Debra Pittorie Forand

DP Forand Nonprofit Management Consulting LLC

89 Steele Road, West Hartford, CT 06119 | (860) 416-6491 | Debra@dpforand.com
Works in: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont

Last updated:
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026

I help nonprofits build capacity, improve operations and increase revenue. Employing the unique vantage point and combined experience gained from years as a board member, staff member, donor, foundation representative and elected official, I focus on the needs of each client and provide thoughtful analysis and customized solutions to identify and reach your goals. As a nonprofit professional, I know how important it is to be fully engaged in best practices. I also know that all organizations are different, and a one-size-fits-all approach to consulting just doesn’t work. The recommendations I make are grounded in best practices and carefully tailored to your specific goals and needs. For more about assessment, planning and interim leadership services, please visit www.dpforand.com.

Areas of Expertise:

Board assessment, structure, training, performance

Communications / marketing planning and strategy

Organizational evaluation

Interim directorship, Succession / transition planning

Fundraising / donor software, Fundraising / fund development planning, Grant writing, Individual giving / major gifts, Planned giving, Prospect research, Sponsorships and corporate partnerships

Meeting facilitation, Organizational assessments, Strategic planning

Past Clients:

  • Organization: CWEALF
    Description of services provided: Strategic Plan
    Year services provided: 2017
  • Organization: JTConnect
    Description of services provided: Strategic Plan; Board and Development Coaching
    Year services provided: 2018; 2019
  • Organization: YMCA Middlesex County
    Description of services provided: Board Training; Strategic Plan Implementation
    Year services provided: 2016, 2018
  • Organization: Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
    Description of services provided: Board Retreat Facilitation
    Year services provided: 2018
  • Organization: Our Piece of the Pie
    Description of services provided: Board Development; External Affairs Planning and Coaching; Strategic Plan; Executive Transition
    Year services provided: 2013 - 2017
  • Organization: Foodshare
    Description of services provided: Candidate Search and Recruitment for 2 Senior Positions
    Year services provided: 2016, 2017
  • Organization: NAMI Connecticut
    Description of services provided: Development and Communications Plan including Board Training
    Year services provided: 2017
  • Organization: One Warm Coat
    Description of services provided: Supported Organization Growth with Creation of and Candidate Search for New Senior Staff Position
    Year services provided: 2017
  • Organization: NERCOMP
    Description of services provided: Facilitated annual Board Retreats; Board Assessment and Plan; Redrafted Bylaws
    Year services provided: 2016, 2017, 2018
  • Organization: Harold Grinspoon Foundation
    Description of services provided: "Committees That Work!" Workshop for JCamp 180 Annual Conference
    Year services provided: 2017
  • Organization: Connecticut Public Television
    Description of services provided: Donor Communications
    Year services provided: 2016
  • Organization: Sheff Movement Coalition
    Description of services provided: Strategic Plan
    Year services provided: 2017
  • Organization: CCSU Foundation
    Description of services provided: Organizational Assessment; Retreat Facilitation
    Year services provided: 2021,2022
  • Organization: Asylum Hill Congregational Church
    Description of services provided: Organizational Assessment
    Year services provided: 2022
  • Organization: CTW Library Consortium
    Description of services provided: Planning Retreat
    Year services provided: 2021
  • Organization: National Coalition on School Diversity
    Description of services provided: Strategy Consultant/Team Facilitator for Multi-organization Grant Proposal to Kellogg Foundation (Equity 2030)
    Year services provided: 2021


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