About Kathleen

A native San Franciscan, Kathleen lives with her husband of 41 years and three rescue pets in rural Northern California. Kathleen is an active supporter of progressive politics, animal rights, and economic justice, and is proud to have provided complimentary consultations to nonprofits across the nation and internationally.




Accomplishments


27 YEARS in NONPROFIT SENIOR MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, and COMMUNICATIONS


Kathleen has raised millions of dollars in support of the arts, the environment, direct health services, local and national political initiatives, and medical research; secured institutional grants from private and government sources, including the NEA, NIH, and SAMSA; secured sponsorship from major corporations for consulting clients and employers and raised million dollar+ major gifts from philanthropists across the nation.


Some 2021 accomplishments include: overseeing a 50% increase in contributed revenue over 2020, creating and implementing a client’s first, multi-faceted Annual Plan, launching a Planned Giving program, raising over $3.5 million in online and peer-to-peer giving, overhauling three organizational websites, surpassing income goals on all annual campaigns, translating complex research reports into accessible communications, securing multiple new six-figure donors and supporting confidential and sensitive personnel challenges.


My Services

Large or Small, your organization deserves to thrive!

I don't offer a "one size fits all" approach! Your organization is unique and requires

a tailored and targeted effort to meet its goals and overcome challenges. 

Give me a call today, and let’s get the conversation started: 1-707-295-8007

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Testimonials

"Kathleen guided us through the complexities of a multi-year capital campaign. Her no-nonsense approach and creativity ensured we reached our goals and left our development effort stronger than ever."

 

Marlene McArthur

Foundation Chief Executive Officer, Mayers Memorial Hospital Foundation



“In her 2 years as acting Executive Director, Kathleen transformed HARF into a robust nonprofit, implementing new financial controls, educating the Board, updating the by-laws and meeting with hundreds of industry leaders across the state on our behalf.”

 

Claudia Gales

General Manager

InterContinental Hotels Group



“Kathleen led us through our first Strategic Plan and developed an easy-to-use individual giving program that we have successfully implemented since 2006"

 

Roberta Lyons

Founder and Board Member, Lake County Land Trust

 


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