Trish Dewald - CEO and Principal Advisor
Trish designs strategic approaches that connect people and organizations to the right audiences, resources and funding; all with the goal of helping them grow and succeed. Trish’s knowledge, talent and charisma have influenced the teams she has led to deliver proven, effective, revenue-generating solutions for organizations that are serving the community’s most critical needs – the nonprofit sector. Trish has raised millions of dollars for mission-driven organizations, helping them become more sustainable and resilient. And she walks her talk as a volunteer, raising money and enthusiasm. Trish’s heart, drive and strategic focus are her gifts. When not building sustainable revenue strategies for clients, Trish enjoys volunteering as a coach for Co.Lab Connect, serving on the board of directors for T.E.A and traveling the world with her family. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, a graduate of Michigan State University and earned her Master's in NGO Management from Johns Hopkins University.
Audrey Almquist - Chief Operating Officer
Audrey is Mondo's Chief Operating Officer and will be running point to ensure all tasks are delegated and executed. Her background in business operations spans decades and industries, in both the corporate world and nonprofit sector. She has an innate need to help others and brings with it a positive energy and attitude to each project she approaches. In addition to her favorite role as mom to one cool kid, Audrey is the cofounder of HumanKind Box - a human-centered social enterprise dedicated to supporting young women living with cancer diagnoses, treatment and recovery.
MiVida Burrus - Lead Advisor
MiVida Burrus has held key roles in fund development, grant writing and donor cultivation for area non-profit organizations, municipalities and colleges. Her love and passion for people led her into the world fundraising. In this role she strives to connect people to their passions through philanthropy. An active member of several boards - Genisys Credit Union, City of Troy’s Global Troy Committee, Encourage Me I’m Young and the Detroit Public Television Community Advisory Panel, MiVida uses her time and talent to help her community. In addition, she was selected by the Oakland County Commission to serve as a member of the Detroit Regional Conference and Facility Authority. Burrus received both her Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing and Master’s degree in Business Administration from Walsh College.
Gary Dembs - Founder NPPN
The Non-Profit Personnel Network (NPPN) was founded in 1987 by Gary Dembs as a retained executive search firm, exclusively serving the national nonprofit sector. Dembs has been working with non-profit organizations for over 35 years. He founded the Non-Profit Personnel Network after a highly successful 21 year career in public relations and broadcasting. He has been a pioneer in combining effective organizational development, marketing, human resources, and fund development strategies for organizations and institutions nationwide.
Dembs is a mission-driven community activist who works to empower organizations to take an integrated approach on the staff and board levels to further the missions of the non-profits he consults with. His work is guided by his mission and core values of honesty, integrity and reliability.
"Mondo Unlimited has been an invaluable partner to Co.act Detroit over the past 3 years. Co.act has benefited immensely from Trish's expertise and deep experience in the development and implementation of our comprehensive fund development strategy. As a program partner, Trish has also been a catalyst in the development of responsive and accessible training and coaching for nonprofits in southeast Michigan. Our partnership has been instrumental to Co.act's organizational growth and community impact."
-Allandra Bulger, Co.act's Executive Director
"Collaborating with Trish was a game-changer as I stepped into the role of Vice President of Resource Development at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan. She had an amazing knack for helping us expand our department and find the right people for the job. She didn't just stop at helping to create a department structure and org chart – she played a hands-on role in the talent search for new positions, connecting us with top-notch talent.
Trish was also instrumental in shaping our fundraising strategy. Her insights and experience were invaluable as we mapped out a comprehensive fund development plan. This plan became our roadmap for securing the resources needed to support our programs and initiatives effectively. With her guidance, we not only had the right people in place but also a clear and actionable strategy to drive our fundraising efforts."
- Esther Kyte, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan's Vice President of Resource Development
“Not only is Trish an incredible thought partner in developing strategy, she’s also the rare type of consultant that will help you put a plan into action both literally and figuratively. Her creative, people-centric approach to projects is exactly what we needed at the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy to grow our stewardship program.”
-Cassie Brenske, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's Chief Development Officer
