"Working with Phoebe through Chalk Consulting has been nothing short of transformation, for me as a leader and for AZ Cyber Initiative as an organization. Since partnering with her, we’ve secured grant funding from highly competitive and strategic funders and significantly expanded our reach, network, and organizational confidence in ways I never imagined possible in such a short time. Phoebe and her team have brought a deep expertise in development strategy and fundraising but also unmatched work ethic, poise, and heart. She creates space for vision, challenges me with thoughtful insight, and always keeps our mission front and center. If I could wave a magic wand, I’d clone her, because with 10 more Phoebes, I’m convinced we could change the world."

Manuel "Manny" Felix, Founder & CEO - AZ Cyber Initiative

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"Having worked with Phoebe, I can confidently attest to her exemplary philanthropic work with nonprofit organizations, which has significantly impacted our community. 88-Crime has had the privilege of working closely with Phoebe, and her assistance, guidance and knowledge have been invaluable for our organization. Phoebe’s leadership, creativity and communication skills have shone brightly throughout our collaboration. Her ability to apply her knowledge has not only advanced the goals of our organization but has inspired others to join our cause. Phoebe is an excellent problem solver who readily looks for solutions instead of dwelling on the problems themselves. Her dedication to making a difference is evident in everything that she does. Beyond her professional abilities, Phoebe is a person of integrity and compassion. She consistently goes above and beyond to support our initiatives and is not only a valued member of our team, but also highly respected within our community. I wholeheartedly recommend Phoebe for any role that allows her to continue her philanthropic work. I am confident that Phoebe and her company Chalk Consulting will bring the same level of passion, dedication, and excellence to any endeavor she undertakes."

Babette McDonald - Executive Director of 88-CRIME

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"Phoebe Chalk-Wadsworth, of Chalk Consulting did phenomenal work on our Cooper Center goal setting workshop. From the preparation to the execution to the follow-up her work was exemplary. Our team made great strides in defining and prioritizing our goals and she was instrumental in helping us work our way to that end. She went well beyond what we requested and would not hesitate to reach out to her again."

Earl Mendenhall III - The Cooper Center for Environmental Learning, Board Chair

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"Phoebe's strategic guidance and leadership have greatly enhanced our productivity and innovation, driving significant progress in our projects. She coached our staff, enhancing their knowledge of moves management and the development of genuine relationships with donors. Through her targeted training sessions, she equipped the team with the necessary skills to effectively engage with donors, resulting in increased self-confidence by team members to enhanced annual giving techniques, special event feedback, the evaluation of the benefits offered and the solicitation and securing of seven figure donations."

Stephanie Rempe – University of Nevada Intercollegiate Athletics

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"I have been privileged to have Phoebe Chalk-Wadsworth in my employ these past 11 months as our consultant for our feasibility study. During this period, she performed complicated assignments quickly and efficiently; she worked hard and enthusiastically at every meeting. She managed to please and incorporate a broad range of ideas and directions of our board of directors (which was no small task) to lead us through this process and give us sound recommendations for our pathways forward. What I appreciate about Phoebe is her honesty, professionalism, and high energy work-ethic. This was a very positive experience which I am grateful to Phoebe for her leadership and friendship."

Phyliss Jones Beasley – Mac Davis Center for Songwriting

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"It is exciting that Phoebe will be able to leverage her strong expertise in alumni relations and university development initiatives to help other institutions advance their positions in this regard. My experience with Phoebe as an alumni donor has been extremely positive and her professional demeanor, coupled with her competence and wit, are strong attributes that other organizations will certainly benefit from when they work with her on their strategic plans."

Tim Arendt, Managing Director, Commercial Advisory Group, Consulting Syneos™ Health

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"The key to success with alumni relations and development is understanding this is a relationship business that goes both ways. When Phoebe and I worked together at the Eller College of Management at the University of Arizona she developed relationships with department heads and faculty, as well as our donors and alumni. She is strategic and understands like no other how to be successful in the matching of interests. She closed many gifts that impacted the college immediately and into the future. What I appreciated about her was her no-nonsense approach, high energy and drive to make things happen."

Paulo Goes, Dean of the A.B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University

“I have worked with Phoebe for over 30 years on a variety of projects involving the University of Arizona. From fundraisers to alumni gatherings to legacy gifts, Phoebe has always been wonderful to work with, taking care of every detail with her amazing network of contacts and her tireless work ethic.”

Steve Kerr, Head Coach at Golden State Warriors

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“I have known Phoebe for more than 30 years and she was an advocate for getting our company, GEO & Associates, more involved in college athletics. We were first the marketing agency and then became a donor because of the relationship we developed and the strategy she helped create. Anyone who is around Phoebe knows her energy and passion are contagious.“

Georgia Lacy, President, GEO & Associates

"The only thing more impressive than Phoebe's extensive experience and resume, is her ability to build relationships across any level of an organization. From coaches and staff to high-level donors and alumni, University leadership, and beyond, your stakeholders will feel comfortable learning from and interacting with Phoebe. In my time working with her, I saw firsthand how she elevated the quality of the institution and built a culture of teamwork that directly impacted the revenue our team was able to generate."

Tatiana Motevalli-Oliner, Assistant Athletics Director for Development, Campaign and Strategy

"Having worked with Phoebe since the founding of Professional Bartenders Unlimited in 1984, I have had the opportunity to see her grow in many areas. Her knowledge, expertise, and experience is clearly evident. She is a positive force in our community and will continue to achieve many successes."

Bill Netherton, President, Professional Bartenders

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"Phoebe and I have been colleagues in higher education for several decades as well as active members of our local community. Phoebe is a creative, energetic, and driven higher education leader. She has raised millions of dollars for athletics and higher education overall, while building lifelong relationships with alumni and donors. She is a natural bridge builder with a broad network of friends and colleagues and importantly, she is someone who others turn to when they want to make sure that they will get something done! She and I have talked about the growing number of online students (an area I work with) and alumni and how to creatively build affiliation. This is an example of how she combines a rootedness in tradition and heritage, while continually focusing on what this means for our future."

Melissa M. Vito, Ed.D., Vice Provost of Academic Innovation, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Testimonials

"Having worked with Phoebe since the founding of Professional Bartenders Unlimited in 1984, I have had the opportunity to see her grow in many areas. Her knowledge, expertise, and experience is clearly evident. She is a positive force in our community and will continue to achieve many successes."