About Us
Our History
After 26 years of serving nonprofit organizations in numerous capacities, Patricia Scanland made a decision to fulfill her career-long wish of starting a consulting practice to work with nonprofits, ministries, schools/colleges, governmental entities, and small businesses to empower them to build their capacity and achieve success. Scanland Consulting grew from an idea for a Center for Nonprofit Effectiveness. It was clear from many years of working in nonprofits that there were weaknesses in each of them that hindered their ability to effectively fulfill their missions; achieve their visions; and garner the financial support needed to be strong and viable in the short-term and sustainable in the long-term. There was also a misguided concept, prevalent not just among the professionals who worked in nonprofit organizations, but in the broader community as well, that nonprofits were supposed to do great work with very limited resources (commonly referred to as a shoe-string budget); pay their staff minimally; and yet, continue to provide effective services for the long-term. Essentially, Scanland Consulting was born out of the need to effectuate change in the nonprofit community in the antiquated ideas and mindsets that were continuing to impede organizations from having the impact for which they were established. Since inception, Scanland Consulting has grown and continues to grow to serve more organizations and businesses; not only helping each to develop into strong, effective organizations that impact lives in positive ways, but organizations built for strength, viability, and sustainability.
How We Roll
Over 50 years of experience, the consultants at Scanland Consulting bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to enable businesses of all types to succeed. By offering a full continuum of services, Scanland Consulting can help whether you represent a brand new nonprofit or business with only a great vision; a thriving business or organization needing assistance in managing exponential growth; or an organization or business struggling with one or more obstacles to success, you have come to the right place.
From a funding standpoint, Scanland Consuting has raised, over the course of many years, millions of dollars through grants, fundraising events, capital campaigns, and other strategies.
Let Scanland Consulting be your guide to organizational excellence and effectiveness.
Our Team
Patricia M. Scanland
Patricia M. Scanland
Patricia M. Scanland
Patricia M. (Pat) Scanland has worked in nonprofit organizations, schools, governmental agencies, and for profit businesses for over 40 years providing such services as: strategic planning, organization and program development, program management, board and staff development, financial management, evaluation, nonprofit capacity building,
Patricia M. (Pat) Scanland has worked in nonprofit organizations, schools, governmental agencies, and for profit businesses for over 40 years providing such services as: strategic planning, organization and program development, program management, board and staff development, financial management, evaluation, nonprofit capacity building, fund development, and grant writing. Pat also has extensive experience in needs assessments and feasibility studies throughout Mobile County and the state of Alabama.
In 2020, Pat partnered with other professionals in Mobile County who were concerned that organizations had the resources needed to serve residents throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. These colleagues formed the Strategy Team for what is now known as the Community Resource Network (CRN). While the CRN has always convened virtually, an average of 75 individuals, representing nonprofits and other community resource organizations, participate in these meetings and share knowledge and resources, while learning about other community resources and topics of interest. The Strategy Team continues to work together to ensure that resources are available to meet the needs of the people. The Strategy Team conducted a community needs assessment in 2020 to assess the existing resources and unmet needs in Mobile County.
Pat taught courses for the University of South Alabama in Nonprofit Management and Grant Writing for over 20 years and regularly teaches community seminars and seminars for organizations and small businesses. Additionally, Pat does public speaking and coordinates business meetings, retreats and conferences. Each summer, Pat coordinates the South Alabama Nonprofit Summit in Mobile.
Pat is a native of Mobile with college degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe; Loyola University, New Orleans; and the University of South Alabama. Most recently, Pat earned her international certification in Organizational Development Coaching.Pat has taught courses for the University of South Alabama in Nonprofit Management and Grant Writing for over 20 years and also teaches community seminars and seminars for organizations and small businesses. Additionally, Pat does public speaking and coordinates business meetings, retreats and conferences. Annually, Pat coordinates the South Alabama Nonprofit Summit.
Pat is a native of Mobile with Degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe; Loyola University, New Orleans; and the University of South Alabama.
Danny K. Patterson
Patricia M. Scanland
Patricia M. Scanland
Danny K. Patterson is Director of Coalitions & Partnerships at the Gulf States Health Policy Center in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, where he is responsible for establishing community collaborations to address health disparities. He advises and consultants several community non-profit institutions around the region, including an affiliation
Danny K. Patterson is Director of Coalitions & Partnerships at the Gulf States Health Policy Center in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, where he is responsible for establishing community collaborations to address health disparities. He advises and consultants several community non-profit institutions around the region, including an affiliation with Scanland Consulting. He is a Certified Trainer with the National Council for Mental Wellbeing in Mental Health First Aid. Danny is a Regional Director of the Equitable Neighborhoods Initiative at the University of Alabama Center for Economic Development.
After 30 years, Danny retired from the IBM Corporation and the Community Foundation of South Alabama. He co-facilitated community outreach and assessment projects including the Alabama Provider Capacity Project with the UA Center for Economic Development. Danny serves on several nonprofit boards across the State of Alabama, including Southern Alabama Health Education Center, Alabama Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, Africatown Heritage Preservation Foundation and the Alabama Governor’s Office of Volunteerism. Danny is a native of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, graduating from Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota in 1978 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.