About Us

DS Consulting Group, LLC (DSCG) is a boutique fundraising and event planning firm.  We are committed to partnering with our clients to plan and execute results-driven and unique in-person and virtual events and experiences, tailored to each organization’s mission and strategic fundraising plan.  Our extensive background in the nonprofit sector enables us to understand your challenges, anticipate your needs, and respond to changing priorities.  The combination of fundraising and organizational expertise in event management, and a commitment to high-quality deliverables, ensures that we exceed our clients’ expectations. 

As the Founder and Principal of DSCG, Meredith Sanandres brings over fifteen years of diversified, nonprofit and for-profit fundraising experience when creating and executing each client’s development plan.  When looking for a competitive edge in the ever-changing philanthropic marketplace, nonprofit organizations have frequently turned to DSCG for creative insight, knowledge of market trends, and general counsel.

In our business, the benchmark of success lies in consistently producing significant, measurable results and our team has a proven track record of success.  We have developed fundraising strategies and managed the execution of more than 500 large-scale, sit down galas, benefit concerts, corporate golf outings, casino nights, intimate cultivation, virtual events, livestream broadcasts that raised more than $500 million.  We have worked with a diverse group of nonprofit organizations whose area of focus include, but are not limited to health, youth development, education, social action, civil rights, and the arts.

DSCG is bonded and registered with the New York Department of State, Charities Bureau in Albany.