Principals
Philip
Sedgwick Deely
Phil Deely began
his career with
independent schools as a teacher, academic
dean and
headmaster. Subsequently he spent a decade
as a successful fund raiser and museum
executive. Phil is experienced in facilitating
retreats, initiating fund raising and
strategic planning, and board/executive
director relations. A graduate of Hobart
College, The University of Chicago and
Klingenstein Fellow of Teachers College/Columbia
University, Phil has worked for a wide
range of educational organizations, arts
and community groups.
B. Carter
White
For four decades Carter
White held executive positions in business,
non profits and
government. He combines a sincere interest
in people with skills in finance, accounting,
data management and sound business operations.
Most recently Carter served as vice president
of a community foundation and initiated
effective institutional fund relations
and planned giving. A graduate of Dartmouth,
Carter has served the non-profit community
in health care, arts, education and environmental
preservation.
Mission
The mission of Deely & White is to provide non profit organizations with cost-effective services that will promote successful philanthropy, result-oriented planning, effective governance and professional management. We share a commitment to the values of service, ethical standards and a commitment to help non profit organizations achieve the highest level of professionalism.
Standards
As consultants we will…
- Insure that all of our reports, recommendations, and conduct will be in full compliance with State and Federal regulations.
- Insure that all our reports, recommendations, and conduct are ethical and reflect a commitment to the best interests of the client.
- Keep confidential information regarding an organization’s operations, planning, philanthropic support and all other proprietary information.
- Provide an initial, written estimate of consulting costs with any and all supplemental or billable expenses clearly identified.
- Provide a written scope of services description that articulates the goals and schedule for the consultancy.
- Provide the client with regular and timely reports on the progress of the consultancy.
- Provide the client with an opportunity to assess and evaluate the work that we do.
- Keep current in our field through ongoing professional development.

