Transformation architects
We transform how organizations create and multiply value.
Our story began at the intersection of corporate excellence and meaningful impact. From Fortune 15 companies to technology startups, from donor development to government initiatives, we discovered something others missed: extraordinary potential hiding in everyday business moments.
What sets us apart isn't just our experience—it's our ability to see and create value others miss. Whether working with sales professionals, donor development teams, or government initiatives, we help organizations discover extraordinary possibilities in ordinary moments.
Our approach is built on a simple truth: every business moment holds the potential for lasting impact. We're here to help you discover and multiply that potential.
Evans Duren, Founder & CEO
Evans Duren is the Founder and CEO of The Duren Companies, a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations transform how they create and multiply value. Drawing from two decades of experience spanning Fortune 15 companies and technology startups, Evans helps professionals discover opportunities others miss in everyday business moments.
Through the firm's signature Impact Alliance program, Evans has pioneered innovative approaches that help businesses and nonprofits create extraordinary value together. His $100 Million Framework transforms how organizations approach everything from sales excellence to donor development, creating impact that extends far beyond the bottom line.
Evans is also the author of Send Me, which challenges professionals to see their work as a platform for lasting transformation. His unique perspective on integrating faith with professional excellence has made him a sought-after speaker and trusted advisor for organizations seeking to achieve marketplace success and eternal significance.
Under Evans' leadership, The Duren Companies helps clients transform everyday business moments into opportunities for lasting impact. Whether working with sales professionals, nonprofit leaders, or executive teams, Evans helps organizations discover how ordinary transactions become catalysts for extraordinary transformation.
Richard Creswell, Sr. Consultant For Nonprofit Advancement
Richard Creswell is the Senior Consultant for Nonprofit Advancement at The Duren Companies, LLC. With a deep commitment to enhancing nonprofit organizations' impact and drawing from two decades of experience, Richard brings extensive expertise in donor development, board engagement, and strategic planning.
Through proven frameworks and strategic guidance, Richard helps organizations transform donor development, strengthen board engagement, and create sustainable funding streams. His unique approach helps nonprofits see beyond transactions to create partnerships that multiply impact naturally.
As a key architect of the Impact Alliance program, Richard helps bridge the gap between for-profit and nonprofit sectors, creating extraordinary value for both. His expertise helps organizations transform routine interactions into significant opportunities for mission advancement and lasting impact.
Richard's commitment to nonprofit excellence has made him a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to scale both effectiveness and eternal significance. Whether working with development teams or boards, he helps leaders discover how everyday moments become platforms for transformational impact.