group’s strategic leadership team, with a special focus on equipping clients for success. With more than 25 years of cross-sector experience, she is passionate about helping nonprofits build capacity, engage boards and volunteers, and increase philanthropic support. Courtney’s deep expertise in fund development, capital campaigns, and strategic planning makes her a valuable partner in guiding organizations toward achieving their mission.
Kellie Wardman, PCC, ACTC, Director - Strategy, Governance and Leadership / Senior Consultant
As Director, Kellie will lead the Strategy, Governance and Leadership team, developing and refining products to support our clients. With decades of nonprofit experience and a background in systems thinking and organizational learning, she specializes in strategic planning, board governance, and organizational culture. A certified executive coach, Kellie brings deep expertise in leadership development and team building to help organizations grow and thrive.
Kim Hinrichs, Director - Grants / Senior Consultant
As Director of Grants, Kim will lead the team as they support clients in both public and private grant work while continuing to consult on capital campaigns. With over 25 years of experience in fundraising, she has successfully led major gift and annual fund campaigns for organizations like the American Heart Association, Avila University, and the YMCA of the Prairie. A skilled communicator and strategist, Kim has secured over $15 million in grant funding and brings deep expertise in grant prospecting, proposal writing, and nonprofit operations.
Kali Righter, Director - Data & Systems / Senior Consultant
As Director – Data & Systems, Kali will lead DBD Group’s data team and develop new products to support clients' data and systems work. With over a decade of experience in both fundraising and database management, she specializes in leveraging data to drive strategic and effective fundraising efforts. Passionate about helping nonprofits increase efficiency and impact, Kali provides expertise in donor research, annual giving strategies, and data analysis coaching to our clients.
I’m excited for how these leaders will bring us into the next phase of DBD Group. I’m honored to continue to serve as CEO & Founder, serving our clients and leading this incredible team.
