Expert Assistance for Nonprofits
Mary Jane Dessables is an experienced manager and licensed social worker available for nonprofit consulting across New York State.

She has wide experience in several areas of nonprofit programs and operations, with skills and knowledge of what nonprofit agencies need to best achieve their missions. Ms. Dessables has an extensive network of professionals in private and public agencies, including the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and New York State Office of Children and Family Services.
As a consultant, Ms. Dessables offers various nonprofit management services including
- Grant and RFP proposal writing
- Policy manuals (review/updating or creating for new programs)
- Process evaluation
- Advocacy planning and training
- Strategic planning
- Outcomes management education and implementation
- Special projects
Ms. Dessables is available on retainer, for project-based work, and for fractional, short-term employment.