"DB&A has for many years been an invaluable partner to Meet The Composer, a source of experienced insight in developing strategic ideas and an eloquent voice in communicating inspiration through prose."
– Ed Harsh, President
Meet The Composer
"From prospect research and strategic planning to language crafting, DB&A's vision and expertise have helped us leverage our full fundraising potential."
– Trevor Carlson, Executive Director
Merce Cunningham Dance Company
“I was privileged to work closely with DBA during my tenure as President of Meet The Composer. With their expert guidance and support, we were able to substantially enhance and diversify Meet The Composer's funding base. The cost of working with them was a bargain considering the high level of service they provided and the results we achieved together.”
– Heather Hitchens, Executive Director
New York State Council on the Arts
“[David's] knowledge of the field and his expertise have been invaluable, and with his help our campaign is proceeding towards its goal of ensuring the future health not only of St. Luke's but of New York's classical music community.”
– Norman S. Benzaquen, Chairman of the Board
Orchestra of St. Luke's
“Thank you for presenting direct, sensible, strategic information that's thoroughly practical, logical and immediately applicable to every listener's own situation. I've come away each time energized and inspired by the strategies you propose: simplicity itself... brilliantly synthesized and delivered with humor sprinkled with anecdotes to which we all relate, ready to hone and tailor to fit non-profits of every stripe in any community.”
– Patricia Kristof Moy, Executive Director
Music at Kohl Mansion
“David Bury & Associates, with its deep commitment and knowledge of the arts field, is exceptional in providing vision and imagination in terms of programmatic and strategic directions.”
– Richard S. Weinert, President
Concert Artists Guild
“[David] made me see fundraising in a whole new light. I so appreciated his insight – full of integrity and honest relationship building. To this day, I still reflect on and try to work and live by this philosophy.”
– Jeffrey Jamner, Director of School Programs
The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
“Your help at this year's conference was remarkable and I want to make sure that you know how indebted I feel for your time, effort and thinking. So, thanks and thanks and thanks . . . and many more thanks after that.”
– Terrance Demas, Former Executive Director
League of Historic American Theatres
“We value David Bury & Associates’ approach to cultivating and drawing people into an organization by inspiring them. Also the way they motivate board members and get them involved in the process.”
– Lolita Mayadas, Former Executive Director
National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts
“Each time I leave DB&A I feel confident and rarin’ to go. Our last meeting was particularly helpful and inspiring. I look forward to much more in the future.”
– Jeffrey Kazin, General Manager
David Parker & The Bang Group
“I can’t thank you enough for all the time, effort, forward concentration, facilitation and generosity of spirit you brought to this opportunity. Your participation and impact will be felt for some time to come.”
– Andrea Snyder, Executive Director
Dance/USA
“This was one of the most successful On Tour weekends we've had, and the greatest culmination for the five years of the program. We've already heard back how inspiring and thoughtful your sessions were. . . sincere thanks.”
– Kim Konikow, On Tour Coordinator
Dance/USA
