Growing Connections. Strengthening Roots.
We help nonprofit organizations thrive through adaptive planning, leadership development, and organizational design that honors the power of human connection.
Just as dendrites receive signals and axons transmit them, creating the neural networks that power all thought and action, organizations thrive when their communication pathways are strong, clear, and well-connected.
The bare tree with visible roots symbolizes this truth: what we see above ground—the visible work, the outcomes, the impact—is only possible because of the deep, interconnected root systems below the surface.
At Dendron Consulting, we help nonprofits strengthen both their branches reaching outward and their roots growing deep, creating organizations that are resilient, adaptive, and capable of sustained growth.
Comprehensive consulting services designed specifically for nonprofit organizations
Navigate uncertainty with flexible strategic frameworks that evolve with your organization. We help you build planning processes that respond to change while staying true to your mission.
Cultivate leaders at every level of your organization. From executive coaching to emerging leader programs, we develop the human capacity your mission demands.
Streamline your operations to maximize impact. We analyze workflows, optimize processes, and implement systems that let your team focus on what matters most.
Structure your organization for success. We help you align roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships with your strategic priorities and culture.
Build high-performing cultures inspired by DORA research. We help you develop the capabilities that enable continuous improvement, psychological safety, and sustainable velocity.
Founder & Principal Consultant
With deep experience in the nonprofit sector, Jen founded Dendron Consulting on the belief that organizations—like neural networks—become more powerful through better connections.
Jen brings a unique perspective that combines strategic thinking with a genuine passion for the missions nonprofits serve. Her approach emphasizes building lasting organizational capacity rather than quick fixes, helping leaders develop the skills and systems they need to navigate complexity with confidence.
Whether working with a community-based organization or a national nonprofit, Jen meets each client where they are and helps them grow toward where they want to be.
A collaborative process built on listening, learning, and lasting change
We start by deeply understanding your organization—your history, culture, challenges, and aspirations. Every engagement begins with genuine curiosity.
Using proven frameworks and fresh perspectives, we analyze your current state and identify opportunities for meaningful improvement.
Together, we craft solutions tailored to your unique context. No cookie-cutter approaches—just strategies that fit your organization.
We work alongside your team to bring plans to life, building internal capacity and ensuring sustainable change that outlasts our engagement.
Ready to strengthen your organization? We'd love to hear from you.
Every great partnership begins with a conversation. Whether you have a specific challenge in mind or simply want to explore how we might work together, we're here to listen.
Reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation and discover how Dendron Consulting can help your nonprofit thrive.