From Founder to Force of Nature: 3 Ways Women Entrepreneurs Distinguish Their Brands

By: Caroline Dowd-Higgins, Guest Blogger | March 2026 Brand differentiation is non-negotiable when attention spans are short and the marketplace is louder than a toddler’s
Women Leaving the Workforce Isn’t the Whole Story

By: Dr. Dana Cummings, CFRE | February 2026 Recently, I read a Forbes article by Michelle Travis highlighting new data from Catalyst showing that women are exiting the workforce at a record
Intentional Choices, Lasting Impact

Andrea Gash | January 2026 As DSC Consulting begins a new year, we’re doing so with reflection, clarity, and purpose. The close of the year
2025 in Review: A Year of Firsts, Partnerships, and Possibility

Dana S. Cummings, EdD, CFRE | December 2025 As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on all that 2025
Keeping Your Wits (and your sanity) as the Year Winds Down

By: Andrea Gash November has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute we’re adjusting to fall routines, and the next we’re knee-deep in
One Year of DSC Consulting: A Celebration of Growth, Grit, and Gratitude
On October 8, 2025, DSC Consulting celebrates its first business anniversary—marking one full year since founder Dr. Dana Starr Cummings launched the firm and stepped into the world of entrepreneurship.
Collaboration: The Secret Ingredient to Success

By: Andrea Gash When Dana and I first started working together, back in 2006, at the Indiana University Foundation and later Franklin College, we discovered
The Unacknowledged Heroes Behind Our Careers: Our Children’s Caregivers

By: Dana Cummings You’ve probably seen countless posts from leaders thanking mentors, sponsors, or colleagues who’ve guided them along their professional journey. Those acknowledgments are