David Valinsky, President
David Valinsky, CAP, is the founder of David Valinsky Associates. With more than 30 years of fundraising experience, he is the co-author of "The Mercifully Brief, Real World Guide to Raising Money Through Bequests."
Prior to founding the firm in 1998, he served in both national and regional senior development roles with the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor Foundation, a national Catholic health care organization with facilities in six states. One of his most meaningful experiences was serving as the lead consultant in fundraising for U.S. AID in a three year partnership with several recovering cities in Croatia.
David is a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), a designation offered by The American College. He has been a member of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and the National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG). He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Pittsburgh, and his Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee.
Dawn Hensley, Director of Communications and Donor Management
Dawn brings strong creative and problem-solving skills based on more than twenty years of experience in donor management and database administration.
She played key roles with both the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor and Mercy Foundations where she was responsible for creating individualized donor-management programs for healthcare facilities and social service agencies.
In addition, Dawn is well-versed in charitable planned giving and annual development programs. She is currently working at Atrium Medical Center Foundation (Middletown, OH) as an onsite development associate.
Dawn brings strong creative and problem-solving skills based on more than twenty years of experience in donor management and database administration.
She played key roles with both the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor and Mercy Foundations where she was responsible for creating individualized donor-management programs for healthcare facilities and social service agencies.
In addition, Dawn is well-versed in charitable planned giving and annual development programs. She is currently working at Atrium Medical Center Foundation (Middletown, OH) as an onsite development associate.
Melanie Boyd, Senior Associate
Melanie Boyd brings 20 years of fundraising experience. She served as the lead consultant for DVA with campaigns and development planning for Dayton Opera, Great Miami Valley YMCA and Kids Read Now.
She currently provides support and in the development of communication materials, case for support documents, and special reports. She is the co-author of The Mercifully Brief, Real World Guide to Raising Money Through Bequests. Prior to rejoining DVA in 2012, Melanie served as Director of Development for the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and currently serves as Development Director at the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio. She also volunteers at her church, providing leadership for the stewardship campaign and planned giving program.
Melanie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communication from Ohio University and her Master of Arts degree in English Literature from The Ohio State University. She entered the field of philanthropy following seven years as an instructor of composition, public speaking, and literature at Columbus State Community College.
She currently provides support and in the development of communication materials, case for support documents, and special reports. She is the co-author of The Mercifully Brief, Real World Guide to Raising Money Through Bequests. Prior to rejoining DVA in 2012, Melanie served as Director of Development for the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and currently serves as Development Director at the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio. She also volunteers at her church, providing leadership for the stewardship campaign and planned giving program.
Melanie received her Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Communication from Ohio University and her Master of Arts degree in English Literature from The Ohio State University. She entered the field of philanthropy following seven years as an instructor of composition, public speaking, and literature at Columbus State Community College.
Patricia Lake, Senior Associate
Patricia served as the Executive Director of St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation (Buchannon, WVA) from 2006 to 2014, bringing exponential growth to the hospital ‘s fundraising arm during her tenure. She established a whole new approach to fundraising by restructuring all facets of the program and expanding volunteer and community involvement. Her expertise covers a broad range of development skills including board development, corporate sponsorships, event planning, grant writing and marketing and communications. Patricia is also the Founder and President of Indigo Creative, specializing in creative conception and progressive communications grounded in timeless wisdom. Patricia holds a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from West Virginia University and a Bachelor of Arts from Glenville State College. She is a member of the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy and holds an advanced certification in grant writing. 
Jason Goggins, Senior Associate
Jason has been working as a graphic designer for more than 17 years most recently serving as the Creative Director for the JCC of Greater Columbus for more than eight years. His expertise has allowed him to create some exceptional design pieces over the years especially with annual reports, capital campaigns and a full range of collateral materials. Prior to working at the JCC, Jason was the Director of Publications for the Ohio Auditor of State's Office and the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Jason's entrepreneurial spirit was on display when he created the widely acclaimed 11athletics, serving as Co-Owner and Creative Director of Columbus' Only Athletic Fitness Magazine designing and photo-directing more than 20 publications. Jason received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Wittenberg University and has taken his skill and passion for design and is known for generating tremendous creative energy into his projects. 
Alexandra Valinsky, Associate
Alexandra Valinsky began her career in marketing and advertising, with experience in customized fundraising and event planning. She spent over four years as a media buyer and planner at Chicago agencies including Starcom and ID Media. Alexandra also served as the recruitment captain for Northwestern University during her two years at Starcom, coordinating career fairs, engaging prospective associates, lecturing to student marketing groups and serving on advertising panels. In 2012, Alexandra completed the Chicago Marathon on the American Cancer Society’s Team DetermiNation, raising several thousand dollars in honor of her mother’s ten year anniversary of surviving cancer. In 2005, she coordinated and directed a 5K race in her hometown of Bexley, Ohio with all proceeds going to the Smile Train, a worldwide organization helping children in third world countries with cleft palates. Alexandra received her Bachelor of Arts degree in French at Northwestern University with minors in Business Institutions and Integrated Marketing Communications in 2009. |
Lisa Kaufman, Senior Associate
Lisa has more than 15 years experience in the not for profit sector in the area of Development and Communications. Prior to joining DVA, Ms. Kaufman has held Development positions with cultural arts organizations in Santa Fe, New Mexico (Cornerstones Community Partnerships), Chicago (Chicago Humanities Festival), and a social service organization (St. Stephen’s Community House) in Columbus, Ohio serving as Development Director. She brings to DVA a wide-range of skills that include extensive experience in writing grant proposals, writing analytical reports, conducting research and creating copy for marketing/ communication materials.
Ms. Kaufman holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from St. John's College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from Bowling Green State University.
Lisa has worked with numerous DVA clients including Rockwern Academy, National Foundation for Judicial Excellence, St. Mary’s Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Ms. Kaufman holds a Masters of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts from St. John's College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from The Ohio State University, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication from Bowling Green State University.
Lisa has worked with numerous DVA clients including Rockwern Academy, National Foundation for Judicial Excellence, St. Mary’s Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital.
