Marlene Erven is a nonprofit strategist, communications consultant, civic engagement leader, and interim executive with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations strengthen operations, build support, navigate transitions, and achieve meaningful results.
As Principal of NFP Solutions, Marlene brings a rare combination of hands-on nonprofit leadership, strategic communications expertise, and deep civic engagement experience to every engagement. Her approach is practical, collaborative, and mission-driven — focused on translating complex organizational and civic challenges into clear strategies and actionable solutions.
As Principal of NFP Solutions, Marlene brings a rare combination of hands-on nonprofit leadership, strategic communications expertise, and deep civic engagement experience to every engagement. Her approach is practical, collaborative, and mission-driven — focused on translating complex organizational and civic challenges into clear strategies and actionable solutions.
Marlene S. Erven
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Marlene Erven is a nonprofit strategist, communications consultant, civic engagement leader, and interim executive with more than 30 years of experience helping organizations strengthen operations, build support, navigate transitions, and achieve meaningful results.As Principal of NFP Solutions, Marlene brings a rare combination of hands-on nonprofit leadership, strategic communications expertise, and deep civic engagement experience to every engagement. Her approach is practical, collaborative, and mission-driven — focused on translating complex organizational and civic challenges into clear strategies and actionable solutions.
Nonprofit Leadership & Consulting Throughout her career, Marlene has advised and led organizations ranging from community-based nonprofits and membership associations to healthcare institutions, youth-service organizations, and research foundations. She has guided organizations through periods of growth, leadership transitions, fundraising expansion, crisis management, and strategic partnerships. Her experience includes leadership roles with Miami Bridge Youth & Family Services, Switchboard Miami, Care Resource, Alpha-1 Foundation, Alpha-1 Association, Cedars Medical Center Foundation, the American Cancer Society, and numerous nonprofit and community organizations throughout South Florida. Approach Civic Engagement & Community Leadership In recent years, Marlene's work has expanded significantly into civic communications, public education, and coalition-building initiatives focused on local governance, land use, neighborhood preservation, and civic participation. She currently plays a leadership role in several civic and nonprofit initiatives in the City of Miami and Coconut Grove, including One Grove Alliance, the Coconut Grove Park Homeowners Association, and the Stronger Miami charter reform initiative. A Distinctive Approach What sets Marlene apart is not just her experience — it is her ability to move seamlessly between the boardroom and the community, between organizational strategy and public engagement, between long-range planning and immediate crisis response. She works as both a strategic advisor and a hands-on implementation partner, bringing the full weight of her experience to bear on whatever challenge an organization faces. Read Full Biography→ |