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Strengthening institutions.
Fulfilling missions.

MPK&D delivers strategic solutions for fundraising, communications, and leadership and governance to expertly address some of the most complex challenges facing higher education, health care and nonprofit institutions today.

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Supporting leaders.

MPK&D provides expert, customized counsel to executives and other decision-makers. We support new and seasoned leaders as they develop and communicate their institutional vision.
higher education strategy | MPK&D

Strengthening institutions.

MPK&D helps clients to realign, fortify and/or grow their institutions and nonprofit organizations. And we help those institutions to soar.
higher education strategy | MPK&D

Fulfilling missions.

At MPK&D, each client’s mission becomes ours as well. We never lose sight of the students, patients or members that each institution serves, or the significant contributions it makes in society.

Leadership. Engagement. Fundraising. Strategic communications. Strategic planning.

Impact that matters

We often begin work with a client in a particular area, then continue working with the institution in other areas of our expertise.

Who we are

Our multidisciplinary team is comprised of practitioners dedicated to mission and values. Simply put, we have walked in your shoes—as college presidents, vice presidents, executive leaders, chief medical officers, strategists, award-winning designers and expert communicators.

Founding and Managing Partner

Patricia A. Bosse

Founding Partner

Mary Pat Seurkamp, Ph.D.

President Emerita, Notre Dame of Maryland University

Partner

Ronni Cranwell, J.D.

Partner

Kristen Gunther, Ph.D.

Founding Partner Emeritus

Kent John Chabotar, Ph.D.

President Emeritus, Guilford College

Founding Partner

Daniel J. Carey, Ph.D.

President Emeritus, Edgewood College

higher education strategy | MPK&D
higher education strategy | MPK&D
higher education strategy | MPK&D
higher education strategy | MPK&D

Commitment in action

Our work

Our consultants are flexible, proactive, creative and committed to excellence. We value the relationships we build with you and serve as an extension of your team.

What our clients say

Client testimonials

How can we help you?

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Strategic Planning

The most successful organizations anticipate challenges and set the stage for growth. MPK&D helps leaders and governing boards clarify and commit to the mission, vision and values that ground their work. We facilitate valuable discussions, help build consensus and challenge you to articulate inspirational, yet achievable, goals and steps to meet them.

Campaign and Fundraising Counsel

Whether an organization is expanding its advancement efforts or launching a new campaign, MPK&D can help with an in-depth analysis of your team, capacity, outside support and challenges. When a campaign is launched, MPK&D works as an extension of your team to integrate annual giving, alumni and other constituent involvement, events, and major celebrations and milestones.

Strategic Communications

MPK&D’s communications expertise distinguishes us from other consulting firms. We understand that clear, effective communication is key to success, and we integrate campaign efforts and your organization’s marketing and communications strategies. Our executive communications experts assist leaders in crafting messages that are clear, compelling and aligned with your mission, goals and vision.

Leadership Coaching

MPK&D provides expert counsel to presidents and cabinet members in higher education as well as C-suite executives in nonprofit and health care organizations. Whether a client is new to a position, hoping to advance, or seeking an experienced peer to help guide them through institutional change or challenge, MPK&D can assist.

Governance Counsel

Successful organizations have governance systems that fit their culture and mission. MPK&D digs deep to get to know your organization and recommend structural or process changes that will strengthen governance and support your distinctive strategic direction.