Denise Spencer has 25 years of experience leading community foundations, following 20 years in academia. She has undergraduate and graduate work from Central Michigan University, and a Certificate in Nonprofit Consulting from BoardSource.

 

Well-known in the nonprofit sector for training/coaching, writing/speaking, she has hands-on experience in leading organizations to the highest levels. Her expertise includes board governance, strategy, policy, program design, grant-making and grant-seeking, communications and public relations, fund development and more.

 

Denise's passion for the nonprofit sector is palpable; mission-driven people are her “people.” Her focus continues to be strengthening nonprofits and foundations for growth and community improvement through effective design and efficient implementation.