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.
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.
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
Don't let gaps in your development team disrupt your fundraising! Your organization cannot afford to defer its year-round fundraising effort.
Before hiring someone new, take some time to re-evaluate the position to find the right fit, a development professional whose passions and personal objectives align with your organization's mission, vision, and culture.
While you conduct a thoughtful search, I can ensure your annual campaign doesn't miss a beat. I can serve as:
• Interim /Fractional Development Director
• Interim/Fractional Major Gifts Officer
• Interim/Fractional Director of Development
• Interim/Fractional Copy or Proposal Writer
Because it can be lonely at the top.
Nonprofit leaders are often isolated and forced to juggle conflicting agendas: answering to board members, serving constituents, and supporting staff.
I help nonprofit executive directors and senior staff, just like you, develop best practices for strategic thinking, organizing, and dealing with change. I can respond quickly to emergencies and be a resource for brainstorming and crisis management.
Services include:
• executive and board-level mediation
• confidential surveys and interviews
• major donor retention strategies
• assessments, and planning for the long-haul
• coaching for your board and development team
When it comes to fundraising, I've done it all. I'm your best resource to help you reach your fundraising goals. Services include:
• Major Donor Prospect Profiling
• High Impact Nonprofit Writing
• Institutional Grant Research & Writing
• Direct Mail/Direct Response Program Design
• Annual Campaign Design
• Website review
"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
I'm here to help! Send any questions you have over to me. I look forward to hearing from you.