Dr. Ivy R. Buchan, PrincipalInvoke Nonprofit Consulting

Dr. Buchan fell in love with volunteerism and board governance as the president of a high school community service club. Then, while working at a domestic violence shelter during college, she decided to focus her career on the nonprofit sector.

Over her 20+ year career, the last decade as a consultant, Ivy helped hundreds of organizations to engage thousands of stakeholders, develop programs and strategies that raised millions of dollars, and cultivate countless community relationships. Before consulting, she worked for organizations addressing child abuse/trauma, juvenile justice, victim services, substance use disorders, and community outreach. Ivy specializes in multi-layer collaborations, associations, foundations, research methods, and engagement strategies.

Education
Ivy earned her Ph.D. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Administration and Leadership Studies in the Nonprofit Sector, with a research focus on multidisciplinary team collaboration and engagement. She received her MS from Shippensburg University and BS from York College. She also edited three nonprofit textbooks and served as an adjunct professor at West Chester University in their Master of Public Administration program.

Professional Certificates and Training

• In-progress- Advanced Certified Fundraising Executive
• 6/21 Licensed Consultant, National Standards for Excellence Institute
• 5/21 Master Trainer, Association of Fundraising Professional Global
• 5/19 Licensed Consultant, PANO Standards for Excellence (annual recertification)
• 5/19 Bloomerang Recommended Consultant
• 5/18 Graduate of Leadership Harrisburg Area
• 1/14 Darkness to Light Facilitator, Stewards of Children
• 3/11 American Sign Language Certificate Program, Harrisburg Area Community College
• 7/11 Extended Forensic Interview, National Children’s Advocacy Center
• 6/10 Forensic Interviewer, National Children’s Advocacy Center
• 3/08 HIV Prevention Counselor and Tester, Gaudenzia

Special Recognition

• 2021 Winner of the Outstanding Alumni Award from Shippensburg University
• 2020 Winner of the YWCA’s Tribute to Women of Excellence Award
• 2018 Women of Influence Community Achievement Award from the Central Penn Business Journal
• 2018 The Extra Mile Award from Leadership Harrisburg Area
• 2018 Lifetime Achievement Finalist from the Conference for Women
• 2017 Winner of the 40 Under 40 Rising Stars from City State PA
• 2017 Winner of the Forty Under 40 from the Central Penn Business Journal

Professional Memberships

• Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations
• Association of Fundraising Professionals Global
• Association of Fundraising Professionals Central PA
• Susquehanna Valley Council of Charitable Gift Planners

Community Involvement
Ivy co-founded two nonprofits and currently serves on several community boards including the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central PA and West Shore Young Professionals Advisory Board (Founder and President Emeritus).

ivyrbuchan@gmail.com