THE CHALLENGE: Directing an organization toward large-scale private sector donations in light of ever-decreasing government funding for social services. Michele Lew, President and CEO of Asian Americans for Community Involvement discusses the value of working with Carsen Consulting: “Susan took AACI to an all-important next level when it comes to development. Following a comprehensive development audit, she worked with our board and staff to create a development plan that would work specifically for us, coached us, and increased our capacity to secure major gifts.”