Diane brings the perspective and experience of an Executive Director of two nonprofit organizations. For seven years (1998 – 2005), Diane served as the Executive Director of Boston-based Management Consulting Services, an organization dedicated to strengthening the capacity of nonprofit organizations. As Executive Director of MCS, she oversaw consulting services, grantmaking, and collaborative learning programs for over 300 nonprofit organizations. Under her leadership, MCS more than doubled the number of funding partnerships, raising over $7 million from private foundations and corporations, and tripled the number of capacity building programs serving Boston’s nonprofit community.
Diane led the agency’s five-year strategic business planning process and the design and implementation of an outcome measurement system, using both to instill a culture of continuous program and organizational improvement. She also spearheaded MCS’ transition to an independent nonprofit organization, supporting the development of an independent Board of Directors, establishing new internal systems and a new back-office, and orchestrating a physical relocation.
Earlier in her career, Diane served for three years as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Tenants Organization (MTO), a 5,000 member statewide association that protected tenants’ rights through grassroots organizing, leadership development, education and advocacy. At MTO, Diane led organizing campaigns, supported the growth of the Board of Directors, raised and managed resources, and developed leadership on a local and statewide level.