about us

The Sear Growth Solutions Story

our vision
We envision communities where every nonprofit organization, regardless of size or immediate resources, can maximize its impact.
We envision communities where every nonprofit organization, regardless of size or immediate resources, can maximize its impact.

At SGS, we’re more than consultants; we’re your strategic ally. Our goal is to help amplify your impact and ensure sustainable success. Our hands-on approach to strategic, financial, and operational management solutions frees you to focus on what matters most – your mission. Let’s partner together to transform your vision into tangible, meaningful results.

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our values

What Makes Us Different

Mission-Focused, Business-Minded

SGS blends a mission-forward mindset with tailored business acumen. We prioritize your mission's success, implementing time-tested strategies that align with your core objectives. By doing so, we enable you to amplify your impact while remaining true to your mission.

Long-Term Relationships

SGS maintains a consistent track record of transformative outcomes. Our expertise in guiding nonprofits leads to improved processes, increased efficiency, and sustainable growth, often resulting in long-term client partnerships.

Unmatched Experience

SGS is driven by a team of licensed National Standards of Excellence consultants, as well as former CEOs and Executive Directors turned trusted advisors, offering unique experience in both nonprofit and private sector finance and management.

Sustainable Positive Impact

SGS's approach goes beyond short-term fixes; we focus on creating lasting, sustainable impact for nonprofits. By guiding organizations toward financial sustainability and operational excellence, we ensure that the positive changes implemented endure over the long term.

Comprehensive Range of Services

SGS offers a complete spectrum of services essential to successful nonprofit management. Whether you're business planning, seeking multiple grants or funding steams, we meet you where you are. Our adaptable approach ensures our ability to help you succeed at any stage.

YEARS of EXPERIENCE

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leadership

Meet SGS Founder, Dayna Sear

Nonprofit start-up and turnaround specialist with deep expertise in financial management, reorganization, and innovation. Consultant engaged by nonprofit organizations across PA to solve financial problems threatening their ability to continue as a going concern including federal grant compliance issues. Founded and sold a successful service company and retail supply store for considerable profit as sole member.

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DID YOU KNOW?

In addition to pioneering innovative programs, raising millions for nonprofits, and founding multiple companies over the last three decades, Dayna is also a classically trained dancer. Her background in the arts serves as a pillar of her renowned creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
Helping you achieve your mission Transforming your vision into tangible results Your strategic ally
the team

Meet the Sear Growth Solutions Team

Our passionate team of former CEOs, CFOs, and other financial and executive-level professionals have decades of experience solving the challenges you face.

Dayna Sear

Founder & CEO

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Heidi Thomas

Heidi Thomas

Consultant

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additional team members
Tom Graham, Financial Analysis
Nathan Matt, Financial Processes
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Let's partner together to amplify your
impact & ensure lasting success.

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