Professional Services
Active

Dara W

Non-Profit Executive| Mission Driven Strategist and Thought Leader |Helping Nonprofits Do More With

About Me

Dara Wilk is a strategic advisor and nonprofit leader with more than 25 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations translate bold vision into sustainable, measurable impact. With a background spanning both the corporate sector at Nike and senior leadership roles in the nonprofit space, Dara brings a rare combination of big-picture strategy, operational discipline, and relationship-driven leadership. Her work is rooted in a deep commitment to youth, education, and building thriving, purpose-driven communities. Dara partners with nonprofit and purpose-led organizations to strengthen strategy, secure transformational funding, and build the systems and teams needed for long-term success. Her expertise includes strategic planning, fund development, cross-sector partnerships, and leadership development, with a focus on aligning mission, revenue, and execution. Whether guiding capital campaigns, mentoring executive leaders, or reimagining programs for greater scale and equity, Dara helps organizations grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose—unlocking potential and designing for lasting change.

Jurisdiction

United States

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
FounderVision Bridge Consulting
2025 - Present

We partner with nonprofit and purpose-driven leaders to help bridge the gap between bold vision and sustainable execution. From capital campaigns to startup support, we bring strategy, structure, and soul to every phase of growth. Services include: We don't just consult-we partner. We serve as strategic co-pilots for nonprofit and social impact leaders navigating growth, transition, or complexity. You don't need to do more —you need to do what matters most, in the right order, with the right support. • Strategic Growth Planning • Capital Campaign Design • Nonprofit & Foundation Startup Support • Philanthropy & Strategic Giving Advisory • Fractional Leadership & Development Support • Board & Team Alignment • Fundraising Infrastructure Reset • Donor Messaging & Fundraising Confidence • Post-Grant Capacity & Implementation

Chief Operating Officer/Chief Strategy OfficerThe Just One Project
2023 - 2025

National Development DirectorPERIOD.
2018 - 2024

Education

Degree of MarketingThe University of Texas at Austin
1986 - Present

Skills

Core skills9
Languages2

Skills

Non-profit experience
USA market knowledge
Leadership Development
Board Development
Board strategy
strategic planning
Development Strategy
Fundraising strategy
Donor engagement

Languages

English (British)
English

Services