"The Merchants Fund overhauled our grant making three years ago and it was time to reflect on our repurposed mission. Donna acted as the convener of our February 2011 Board meeting and led a rich discussion. She was excellent at making sure that everyone at the table had the opportunity to speak. We walked away with a better understanding of how our grant making hangs together as a unified work product. We have an intern from Drexel University this summer and we were able to articulate what we want to research and how to derive more information. If we need to refine our work then we will do it based on data and research. You know you have a great convener when the universal response is, “That was fun.”"
"I've worked with Donna for the past year on a comprehensive preservation plan for Bartram's Garden, and I can't imagine anyone else who could have tackled the issues of our complex site with such intelligence and integrity. Donna brings a wealth of knowledge about preservation best practices with an understanding of the challenges that accompany organizations with small staff and limited resources. She has helped us focus on the long-term through her superior organizational and facilitation skills, and also has a dry wit that is breath of fresh air. We would keep her around forever if we could.”
“Donna Ann conducted an online program (webinar) on Managing Changeat Historic Sites for the AASLH Historic House Affinity Group on March 27, 2014. She presented a thorough look at change and the importance of embracing it for sustainability.”