What is D'Emile Strategy Group?
A U.S.-based consultancy with international reach, DSG helps organizations across philanthropy, government, nonprofits, and corporations build the trust needed to turn strategy into real, lasting change.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Section 01
Who You Are and What You Do
What does Dorian Spears specialize in?
Dorian specializes in cross-sector strategy, equity-centered transformation, coalition design, community investment, facilitation, and keynote speaking. She has been doing this work across all four sectors for more than 15 years.
What sectors does D'Emile Strategy Group work with?
DSG works with philanthropy, corporations, nonprofits, and government agencies. Many of the most powerful engagements bring multiple sectors together toward a shared goal.
What makes Dorian Spears different from other consultants?
Most consultants study the systems Dorian has actually worked inside. She brings real experience from community tables, government offices, and boardrooms across four major cities.
Section 02
How You Work
How does an engagement with D'Emile Strategy Group begin?
Every engagement begins with a thirty-minute conversation. There is no pitch and no pressure. You will leave knowing whether there is alignment and what working together could look like.
How long does a typical consulting engagement last?
Strategic consulting engagements typically run anywhere from four weeks to one year depending on scope and complexity. Monthly advisory partnerships are also available for organizations that want ongoing support. Speaking engagements are scoped individually based on the event and audience.
Does D'Emile Strategy Group work with organizations outside the United States?
Dorian has presented internationally and actively welcomes global partnerships.
Section 03
Services
What is cross-sector strategy consulting?
Cross-sector strategy consulting is support for organizations that cannot solve a challenge alone. DSG helps foundations, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies find common ground, align on priorities, and hold each other accountable to shared outcomes.
Does Dorian Spears offer keynote speaking?
Dorian speaks at conferences, universities, and leadership events on topics including cross-sector collaboration, psychological safety, healing-centered leadership, and equity. Speaking requests can be submitted on the Speaking & Impact page.
What is the difference between strategic consulting and ongoing advisory work?
Strategic consulting is project-based with a defined scope and timeline. Ongoing advisory is a monthly partnership for leaders who want a trusted thought partner available over a longer horizon. Both begin with a discovery conversation.
Does D'Emile Strategy Group offer career acceleration services?
DSG offers bespoke support for experienced social impact professionals who are ready to see themselves at full scale. This includes resume development, LinkedIn strategy, compensation research, and personalized job search support.
Section 04
Credibility and Results
What organizations has Dorian Spears worked with?
Dorian has worked with more than 40 organizations across philanthropy, government, nonprofits, and corporations. She has worked on various teams supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Pivotal Ventures, and MacKenzie Scott, helping activate more than $10M in community investment across four major city ecosystems.
Where has Dorian Spears spoken publicly?
Dorian has spoken across the United States and Canada. Key engagements include the Collision Conference in Toronto, Indiana University, the Women in AI Summit, the Beloved Community Convening in New Orleans, and the forthcoming Grace Hopper Celebration in Anaheim. The full list is on the Speaking & Impact page.
Section 05
Getting Started
How do I schedule a conversation with Dorian Spears?
You can schedule directly using the link on this site. The call is thirty minutes with no sales pitch, and you will leave with a clear sense of whether there is alignment and what a partnership could look like.
What should I bring to a discovery call?
The most productive conversations start with honesty about where your organization is, what is not moving, and what is actually at stake. You do not need a polished brief. A good partnership starts with a good question.
Is D'Emile Strategy Group currently accepting new clients?
The best way to find out is to start a conversation. DSG works with a select number of partners at a time, and alignment matters as much as availability.