Community Transformation
DMC identifies issues at the heart of an organization's challenges and develops strategies to address them. The solutions help transform organizations' priorities, policies and programming.
DMC helps organizations build stronger relationships internally and externally, to create a more unified community that includes people with diverse backgrounds and identities.
For nonprofit organizations, cities and towns, foundations, and cooperatives.
What we do
Train all stakeholders in communication skills to improve organizational climate and culture, increasing positive experiences for the community being served
Improve engagement and strengthen relationships between organizations and historically marginalized communities
Reevaluate the distribution of resources to maximize reach and access for historically marginalized communities
Coach board members and help design outcomes with actions
Customize successful policies and processes supported by community stakeholders
Increase social and emotional leadership skills that inspire and unify all community members
Establish strategic goals of an organization with measurable outcomes
Develop a climate and culture assessment for a baseline understanding of where an organization is doing well and where it has opportunities to improve
Who we work with
Partners
DMC supported the City of Manchester, NH in helping BIPOC small businesses apply for and receive ARPA grants during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting with the distribution of $1,000,000 in relief funds to BIPOC business owners by providing wrap-around services to remove barriers to access.
DMC consulted to improve employee culture and alignment through a DEI lens in order to strengthen the community for 400 employees, serving more than 20,000 member households with sales of over $70 million annually.
DMC conducted statewide research on the impact of COVID-19 on Substance Use Disorder, providing an understanding of how the pandemic affected historically marginalized communities dealing with Substance Use Disorder.
DMC served as designer and strategist for a program to support the growth of BIPOC-owned businesses with capacity builders and financial capital for mobility.
DMC's engagements are often 6 to 12 months or multi-year partnerships.
In their words
“Within the Institute, Mr. Mwano undertook major responsibilities to bridge multicultural issues and to ensure a safe, productive and respectful environment for the Delegation. In order to establish common discourse he brought a deep understanding and sensitivity to the complexities encountered by the delegates. His personal narrative and consummate professionalism also served as inspiration for educators when they returned to Pakistan to implement U.S. training amidst daily realities and challenges. That connectivity continues.”
Allen Blakeman
Director, Pakistani Educational Leadership Institute
“Deo was willing to work with the Currier Museum of Art on a new program and did so thoughtfully and with an open mind. Not only did Deo bring professionalism to the event, but a unique form of engagement that encouraged others to think deeper and more holistically.”
Lynn Thomson
Assistant Director of Art Education/Community Engagement, Currier Museum of Art
“Deo radiates positivity! His approachable style facilitates questions and dialogue. Our trustees and employees enjoyed consultations that inspired awareness and understanding as we explored the topics of diversity and inclusion. Informed by Deo’s insights, we have designed and launched a thoughtful plan to expand our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in our arts programming, operational policies, and bridge building to the extended community.”
Nicki Clarke
Executive Director, Capitol Center for the Arts
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Let's begin
Tell us what your organization is facing, what you have tried, and what you hope to accomplish. We'll start with a conversation about where DMC can help.