When do you hire a consultant? When you need a level of expertise difficult to access in any other way. However, selecting a consultant can be a challenge.

When you choose Edry and Associates, we:

• Become your partner, not simply a vendor
• Show you samples of work, work plans and references
• Spell out deliverables and costs in a written contract
• Do not charge for initial consultation and meeting
• Maintain high ethical standards as outlined by Association of Fundraising Professionals
• Discount our rates for nonprofits with budgets under $1 million

Founder and Principal of Edry and Associates, Aria brings to her clients over 25 years of successful management and fundraising experience. She has directed development for nonprofits providing arts, cultural and educational services in New York City and Greater Los Angeles. Aria founded and directed The Women's Yellow Pages Project which had such impact on women's lives that it earned a Letter of Commendation from the White House. Aria is also an award-winning choreographer and performing artist, and dressage equestrian. She currently serves on a number of nonprofit boards, and is active with the Santa Barbara/Ventura chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.