We help organizations get organized, deliver on deliverables and convey consistent, compelling messages.
How? By creating practical, scalable strategies
that align with an organization’s vision, mission
and core values.
en·deav·or /ənˈdevər/ verb: to strive to achieve. / noun: activity in pursuit of a goal.
Planning
Articulating goals, defining strategies, and identifying the resources required to achieve desired outcomes. Creating realistic action plans that can be monitored and measured. Facilitating discovery and stakeholder engagement.
Operations
Ensuring professional project management of critical operations. Facilitating the creation of policies and processes that are appropriate given an organization’s available resources and bandwidth.
Production
Events, exhibitions, digital content and other media that organizations can leverage to express their identity, share their message and extend their brand. Helping to conceive the big picture and managethe fine details.
Storytelling
Placing messages in context and creating coherent, consistent and cohesive narratives that are essential to marketing, communications, and institutional advancement. Building and managing campaigns that support fundraising, audience and business development.
Take the Steps
Get Going in the Right Direction in 2025
Are you ready to lead your organization into the new year?
These are tools you need create a plan, put it into action, and support the people who will make it happen. Let’s take 20 minutes together and talk it through.
SWOT Analysis
Estimated 2-12 weeks
A SWOT analysis helps organizations assess their competitive position, make informed decisions, and develop strategies to leverage strengths, mitigate weaknesses, capitalize on opportunities, and address potential threats.
Strategic Plans
Estimated 3-12 months
A strategic plan defines long-term goals, priorities, and the actions needed to achieve them. Measurable objectives, timelines and a project management plan are essential components that guide decision-making for the duration of the plan.
IT Assessments
Estimated 1-3 weeks
Evaluate your network’s security and functionality. Uncover inefficiencies and vulnerabilities before they cause lasting harm. Assessments provide actionable insights that support business goals and a roadmap for improvement.
Team Dynamics & Coaching
Varies by team size & topics
Positive dynamics foster trust, creativity, and a vibrant culture. But conflicts or lack of cohesion among team members can undermine morale and destabilize teams. Teams that commit to constant improvement achieve great things together.
Policies & Procedures
Varies by scope & complexity
Organizations must have clear, rational guidelines for behavior, decision-making, and operations. Risk management, compliance and employee satisfaction are critical. A review of current policies often reveals opportunities to improve.
DW Endeavors is led by Dan Wempa, an accomplished and respected professional with experience leading operations, producing events, building brands, providing strategic analysis and ensuring effective project management.
Dan works with an “extended family” of consultants, service providers and subject matter experts. They are all senior-level professionals, typically having worked in their areas of expertise for 20 years or more.
We advise and support leaders in navigating the challenges of advancing an organization. Together, we define key objectives, strategic opportunities and tactical challenges. Then, we articulate a plan that is intentional and proactive and able to be managed within the realities of the organization.
We specialize in:
organizational strategy;
operations planning and project management;
fundraising strategy and donor engagement;
exhibition and program production;
personnel, talent and organizational culture;
community engagement, strategic partnerships;
storytelling through audio, video and live experiences.
